MVC Architecture
Clean Controllers, Models, and Views with automatic PSR-4 autoloading. One class, one responsibility.
v0.7.1 — Modern PHP 8.2+ MVC Framework
Veldora PHP Framework
The expressive, zero-dependency core PHP framework designed for speed, simplicity, and full code ownership. Native templating, ActiveRecord ORM, fast routing, CLI scaffolding, and a complete UI component suite.
<?php
// routes/web.php — Expressive routing with groups, middleware & route parameters
$router->get('/', [HomeController::class, 'index']);
$router->get('/posts/{slug}', [PostController::class, 'show']);
// Authenticated route group
$router->group(['middleware' => ['auth']], function ($r) {
$r->get('/dashboard', [DashboardController::class, 'index']);
$r->get('/profile', [ProfileController::class, 'edit']);
$r->put('/profile', [ProfileController::class, 'update']);
});
// Auth endpoints
$router->post('/login', [AuthController::class, 'login'])->middleware(['guest']);
$router->post('/logout', [AuthController::class, 'logout'])->middleware(['auth']);
41+
UI Components
53+
CLI Commands
24
Doc Chapters
PHP 8.2+
Modern & Fast
Why Veldora?
A framework that keeps code readable
Veldora gives you a structured MVC project where each file has a clear purpose. No hidden service containers, no auto-magic resolution that breaks silently — just straightforward PHP classes you can open and read.
- No magic strings. Everything is type-hinted and IDE-friendly.
- You own the code. Components live in your project, not in vendor.
- Batteries included. Events, queues, mail, cache, storage — all built in.
- Familiar syntax. Laravel-like conventions — readable by any PHP dev, no framework-specific knowledge needed.
- PHP 8.2+ throughout. Strict types, constructor promotion, enums, and readonly properties used consistently.
# Create a new project
composer create-project veldora/veldora my-app
cd my-app
# Scaffold authentication in seconds
php veldora make:auth
php veldora migrate
# Start the dev server
php veldora serve
# → Listening on http://localhost:8000
Auth in 1 command
SQLite / MySQL / PG
VS Code Extension
87 Tests · All Green
Everything you need
Everything included in a single install
Routing, ORM, auth, CLI, mail, queues, and UI components — all part of the framework with no extra packages needed.
Template Engine
Blade-inspired @directives, {{ $variable }}, layout inheritance, and reusable components.
Powerful CLI
Scaffold anything with php veldora make:* — controllers, models, migrations, auth, jobs, and more.
Guard-based Auth
Session guards, @auth / @guest directives, CSRF protection, and a complete login/register scaffold.
ActiveRecord ORM
Fluent query builder, mass assignment, type casting, relations, pagination, and lifecycle hooks.
41+ UI Components
Button, Tabs, Modal, Datatable, Sidebar, Rating and 35 more. Add them with php veldora add button modal.
Mail & Queues
SMTP-powered Mailable classes, background job queues with retry logic and a persistent database driver.
Middleware Pipeline
Before/after hooks, CSRF protection, rate limiting, signed URLs, and email verification — all chainable.
Testing Infrastructure
PHPUnit integration with HTTP helpers, model factories, and full assertion suite — 87 tests ship with the framework.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about Veldora.
What is Veldora and who is it for?
Veldora is a lightweight, high-performance PHP 8.2+ MVC framework for developers who want the developer experience of Laravel without massive vendor overhead or slow cold starts.
How does Veldora handle CLI commands without Symfony Console?
Every single command in Veldora (53 commands in total) implements native
executeDirect() execution. It runs with zero external console dependencies instantly, while also offering full Symfony Console support if installed.
How do I add UI components to my project?
Run
php veldora ui:list to view all 41+ available components, and install them into your project using php veldora add button card modal.
How is authentication set up?
Run
php veldora make:auth and then php veldora migrate. This creates complete Login, Registration, Password Reset, Profile, and Verification views, controllers, and database migrations.
Fast Setup
Set up a new project in under a minute
Create a full project with auth, migrations, and templates already wired using Composer or npx. Start building immediately.
1
Create your project
2
Scaffold authentication
3
Start building
# Option 1: Using Composer
composer create-project veldora/veldora my-app
cd my-app
# Option 2: Using npx
# npx create-veldora-app my-app
# Run migrations & scaffold auth
php veldora migrate
php veldora make:auth
# Start the dev server
php veldora serve