Why doesn't laravel-translation-manager open the url by default?

In essence, laravel-translation-manager does not automatically open on a default URL (for example, “/translations”) because this package allows you to customize its route settings and middleware as you wish. In the following tutorial, I will highlight a few key points from Radib:

1. Customizable Route Settings
   The package uses a configuration file (config/translation-manager.php) in which you can set the route prefix and also the middleware used to access the translation user interface. For example, if you want to use the “/translations” path, you should configure it in the config file as follows:

   'route' => [
       'prefix'     => 'translations',
       'middleware' => ['web', 'auth'], // In Laravel 5.2 and higher, the 'web' middleware must also be added
   ],
   

   If you do not change these settings or if you only use “auth” without “web” — especially in newer versions of Laravel where sessions and other web middleware features are required — the user interface will not display correctly.

2. Publishing Configuration and Views
   To use the package, you must run the following commands to publish the default configuration and view files:

   php artisan vendor:publish --provider="Barryvdh\TranslationManager\ManagerServiceProvider" --tag=config
   php artisan vendor:publish --provider="Barryvdh\TranslationManager\ManagerServiceProvider" --tag=views
   

   If you do not perform these steps, the package will not load correctly due to the absence of custom configuration or published views.

3. Security Considerations and Access Control
   One of the main reasons the translation interface does not open by default is to prevent unauthorized access. Therefore, the package allows you to use middleware such as auth (and, if necessary, web) so that only authorized users (for example, administrators) can access this section. This is particularly important in production environments.

4. Laravel Versions and Middleware Changes
   In Laravel 5.2 and higher, the “web” middleware is required for accessing sessions and other essential features. If you use only “auth” in the configuration file, session data will not load properly, resulting in the user interface not displaying correctly. Therefore, adding “web” to the middleware array is essential.

Practical Example

Suppose the initial package settings are as follows:

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// config/translation-manager.php
'route' => [
    'prefix'     => 'translations',
    'middleware' => 'auth', // The problem is here!
],

For proper functionality in Laravel 5.2 and higher, it should be changed as follows:

// config/translation-manager.php
'route' => [
    'prefix'     => 'translations',
    'middleware' => ['web', 'auth'],
],

Then, make sure that you have published the configuration and view files:

php artisan vendor:publish --provider="Barryvdh\TranslationManager\ManagerServiceProvider" --tag=config
php artisan vendor:publish --provider="Barryvdh\TranslationManager\ManagerServiceProvider" --tag=views

And finally, by running the command:

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php artisan config:clear

The new settings will be applied, and the package’s user interface should be accessible at:

http://yourdomain.com/translations

accessible.

Additional Notes

• Access Location: Please note that by default, the package provides its user interface at the specified URL (e.g., /translations); that is, if you expect it to open on the homepage (/), it will not.
• Security Settings: Since translations are stored in the database and take precedence over language files, changes are applied through this interface; therefore, security settings in a production environment are very important.

In summary, laravel-translation-manager does not open on a specific URL by default because it aims to give you full flexibility in configuring routes and security. You must perform the necessary settings (such as adding the appropriate middleware and publishing the configuration) so that its user interface is correctly displayed in your project. If you have further questions in this area, please contact our experts via the support ticket section.