# Laravel Performance Select Columns

> Select Only Needed Columns

- Skill: `comeonoliver/laravel-performance-select-columns` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add comeonoliver/laravel-performance-select-columns`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/comeonoliver/laravel-performance-select-columns/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: ComeOnOliver (https://skillmd.com/u/comeonoliver)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/comeonoliver/laravel-performance-select-columns

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# Select Only Needed Columns

Reduce payloads by selecting exact fields:

```php
User::select(['id', 'name'])->paginate();

Post::with(['author:id,name'])->select(['id','author_id','title'])->get();
```

- Avoid `*`; keep DTOs/resources aligned with selected fields
- Combine with eager loading to avoid N+1