Automating Alt Text Generation in CKEditor Using AI Automator in Drupal

QED42, through a blog post authored by Anjali Prasannan, shared a detailed overview on integrating AI Automator chains to build custom AI assistants inside CKEditor for Drupal. The article focuses on automating the generation of meaningful alt text for images, a crucial aspect for improving accessibility and SEO. It explains how Drupal users can set up an AI Automator using modules like AI Core, AI Automator, AI CKEditor, and Openai Provider, guiding them step-by-step through configuration, input-output field mapping, and enabling the AI functionality directly within CKEditor.

The post further demonstrates how content creators can now easily insert an image, trigger an AI-powered assistant in CKEditor, and receive alt text suggestions without any coding. This improves editorial workflows by reducing manual tasks while ensuring accessibility standards are met. The approach uses Openai’s capabilities through defined prompts, allowing images to receive contextually relevant descriptions instantly, enhancing both usability and compliance.

Finally, the blog highlights the broader impact of AI integration into Drupal content workflows. As AI adoption grows across industries, tools like AI Automator inside CKEditor signal a shift toward model-driven publishing experiences. Organisations can automate repetitive tasks, improve content quality, and create more accessible digital environments with less effort, showing how Drupal is evolving to support AI-powered content management for diverse use cases.