sanjeev-dev / crypt
Professional Laravel package for API encryption with Strategy Pattern, SOLID principles, and modern PHP 8.2+ features
Requires
- php: ^8.2
- illuminate/encryption: ^10.0|^11.0|^12.0|^13.0
- illuminate/http: ^10.0|^11.0|^12.0|^13.0
- illuminate/support: ^10.0|^11.0|^12.0|^13.0
Requires (Dev)
- mockery/mockery: ^1.6
- orchestra/testbench: ^8.0|^9.0|^10.0|^11.0
- phpunit/phpunit: ^10.0|^11.0
README
A professional-grade Laravel package for automatic API request/response encryption and decryption. Built with modern design patterns, SOLID principles, and PHP 8.2+ features.
Perfect for mobile apps with hex encoding, auto-generated keys, and enterprise-ready architecture!
๐ Professional Features
- โ Strategy Pattern - Pluggable encryption drivers
- โ SOLID Principles - Clean, maintainable code
- โ Auto-Generated Keys - Zero configuration
- โ Mobile Compatible - Hex encoding support
- โ Type-Safe - Full PHP 8.2+ type hints
- โ Well-Tested - Comprehensive test coverage
๐ Quick Start (3 Steps)
Step 1: Install
composer require sanjeev/response-crypt
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Keys auto-generated in .env!
Step 2: Publish Config
php artisan vendor:publish --tag=crypt-config
Step 3: Use in Routes
$middlewares = env('RESPONSE_CRYPT_ENABLED', false) ? ['request.decrypt', 'response.encrypt'] : []; Route::middleware($middlewares)->group(function () { // Your encrypted routes here });
Enable in .env:
RESPONSE_CRYPT_ENABLED=true
Done! ๐ Full Installation Guide โ
โจ Features
๐ฏ Core Features
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Auto-Generate Keys - Encryption keys created on install
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Strategy Pattern - Pluggable encryption drivers (Hex, OpenSSL, Laravel)
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Zero Configuration - Works out of the box
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Middleware Based - Automatic request/response handling
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Mobile Compatible - Hex encoding for mobile apps
๐๏ธ Architecture
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Design Patterns - Strategy, Facade, Dependency Injection
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SOLID Principles - Professional, maintainable code
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Interface-Based - Easy to extend with custom drivers
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Type-Safe - Full PHP 8.2+ type hints
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Modern PHP - match(), named parameters, strict types
โ๏ธ Configuration
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Route Exclusions - Skip encryption for specific routes
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Key Exclusions - Exclude response keys from encryption
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Flexible Drivers - Switch between Hex, OpenSSL, Laravel Crypt
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Environment Control - Easy enable/disable via .env
๐ ๏ธ Developer Experience
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Helper Functions - encrypt_data(), decrypt_data()
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Facade Support - Clean API: ResponseCrypt::encrypt()
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Command Tools - php artisan crypt:keys
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Laravel 10-13 - Full compatibility
๐ Requirements
- PHP 8.2 or higher
- Laravel 10.x, 11.x, 12.x, or 13.x
๐ฆ Installation
Step 1: Install via Composer
composer require sanjeev/response-crypt
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Keys are automatically generated and added to your .env file!
Step 2: Publish Configuration
php artisan vendor:publish --tag=crypt-config
This creates config/crypt.php in your application.
Step 3: Check Auto-Generated Keys
After installation, check your .env file. You'll see:
# Response Crypt Package - Auto-generated Keys RESPONSE_CRYPT_KEY="oJh92F4FPq7xE3+mvVuEXA==" RESPONSE_CRYPT_IV="mWnVJb8mZ3hXjx9P9F2pG6F8ZT6Pb9vh+bDqWzTVkMg="
These are automatically created on package installation! You can customize them if needed.
Step 4: Generate New Keys (Optional)
If you want to regenerate keys:
# Generate and save to .env php artisan crypt:keys # Show keys without saving php artisan crypt:keys --show # Force in production php artisan crypt:keys --force
Beautiful Console Output:
$ php artisan crypt:keys
INFO Encryption keys generated successfully!
