Embedding Sigma Dashboards in Drupal 11

In a detailed technical post, Kevin Quillen of Velir showcases a robust integration between Sigma, a cloud-native business intelligence platform, and Drupal 11. Sigma’s appeal lies in its spreadsheet-style analytics and native links to platforms like Snowflake and AWS. Velir leverages these strengths to embed secure, real-time dashboards within Drupal using a custom module that generates HMAC-SHA256 signed URLs per user session. This architecture supports granular access control based on user roles and client-specific schema identifiers.

The integration defines a custom /dashboard route in Drupal, dynamically rendering dashboards based on global or per-user settings. It supports multi-tenant environments through schema attributes and includes a configuration UI for administrators to manage embed credentials, session durations, and other parameters—without editing code. This user-first setup empowers site admins while preserving data security and performance.

Velir’s solution is modular and extensible, with potential compatibility for Layout Builder and Acquia Site Studio. However, while the write-up demonstrates strong architectural design, it could benefit from sample use cases, error-handling strategies, or real-world performance metrics. Still, it’s a practical guide for teams seeking enterprise-grade analytics within Drupal workflows.