Why do I get a laravel error while creating a new project?

Question

When I type laravel new blog I get the following error.

In RequestException.php line 113:

Server error: GET http://cabinet.laravel.com/latest.zi

Answer 1

If you use laravel homestead, maybe you should update the box itself.

Dont forget to backup your databases.

From the directory where Homestead is installed, run the update command:

vagrant box update
vagrant destroy
vagrant up

For a more detailed description, see: How to update your Laravel Homestead Box

Answer 2

Do this:

composer create-project laravel/laravel example-app

if the following fails:

composer global remove laravel/installer 
composer global require laravel/installer

Answer 3

Updating does not work. Reinstalling do now.

composer global remove laravel/installer 
composer global require laravel/installer

Answer 4

The workaround of this problem is getting latest version of Laravel Installer as per New Laravel Installer via composer global require "laravel/installer:^4.0"

verify the version using $ laravel -v It should return "Laravel Installer 4.1.0"

Answer 5

Check your PHP version:

php --version

It has to be >=7.3. If it isn't you have to upgrade your PHP version.

You can download the latest stable version here