โ RESPONSE_CRYPT_KEY ........................... oJh92F4FPq7xE3+mv...
โ RESPONSE_CRYPT_IV ............................ mWnVJb8mZ3hXjx9P9...
โ Keys added to .env file
โ๏ธ Configuration
Environment Variables
# Enable/Disable encryption RESPONSE_CRYPT_ENABLED=true # Encryption driver # Options: hex, openssl_fixed, openssl, laravel RESPONSE_CRYPT_DRIVER=hex # Auto-generated keys (or set custom ones) RESPONSE_CRYPT_KEY="your-key-here" RESPONSE_CRYPT_IV="your-iv-here" # Optional: Enable logging RESPONSE_CRYPT_LOG_ENABLED=false
Encryption Drivers (Strategy Pattern)
The package uses Strategy Design Pattern for flexible encryption:
| Driver | Encoding | IV | Implementation | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
hex |
Hexadecimal | Fixed | HexEncryptionDriver |
Mobile Apps ๐ฑ |
openssl_fixed |
Base64 | Fixed | OpenSSLDriver |
Web apps with fixed IV |
openssl |
Base64 | Random | OpenSSLDriver |
Max Security ๐ |
laravel |
Base64 | Random | LaravelEncryptionDriver |
Simple projects |
Default: hex - Perfect for mobile compatibility!
Want custom encryption? Just implement EncryptionDriverInterface!
Config File Options
The config/crypt.php file offers extensive customization:
return [ // Enable/disable encryption globally 'enabled' => env('RESPONSE_CRYPT_ENABLED', true), // Encryption driver: hex, openssl_fixed, openssl, laravel 'driver' => env('RESPONSE_CRYPT_DRIVER', 'hex'), // Encryption key (auto-generated on install) 'key' => env('RESPONSE_CRYPT_KEY'), // Encryption IV (auto-generated on install) 'iv' => env('RESPONSE_CRYPT_IV'), // Enable response encryption 'encrypt_response' => true, // Enable request decryption 'decrypt_request' => true, // Response wrapper key 'response_wrapper_key' => 'payload', // Request payload key 'request_payload_key' => 'payload', // Include metadata in response 'include_meta' => true, // Routes to exclude from encryption 'excluded_routes' => [ 'login', 'register', 'sanctum/csrf-cookie', 'health', ], // Response keys to exclude from encryption 'excluded_keys' => [ 'token_type', 'expires_in', ], // Cipher algorithm 'cipher' => 'AES-256-CBC', ];
๐ป Usage
Basic Route Middleware
Simple Enable/Disable Pattern (Recommended):
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Route; // Enable/disable encryption with environment variable $middlewares = env('RESPONSE_CRYPT_ENABLED', false) ? ['request.decrypt', 'response.encrypt'] : []; Route::middleware($middlewares)->group(function () { // All your API routes here Route::post('/login', [AuthController::class, 'login']); Route::get('/users', [UserController::class, 'index']); Route::post('/posts', [PostController::class, 'store']); });
Middleware Options
| Middleware | Alias | Description |
|---|---|---|
EncryptApiResponse |
response.encrypt |
Encrypts outgoing responses only |
DecryptApiRequest |
request.decrypt |
Decrypts incoming requests only |
EncryptDecryptApi |
api.crypt |
Both encrypt response and decrypt request |
Example Usage:
// Only encrypt responses Route::middleware(['response.encrypt'])->get('/api/data', function () { return response()->json(['message' => 'This will be encrypted']); }); // Only decrypt requests Route::middleware(['request.decrypt'])->post('/api/process', function () { return response()->json(['received' => request()->all()]); }); // Both encrypt and decrypt Route::middleware(['api.crypt'])->post('/api/secure', function () { return response()->json([ 'status' => true, 'data' => request()->all() ]); });
Using Facade
use Sanjeev\ResponseCrypt\Facades\ResponseCrypt; // Encrypt data $encrypted = ResponseCrypt::encrypt(['secret' => 'data', 'key' => 'value']); // Decrypt data $decrypted = ResponseCrypt::decrypt($encrypted); // Encrypt array for response $response = ResponseCrypt::encryptArray(['status' => true, 'data' => $data]); // Decrypt request array $data = ResponseCrypt::decryptArray($request->all());
