Build Laravel admin panels with Filament v5. Use for creating resources, forms, tables, widgets, and testing admin interfaces with Livewire v4.

Filament v5 Build powerful Laravel admin panels using Filament v5's server driven UI with Schemas and Livewire v4 reactivity. Overview Filament v5 is a Laravel admin panel framework that provides complete CRUD interfaces, forms, tables, and dashboard components through a declarative PHP API. Built on Livewire v4, it offers real time reactivity without writing JavaScript. Key Concepts PanelProvider : Central configuration class defining your admin panel Resources : Automatic CRUD interfaces for Eloquent models Schemas : Declarative UI components (forms, tables, infolists) Actions : Interactive buttons with modals and backend logic Widgets : Dashboard components for data visualization System Requirements Laravel 11.28+ PHP 8.2+ Livewire v4 Node.js 18+ Tailwind CSS v4.1+ Installation Install Filament via Composer and scaffold a panel: This creates the panel provider, directory structure, and assets needed to start building. Directory Structure Core Concepts Panel Configuration The PanelProvider is the entry point for your admin panel. It configures: Identity : ID, path, branding (name, logo, colors) Discovery : Auto discovery of resources, pages, and widgets Middleware : Session, authentication, and custom middleware Tenancy : Multi tenant configuration for SaaS applications Resources Resources provide complete CRUD interfaces through: Forms : Schema based forms with 20+ field types (TextInput, Select, DatePicker, FileUpload, RichEditor, etc.) Tables : Data tables with columns, filters, sorting, and actions Pages : Automatic generation of List, Create, Edit, and View pages Relations : Relation managers for handling model relationships Forms Forms use a schema based approach where you declare fields as PHP objects: Input Fields : Text, select, checkbox, toggle, date/time pickers Media : File and image uploads with validation Complex Fields : Rich text editors, repeaters, builders Layout : Grids, sections, tabs, and wizards Validation : Built in Laravel validation rules Tables Tables display data with extensive customization: Columns : Text, badges, icons, images, colors Filters : Select, ternary, and custom filter logic Actions : Per row actions, bulk actions, header actions Features : Search, sorting, pagination, grouping Actions Actions are interactive buttons that trigger: Modals : Form dialogs for data collection Confirmation : Destructive action confirmation Wizards : Multi step processes Notifications : User feedback after completion Widgets Dashboard widgets include: Stats Overview : Metric cards with trends and sparklines Charts : Line, bar, pie charts using Chart.js Tables : Data tables for recent records Testing Filament uses Pest PHP with Livewire testing helpers: Page Testing : List, create, edit, view page functionality Form Testing : Validation, state management, submission Table Testing : Search, filters, sorting, actions Authorization Testing : Access control and permissions Authorization Access control through: Panel Access : FilamentUser contract for panel level access Policies : Laravel policies for resource level permissions Field Visibility : Show/hide fields based on user roles Multi Tenancy : Tenant isolation for SaaS applications Architecture Patterns Server Driven UI Filament uses a server driven approach where the backend defines the UI structure through schemas. The PHP code describes forms, tables, and layouts which Filament renders as Livewire components. Schema System Schemas are PHP configuration objects that define: Form fields and their validation rules Table columns and their formatting Layout containers (grids, sections, tabs) Action definitions and their behavior Livewire Integration All components mount as Livewire components, providing: Real time reactivity without page reloads Automatic state management Event handling and AJAX updates Form validation with instant feedback Resource First Design The framework encourages a resource first approach: 1. Define your Eloquent models 2. Create resources that map to those models 3. Configure forms and tables for each resource 4. Add actions and widgets as needed Command Reference Command Purpose filament:install scaffold Install Filament with panel scaffolding make:filament resource Create CRUD resource make:filament page Create custom page make:filament widget Create dashboard widget make:filament panel Create additional panel make:filament user Create admin user make:filament relation manager Create relation manager filament:cache components Cache for production Detailed Documentation Reference Guides Comprehensive documentation for each component: [Forms](references/forms.md) All form components, validation rules, layouts, and conditional logic [Tables](references/tables.md) Column types, filters, actions, and table configuration [Resources](references/resources.md) CRUD resources, relation managers, infolists, and global search [Infolists](references/infolists.md) Read only data display components (TextEntry, ImageEntry, IconEntry) [Widgets](references/widgets.md) Stats overview, charts, and table widgets [Actions](references/actions.md) Modal actions, notifications, action groups, and wizards [Notifications](references/notifications.md) Flash messages, database, and broadcast notifications [Schemas](references/schemas.md) Schema system, layouts, and component organization [Testing](references/testing.md) Pest testing patterns for resources, forms, tables, and authorization [Authorization](references/authorization.md) Access control, policies, roles, and multi tenancy Code Examples See [examples.md](references/examples.md) for complete working code examples including: Complete resource implementations Form configurations Table setups Widget configurations Test suites Authorization patterns Best Practices Performance Use getEloquentQuery() to eager load relationships and prevent N+1 queries Enable component caching in production with filament:cache components Limit pagination options and use deferred loading for large datasets Cache expensive calculations in widgets Security Always implement the FilamentUser contract for panel access control Use Laravel policies for resource level authorization Validate all input with appropriate form rules Never skip authorization in production environments Implement proper tenant isolation for multi tenant applications Code Organization Organize by feature: app/Filament/Admin/Resources/ Extract complex forms and tables to separate classes Create reusable form components for common patterns Keep resources focused on single responsibility Use dedicated pages for non CRUD functionality Testing Test all CRUD operations for each resource Validate form validation rules with multiple scenarios Test table features: search, filters, sorting, actions Verify authorization with different user roles Use factories to create realistic test data When to Use Filament Filament is ideal for: Admin Panels : Back office interfaces for managing application data CMS : Content management systems with rich editing capabilities CRM : Customer relationship management tools E commerce : Product, order, and inventory management SaaS Applications : Multi tenant admin interfaces Internal Tools : Business process management and data entry Additional Resources [Official Documentation](https://filamentphp.com/docs/5.x) [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/filamentphp/filament) [Live Demo](https://demo.filamentphp.com) [Discord Community](https://filamentphp.com/discord) Version : 1.0.0 License : MIT Compatibility : Laravel 11+, PHP 8.2+, Livewire v4

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