Claude Code Module Introduces AI Integration for Drupal Development

A new Drupal module, Claude Code, enables seamless integration of Anthropic’s AI assistant into Drupal development workflows. Created by Andrew Belcher and supported by FreelyGive, the module is designed to help developers use Claude Code efficiently within Drupal projects, especially when paired with the DDEV local development environment.

The module provides a CLAUDE.md file containing Drupal-specific best practices and setup guidance. Users can further customize their projects by creating a CLAUDE.local.md file. A DDEV add-on, also maintained by FreelyGive, simplifies secure configuration and preserves settings across container restarts.

Claude Code assists with tasks such as writing, refactoring, and testing code, offering support for both technical users and those less experienced with development. Though not covered by Drupal’s security advisory policy, the module is available on Drupal.org and currently marked as minimally maintained.

James Abrahams from FreelyGive has published a tutorial on the FreelyGive YouTube channel along with Andrew, demonstrating how to set up and use the module with DDEV. The video also showcases how Claude Code can be used to upgrade a module’s front end to React, highlighting its practical applications.

More information is available at: www.drupal.org/project/claude_code
Watch the setup tutorial: FreelyGive on YouTube
Watch Dries Buytaert’s related demo: dri.es/claude-code-meets-drupal