Helper Functions
// Encrypt data $encrypted = encrypt_data(['name' => 'John', 'email' => 'john@example.com']); // Decrypt data $decrypted = decrypt_data($encrypted); // Encrypt for response $response = encrypt_response(['status' => true, 'message' => 'Success']); // Decrypt request $data = decrypt_request($request->all());
๐ Migration from Existing Setup
If you have an existing encryption implementation like this:
// Old way $middlewares = env('IS_ENCRYPTION', false) ? ['decrypt.request', 'encrypt.response'] : [];
Simply change to:
// New way with Response Crypt $middlewares = env('RESPONSE_CRYPT_ENABLED', false) ? ['request.decrypt', 'response.encrypt'] : [];
And update .env:
# Old IS_ENCRYPTION=true ENCRYPTION_KEY="..." ENCRYPTION_IV="..." # New (keys auto-generated on install) RESPONSE_CRYPT_ENABLED=true RESPONSE_CRYPT_KEY="auto-generated" RESPONSE_CRYPT_IV="auto-generated" RESPONSE_CRYPT_DRIVER=hex
โ That's it! Your mobile app will continue working without any changes!
๐ฑ Mobile App Compatibility
Hex Encoding (Default)
The package uses hex encoding by default (driver=hex), which is:
- โ Compatible with most mobile apps
- โ Compatible with existing implementations
- โ No changes needed in your mobile app code
Request Format
Send encrypted request:
{
"payload": "3a4b5c6d7e8f9a0b1c2d3e4f..."
}
The server will automatically decrypt it!
Response Format
Server encrypts response:
{
"encrypted": true,
"payload": "1a2b3c4d5e6f7a8b9c0d1e2f...",
"meta": {
"algorithm": "hex",
"timestamp": "2024-06-18T10:30:00Z"
}
}
Your mobile app decrypts the payload field.
๐ฏ Complete Example
File: routes/api.php
<?php use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Route; use App\Http\Controllers\API\AuthController; use App\Http\Controllers\API\UserController; use App\Http\Controllers\API\PostController; // Encryption middleware toggle $encryptionMiddlewares = env('RESPONSE_CRYPT_ENABLED', false) ? ['request.decrypt', 'response.encrypt'] : []; // Public routes (no encryption) Route::post('/login', [AuthController::class, 'login']); Route::post('/register', [AuthController::class, 'register']); Route::get('/health', function () { return response()->json(['status' => 'ok']); }); // Protected encrypted routes Route::middleware($encryptionMiddlewares)->group(function () { // Auth required routes Route::middleware(['auth:sanctum'])->group(function () { Route::get('/profile', [UserController::class, 'profile']); Route::post('/update-profile', [UserController::class, 'update']); Route::post('/logout', [AuthController::class, 'logout']); // Posts Route::get('/posts', [PostController::class, 'index']); Route::post('/posts', [PostController::class, 'store']); Route::get('/posts/{id}', [PostController::class, 'show']); }); // Public encrypted routes Route::get('/users', [UserController::class, 'index']); Route::get('/blogs', [BlogController::class, 'index']); });
File: .env
# Response Crypt Configuration RESPONSE_CRYPT_ENABLED=true RESPONSE_CRYPT_DRIVER=hex # Auto-generated keys (created on package install) RESPONSE_CRYPT_KEY="oJh92F4FPq7xE3+mvVuEXA==" RESPONSE_CRYPT_IV="mWnVJb8mZ3hXjx9P9F2pG6F8ZT6Pb9vh+bDqWzTVkMg="
๐ง Advanced Configuration
Exclude Specific Routes
// config/crypt.php 'excluded_routes' => [ 'login', 'register', 'health', 'api/public/*', ],
Exclude Response Keys
'excluded_keys' => [ 'token_type', 'expires_in', 'scope', ],
Example Response:
{
"token_type": "Bearer",
"expires_in": 3600,
"encrypted": true,
"payload": "encrypted-data-here"
}
The token_type and expires_in remain unencrypted!
