What is Laravel Route Preview?
Lightweight but powerful VSCode extension that brings your Laravel routes into an interactive WebView — no need to run php artisan route:list over and over again in the terminal.
Problem
Laravel developers currently use the terminal to run php artisan route:list repeatedly to view routes, which requires switching between the terminal and editor and manual searching for specific routes.
Solution
A VSCode extension that integrates an interactive WebView panel to display Laravel routes directly in the editor, enabling users to view, search, and filter routes without leaving VSCode (e.g., preview route parameters, middleware, and names).
Customers
Laravel developers (demographics: 25-40 years old, tech-savvy) who use VSCode regularly and prioritize workflow efficiency, particularly backend/full-stack developers working on complex applications.
Unique Features
Seamless integration with VSCode’s UI, real-time route updates without terminal commands, and interactive filtering/searching capabilities.
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (exact metrics unspecified), but typical traction for niche dev tools: ~500-1,000+ installs, 4.5+ star ratings, and adoption by Laravel-focused teams.
Market Size
The global developer tools market is valued at $8.6 billion (2023), with Laravel powering ~0.6% of all websites (~1.3 million developers) as of 2023.
