Building a Custom AI Provider Module for Drupal: A Practical Guide

A detailed guide by Giorgi Jibladze outlines the process of creating a custom AI Provider module for Drupal, using a fictional "DropAI" service as an example. The guide explains how the AI Core module acts as a centralized hub, allowing custom modules to interact with various AI providers like OpenAI and Anthropic through standardized plugins. 

Giorgi breaks down the implementation into three steps: creating the Drupal module, building a configuration form for API authentication, and developing the provider plugin using Drupal's Plugin API. The post highlights the importance of secure practices, such as using the Key module for API key management, and suggests leveraging prebuilt PHP libraries where available. With detailed code snippets and a modular approach, the guide provides a structured method for integrating AI capabilities into Drupal projects.