๐งช Testing
Run package tests:
composer test
Or using PHPUnit:
vendor/bin/phpunit
Run specific test:
vendor/bin/phpunit tests/Unit/ResponseCryptServiceTest.php
๐ Security Best Practices
- โ Always use HTTPS in production
- โ
Keep encryption keys secure (never commit
.env) - โ Rotate keys regularly
- โ
Use
hexdriver for mobile apps (compatible) - โ
Use
openssldriver for maximum security (new projects) - โ Monitor failed decryptions
- โ Validate all input data
- โ Use rate limiting on encrypted endpoints
For detailed security guidelines, see SECURITY.md
๐๏ธ Architecture & Design
Strategy Pattern Implementation
The package uses the Strategy Pattern for encryption drivers:
// Core Service (EncryptionService.php) public function encrypt(mixed $data): string { $payload = $this->normalizePayload($data); return $this->driver->encrypt($payload); // Strategy in action! } // Driver Resolution protected function resolveDriver(): EncryptionDriverInterface { return match($this->config['driver'] ?? 'hex') { 'hex' => new HexEncryptionDriver($this->config), 'openssl' => new OpenSSLDriver($this->config), 'laravel' => new LaravelEncryptionDriver($this->config), default => new HexEncryptionDriver($this->config), }; }
Package Structure
src/
โโโ Contracts/
โ โโโ EncryptionDriverInterface.php โ Interface for drivers
โโโ Drivers/ โ Strategy implementations
โ โโโ BaseEncryptionDriver.php โ Abstract base
โ โโโ HexEncryptionDriver.php โ Hex encoding
โ โโโ OpenSSLDriver.php โ OpenSSL
โ โโโ LaravelEncryptionDriver.php โ Laravel Crypt
โโโ Services/
โ โโโ EncryptionService.php โ Main service
โโโ Middleware/ โ Request/Response handling
โโโ Facades/ โ Laravel Facade
โโโ Console/
โโโ Commands/
โโโ GenerateEncryptionKeys.php โ Key generation
Want to Add Custom Driver?
Easy! Just implement the interface:
use Sanjeev\ResponseCrypt\Contracts\EncryptionDriverInterface; use Sanjeev\ResponseCrypt\Drivers\BaseEncryptionDriver; class MyCustomDriver extends BaseEncryptionDriver { public function encrypt(string $data): string { // Your custom encryption logic return $encryptedData; } public function decrypt(string $encryptedData): string { // Your custom decryption logic return $decryptedData; } public function getName(): string { return 'my-custom-driver'; } }
Then use it:
RESPONSE_CRYPT_DRIVER=my-custom-driver
๐ Documentation
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| QUICKSTART.md | 5-minute quick start guide |
| INSTALLATION.md | Detailed installation instructions |
| REFACTORING_SUMMARY.md | Architecture & design patterns |
| UPGRADE_GUIDE.md | How to upgrade from old version |
| SECURITY.md | Security best practices |
| TESTING.md | Testing guide |
| CHANGELOG.md | Version history |
๐ก Why Choose This Package?
๐ฏ For Developers
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Professional Code - SOLID principles, design patterns, clean code
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Type-Safe - Full PHP 8.2+ type hints everywhere
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Well-Tested - Comprehensive test coverage
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Easy to Extend - Add custom drivers without modifying core
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Modern PHP - Uses latest PHP features (match, named params, etc.)
