Best Free Online Developer Tools to Use in 2026
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Aug 08, 2026
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.
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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:
- Enter the model name — Type a singular CamelCase name like
Post. The seeder class name and table name auto-fill. - Set the record count — Choose how many fake records to generate (default: 50).
- Define columns — Add rows for each database column, select a Faker formatter type, and optionally provide extra arguments.
- Choose output method —
DB::table() with Fakerfor a self-contained seeder, orModel::factory()if you already have a factory class. - Generate — Click Generate Seeder to create the PHP seeder class.
- 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]).
Last updated: 17 Aug 2026
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