# Prune old rows on a schedule

> MassPrunable deletes rows that match prunable(). Schedule model:prune. Do not point that scope at users.

- URL: https://laravel-vuejs.space/laravel-prune-models-vue
- Author: Anass Ez-zouaine (https://laravel-vuejs.space/author/anass-ez-zouaine)
- Published: 2026-10-11
- Topics: Laravel, VueJs

People searching “Laravel prune models” copy a scope onto `User` and then the schedule deletes accounts. Prune a table you can afford to lose, such as old invitations or expired exports. Put the command in `routes/console.php`. Something on the server has to call `schedule:run` every minute. The [deploy guide](https://laravel-vuejs.space/deploy-laravel-vue) is the release around that cron, not a replacement for it.

> **TL;DR**
>
> -   MassPrunable deletes rows that match prunable().
> -   Schedule model:prune.
> -   Do not point that scope at users.
> -   Do not prune from a Vue button that calls this on `User`.
>
> **Who it's for:** Laravel + Vue developers
>
> **Applies to:** Laravel 13 · Vue 3

## The fix

```php
use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Builder;
use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\MassPrunable;

class Invitation extends Model
{
    use MassPrunable;

    public function prunable(): Builder
    {
        return static::where('created_at', '<=', now()->subDays(30));
    }
}
```

```php
Schedule::command('model:prune')->daily();
```

`MassPrunable` deletes in SQL and does not fire model events. Use `Prunable` when you need `deleting`. Run `php artisan model:prune --pretend` before you trust the scope.

## What to avoid

> **Gotcha**
>
> Do not prune from a Vue button that calls this on `User`. Do not write `where('created_at', '>=', ...)` and think you kept the old rows. That keeps the new ones and deletes the rest. Read the comparison twice.

## FAQ

**Q: How do I prune old rows on a schedule?**

MassPrunable deletes rows that match prunable(). Schedule model:prune. Do not point that scope at users.

**Q: What goes wrong with Laravel prune models?**

Many developers copy a scope onto `User` and then the schedule deletes accounts. Do not prune from a Vue button that calls this on `User`.