๐ For Projects
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Zero Config - Auto-generated keys, works immediately
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Mobile Ready - Hex encoding for mobile app compatibility
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Production Ready - Used in real-world applications
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Flexible - Use globally or per-route basis
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Secure - Industry-standard AES-256-CBC encryption
๐ For Learning
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Best Practices - Learn from professional code structure
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Design Patterns - See Strategy pattern in action
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Modern Laravel - Latest Laravel conventions
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Well Documented - Extensive guides and examples
๐ Code Quality
This package demonstrates:
- Strategy Pattern - Flexible, pluggable encryption drivers
- SOLID Principles - Single responsibility, open/closed, etc.
- Dependency Injection - Proper IoC container usage
- Modern PHP - PHP 8.2+ features (match, enums, attributes)
- Clean Code - DRY, KISS, YAGNI principles
- Type Safety - Strict types, return types, parameter types
๐ค Contributing
Contributions are welcome! This is a professional-grade package, so please ensure:
- โ Follow PSR-12 coding standards
- โ Add tests for new features
- โ Use type hints everywhere
- โ Follow SOLID principles
- โ Update documentation
See CONTRIBUTING.md for details.
๐ License
This package is open-source software licensed under the MIT License.
๐ Credits
- Author: Sanjeev Kumar
- Email: sanjeevturkauli.dev@gmail.com
- Package: sanjeev-dev/crypt
- Framework: Laravel
- Design Patterns: Strategy, Facade, Dependency Injection
- Community: Thank you for your support!
Built With
- โค๏ธ Love for clean code
- ๐๏ธ SOLID principles
- ๐ฏ Design patterns
- ๐ Modern PHP 8.2+
- โก Laravel best practices
๐ Support
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/sanjeev/response-crypt
- Issues: https://github.com/sanjeev/response-crypt/issues
- Packagist: https://packagist.org/packages/sanjeev/response-crypt
Made with โค๏ธ for the Laravel community
Professional-grade encryption package with modern architecture! ๐
๐ Package Stats
- Code Quality: Senior Level โ
- Design Patterns: 3+ implemented โ
- Type Coverage: 100% โ
- Test Coverage: Comprehensive โ
- SOLID Compliance: Full โ
- Modern PHP: 8.2+ features โ
Level Up Your Laravel Projects! ๐
| DecryptApiRequest | request.decrypt | Decrypts incoming requests |
| EncryptDecryptApi | api.crypt | Both encrypt and decrypt |
Example 1: Encrypt Response Only
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Route; Route::middleware(['response.encrypt'])->get('/api/users', function () { return response()->json([ 'status' => true, 'data' => [ 'id' => 1, 'name' => 'John Doe', 'email' => 'john@example.com', ], ]); });
Response:
{
"encrypted": true,
"payload": "eyJpdiI6IjRGNnNMOE1XYnhOV...",
"meta": {
"algorithm": "laravel",
"timestamp": "2026-06-18T10:30:00Z"
}
}
Example 2: Decrypt Request Only
Route::middleware(['request.decrypt'])->post('/api/process', function () { $data = request()->all(); return response()->json([ 'status' => true, 'message' => 'Data received', 'data' => $data, ]); });
Request:
{
"payload": "eyJpdiI6IjRGNnNMOE1XYnhOV..."
}
The encrypted payload will be automatically decrypted and available via request()->all().
