PhpStorm 2025.3 debuts native Claude AI, bundled Laravel, and PHP 8.5 support

PhpStorm 2025.3 now features native Claude Agent integration and enhanced AI chat support, letting users interact with multiple AI assistants directly in the IDE. This release bundles full-featured Laravel support without the need for an external plugin. It also adds compatibility with PHP 8.5, supporting major new language features and syntax. Additional improvements include in-IDE AI credit tracking and cloud database connections.