Release Date: January 14, 2026
Laravel Boost Version: 1.8.10
Summary
Laravel Boost v1.8.10 was released on January 14, 2026. This release adds new AI prompts for code simplification and Livewire v4 upgrades, along with updated installation documentation.
- Laravel Code Simplifier prompt
- Livewire v4 upgrade prompt
- Updated README installation instructions
What's New
Laravel Code Simplifier Prompt
This release introduces a new prompt to help simplify Laravel code. The Code Simplifier prompt assists AI agents in refactoring and cleaning up Laravel code to be more idiomatic and maintainable. The Code Simplifier prompt in Boost is inspired by the Claude Code Simplifier Plugin for Laravel.
PR: #416
Livewire v4 Upgrade Prompt
A new prompt has been added to help developers upgrade their Livewire v3 applications to Livewire v4. This prompt provides AI agents with the context needed to assist with the upgrade process.
PR: #424
Updated Installation Instructions
The README has been updated with improved installation instructions to help developers get started with Laravel Boost more easily.
PR: #417
Upgrade Notes
No breaking changes are expected for typical applications. Review the full changelog for complete details when upgrading.
References
- Full Changelog: https://github.com/laravel/boost/compare/v1.8.9...v1.8.10
- Official Changelog: https://github.com/laravel/boost/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#v1810---2026-01-14
