How To Pass GET Parameters To Laravel From With GET Method ?
Stefan Izdrail
Founder & Senior Architect · 2026-06-29
Title: Mastering GET Parameter Passing in Laravel with Forms and Routes
Introduction: In this comprehensive blog post, we will discuss the process of passing GET parameters to Laravel from within a form using the GET method. We'll cover various aspects such as markup, route configuration, and best practices to ensure that the parameters are passed seamlessly without any issues like incorrect URL encoding or other complications.
Markup
To build our search form with a text input for searching items and two select controls for filtering by category, we need to use Laravel's built-in Form helper. Here's the required markup:
```php
{{ Form::open(['route' => 'search', 'method' => 'GET']) }}
{{ Form::submit('Send') }}
{{ Form::close() }}
```
The markup above includes the `Form::open()`, which automatically creates a form with the specified route and method. The input fields, select controls, and submit button are all wrapped in the form tag to ensure proper handling of the submitted data.
In this example, we have named the text field 'term' and the category_id field within the select control. This naming convention will allow us to access these values directly through the respective request parameters when the form is submitted.
Route Configuration
To handle the submitted data appropriately, we need a route that accepts three parameters: `category_id`, `term`, and `searchType` (which could be set to 'list' or 'filter', depending on whether you'd like to show all results or only filtered ones). Here's an example:
```php
Route::get('/search/{category}/{term}', ['as' => 'search', 'uses' => 'SearchController@search']);
```
This route configures the `/search/:category/:term` path and maps it to the `SearchController@search` method. To access these parameters within your controller, you can use the following code:
```php
public function search(Request $request) {
$category_id = $request->input('category_id');
$term = $request->input('term');
$searchType = $request->input('searchType', 'list'); // Default to 'list' if not present in request
// Your search logic goes here.
}
```
Submitting the Form
When submitting the form, Laravel will automatically encode and append the parameters to the URL as query string parameters. But it is essential that your application's URL structure and routing configuration are correctly set up for this process. Here's a sample submission:
```
search/{category}/{term}?term=asdasd&category_id=auto
```
As you can see, the form submits as `/search/auto/asdasd`, which matches your route and routes to the appropriate controller method. The additional parameters are appended as query string parameters in the URL, which is not an issue with Laravel's framework.
Best Practices
To ensure proper handling of GET parameter passing using forms and routes in Laravel, you should adhere to these best practices:
1. Use meaningful names for your input fields and parameters that reflect their intended purpose, such as 'term', 'category_id', or 'searchType'.
2. Check the input sanitization and validation on the server-side before using the values in your application logic.
3. Ensure that your route configuration matches the form's action URL and parameter names.
4. Use proper naming conventions for your routes, controllers, and request parameters to prevent conflicts and confusion when working with multiple routes and parameters.
5. When possible, consider using POST method instead of GET for sensitive information or forms with complex inputs for better security and handling of data.
Conclusion
In summary, passing GET parameters from within a form to your Laravel application requires proper configuration of the markup, route, and controller code. Ensure that your application adheres to best practices in naming conventions, parameter validation, and data handling for smooth and secure operation. With these guidelines in mind, you can confidently submit forms with GET parameters in your Laravel applications.
