Stories by Alka Elizabeth

Sergio Morais has released Draggable Mapper, a new Drupal module that lets users place interactive markers on images with a drag-and-drop interface. The module supports custom icons, titles, and descriptions, and is built using Drupal best practices for seamless integration. ...more

The newly released Book Library API module by Frank Thoeny provides structured book management for Drupal sites, including RESTful API access, taxonomy integration, and role-based permissions. It supports Drupal 9 and above and is designed for both traditional and headless architectures. ...more

The experimental MCP Client module for Drupal, created by Marcus Johansson and co-maintained by James Abrahams, allows Drupal sites to connect with MCP-enabled systems like Slack, Figma, and Google Docs. The module supports MCP version 2 and OAuth authentication and is currently intended for local testing only. ...more

Drupal developer Balint Pekker has implemented Claude AI in GitHub workflows to automate code reviews, offering inline feedback on pull requests and improving development consistency. The setup targets Drupal-specific files while skipping core and contrib code. ...more

From form builders to content scheduling, mapping, accessibility, and more—this final part of The DropTimes' Drupal CMS module series showcases the most valuable contributed modules selected to Drupal CMS, organized by functionality. Whether you're building enterprise platforms or content-heavy sites, these modules help streamline workflows, enhance UX, and unlock Drupal’s full potential. ...more

DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 continues on March 26 with sessions that address essential topics across the Drupal ecosystem. Christopher Gervais shares progress on Composer-based supply chain security and automated updates with checksum verification. Jurgen Haas outlines how Drupal CMS now offers built-in tools for privacy compliance, helping users meet evolving legal standards without added complexity. Matthew Saunders presents strategies for creating neuroinclusive workplaces, emphasizing the business value of cognitive diversity. These sessions highlight Drupal’s ongoing efforts to support secure, compliant, and inclusive digital experiences. ...more

At DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, Dries Buytaert took the stage to deliver one of the most defining Driesnotes to date — laying out a clear roadmap for the evolution of Drupal CMS. Building on the momentum of Drupal CMS 1.0, Dries introduced the next phase: site templates, Experience Builder integration, and the possibility of a curated marketplace. These aren’t just new features — they represent a fundamental shift in how Drupal is positioned, adopted, and experienced by users. From LEGO-inspired analogies to a candid reflection on missed media coverage, this keynote was a call to rethink how Drupal meets the needs of today’s web builders. As the community looks toward Drupal CMS 2.0 and beyond, the challenge is no longer just about flexibility — it’s about accessibility, visibility, and scale. Dive into our full recap and analysis of Driesnote 2025 and discover how Drupal is preparing to shape the next era of the open web. ...more

Samuel Rollin of Rollin agency and Haylee Millar of Platform.sh will present a Lightning Talk on March 26 at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025. The session will cover automated quality, security, and compliance checks using GitHub Actions and Platform.sh pipelines. ...more