Laravel Seeder Generator

Generate a complete Laravel database Seeder class with Faker-based column definitions and record count.

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Singular CamelCase, e.g. Post, User, Product

Auto-filled from model name. Convention: {Model}Seeder.

Auto-filled from model name as snake_case + plural.

Define each column's name and Faker formatter type. Leave Faker type blank to skip.

DB::table() generates inline Faker data. factory() delegates to the model's factory class.

Insert records in batches to avoid memory issues with large datasets.

Generated Seeder

How to Use the Laravel Seeder Generator

This tool helps you quickly create a Laravel database seeder class with Faker-generated data. Follow these steps:

  1. Enter the model name — Type a singular CamelCase name like Post. The seeder class name and table name auto-fill.
  2. Set the record count — Choose how many fake records to generate (default: 50).
  3. Define columns — Add rows for each database column, select a Faker formatter type, and optionally provide extra arguments.
  4. Choose output method — DB::table() with Faker for a self-contained seeder, or Model::factory() if you already have a factory class.
  5. Generate — Click Generate Seeder to create the PHP seeder class.
  6. Copy or Download — Click Copy or Download to save as {Model}Seeder.php.

Tip

Place the generated file in database/seeders/, then run php artisan db:seed --class={Model}Seeder or add a call in DatabaseSeeder.php.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Seeder in Laravel?

A Seeder is a PHP class that populates your database with test or default data. Seeders use Faker (a PHP library) to generate realistic fake data. You run them with the php artisan db:seed Artisan command.

What is Faker?

Faker is a PHP library that generates fake data for you — names, emails, addresses, paragraphs, numbers, dates, and more. Laravel includes Faker by default and uses it in factories and seeders.

Should I use DB::table() or Model::factory()?

DB::table() generates a self-contained seeder with inline Faker calls — you don't need a factory class. Model::factory() delegates to the model's factory, which is better if you already have factories defined. For quick prototyping, DB::table() is simpler.

What does "Truncate table" do?

When enabled, the seeder will run DB::table('posts')->truncate() before inserting new records. This clears existing data to avoid duplicates. The foreign key check option ensures truncation doesn't fail on related tables.

Can I generate multiple seeders?

Yes. Generate each seeder separately, then register them all in DatabaseSeeder.php using $this->call([PostSeeder::class, UserSeeder::class]).