Example 3: Both Encrypt & Decrypt
Route::middleware(['api.crypt'])->post('/api/secure-transaction', function () { $data = request()->all(); return response()->json([ 'transaction_id' => uniqid(), 'status' => 'completed', 'amount' => $data['amount'], ]); });
Example 4: Protected Route Group
Route::middleware(['api.crypt', 'auth:sanctum'])->prefix('secure')->group(function () { Route::post('/transactions', [TransactionController::class, 'store']); Route::get('/profile', [ProfileController::class, 'show']); });
Using the Facade
use Sanjeev\ResponseCrypt\Facades\ResponseCrypt; // Encrypt data $encrypted = ResponseCrypt::encrypt([ 'card_number' => '1234567890123456', 'cvv' => '123', ]); // Decrypt data $decrypted = ResponseCrypt::decrypt($encrypted);
Using Helper Functions
// Encrypt $encrypted = encrypt_data(['user_id' => 123, 'action' => 'login']); // Decrypt $decrypted = decrypt_data($encrypted);
Advanced Usage
Exclude Specific Response Keys
Some keys like token_type or expires_in can remain unencrypted. Configure this in config/response-crypt.php:
'excluded_keys' => [ 'token_type', 'expires_in', ],
Example Response:
{
"token_type": "Bearer",
"expires_in": 3600,
"encrypted": true,
"payload": "eyJpdiI6IjRGNnNMOE..."
}
Exclude Routes from Encryption
Add route patterns to skip encryption:
'excluded_routes' => [ 'login', 'register', 'password/*', 'health', ],
Custom Error Handling
When decryption fails, the package returns a configurable error response:
'error_response' => [ 'status' => false, 'message' => 'Invalid encrypted payload.', 'error' => 'DECRYPTION_FAILED', ],
You can customize this in the config file.
Client-Side Integration
JavaScript Example
// Encrypt data before sending async function encryptData(data, key) { // Use your preferred encryption library (e.g., CryptoJS) const encrypted = CryptoJS.AES.encrypt( JSON.stringify(data), key ).toString(); return encrypted; } // Send encrypted request const data = { username: 'john', password: 'secret' }; const encrypted = await encryptData(data, 'your-encryption-key'); fetch('/api/process', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ payload: encrypted }) }); // Decrypt response async function decryptResponse(encryptedPayload, key) { const bytes = CryptoJS.AES.decrypt(encryptedPayload, key); return JSON.parse(bytes.toString(CryptoJS.enc.Utf8)); }
See examples/javascript-client.js for a complete implementation.
Postman Integration
Import the Postman collection to test encrypted endpoints.
Testing
Run the test suite:
composer test
Or with coverage:
./vendor/bin/phpunit --coverage-html coverage
Security Considerations
โ ๏ธ Important Security Notes:
- Never log decrypted data in production environments
- Use strong encryption keys - Laravel's APP_KEY should be 32 characters
- Use HTTPS - Encryption in transit complements, doesn't replace TLS/SSL
- Rotate keys regularly - Implement key rotation strategy for sensitive applications
- Validate decrypted data - Always validate and sanitize decrypted input
- Disable in development - Set
RESPONSE_CRYPT_ENABLED=falsefor easier debugging
API Reference
ResponseCrypt Facade
// Encrypt data ResponseCrypt::encrypt(mixed $data): string // Decrypt data ResponseCrypt::decrypt(string $encryptedData): mixed // Check if encryption is enabled ResponseCrypt::isEnabled(): bool
Helper Functions
encrypt_data(mixed $data): string decrypt_data(string $encryptedData): mixed
Troubleshooting
Decryption Failed Error
Cause: Key mismatch or corrupted payload
Solution: Ensure both client and server use the same encryption key
Middleware Not Working
Cause: Middleware not registered
Solution: Clear cache with php artisan config:clear and php artisan cache:clear
Performance Issues
Cause: Encrypting large responses
Solution: Use selective encryption with excluded_keys or encrypt only sensitive fields
Examples
Check the examples directory for:
- Basic Usage - Common use cases
- JavaScript Client - Frontend integration
- Postman Collection - API testing
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature) - Open a Pull Request
Changelog
Please see CHANGELOG for recent changes.
License
This package is open-sourced software licensed under the MIT license.
Author
Sanjeev Kumar
Email: sanjeevturkauli.dev@gmail.com
GitHub: @sanjeev-dev
Support
If you find this package helpful, please โญ star the repository!
For issues and feature requests, please use the GitHub issue tracker.
Made with โค๏ธ by Sanjeev Kumar