Routing & middleware
Define expressive routes, work with HTTP methods and named URLs, and protect endpoints with middleware.
A thoughtful PHP framework
Build with clarity.
Ship with confidence.
Zap gives you a clean foundation for modern PHP applications: practical tools, expressive workflows, and just enough structure to stay focused on what matters.
Routing · data · security · interactive UI
The toolkit
Everything you need to move from idea to application.
The documentation walks through the essentials and the batteries included, with focused guides for each part of your stack.
Database & queries
Connect to your database and build common data workflows with the framework's database tools.
Security & validation
Learn the available security utilities and validate incoming data with clear, reusable rules.
Interactive interfaces
Build reactive experiences with Litewire's component and request workflow.
Assets & frontend
Manage registered CSS and JavaScript assets, or use Vite for modern frontend entrypoints.
Utilities & CLI
Explore the command line, sessions, files, hashing, flash messages, and other built-in helpers.
A clear path forward
Start with the foundations.
Begin with setup and configuration, then follow the guides into routing, core utilities, and the framework's built-in batteries.
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