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The Drop Times features a technical deep dive by Kelly Jacobs, Web Developer at Kalamuna, on Drupal’s new Config Actions API. The article explains how to use existing actions, build custom plugins or methods, and integrate them into recipes for predictable, reusable site-building workflows. ...more

Dripyard will host its product launch webinar on September 30 at 11 a.m. ET, featuring live theme demos, accessibility workflows, Drupal data integration, and a preview of its 2025 roadmap. ...more

Freelock’s John Locke has added PHPUnit support to Drupal Flake, a Nix-based alternative to Docker for local Drupal development. The update offers streamlined test setup for Drupal 11.2 and PHP 8.3. ...more

Sergiu Nagailic introduces Nichebench, a new open-source benchmark for testing LLM performance on Drupal 10/11. It evaluates both code generation and technical knowledge to guide the fine-tuning of Drupal-specific AI models. ...more

QED42 has integrated AI tools into the American Diabetes Association’s Drupal platform, enabling automated alt text generation and AI-powered content creation through a new Writer AI module—boosting accessibility and editorial efficiency. ...more

PNW Drupal Summit 2025 is coming to Portland on October 18–19. Limited sponsorships are still available — including platinum, gold, and video tiers. Get brand exposure and support the Drupal open source community. ...more

Drupal AI development advances with version 1.2.0, introducing agent progress tracking, native PDF input, structured JSON output, chat history reuse, Pexels image integration, and tool calls during streaming. These updates enhance usability, debugging, and automation for AI-driven Drupal experiences. ...more

Drupal EU Government Day 2026, a free conference on January 29, is seeking speaker proposals on AI, cybersecurity, design systems, and digital services for European governments. ...more

DrupalCon Vienna 2025 is looking for mentors to guide new contributors from October 14–17. No coding expertise required—just a willingness to support and share knowledge. ...more

The Drupal Association has named Molly Shenberger as Chief Revenue Officer. With 19+ years in channel sales and GTM strategy, she will lead revenue growth and partner programs to support Drupal’s global mission. ...more

Platform.sh has officially rebranded as Upsun, signaling a new chapter in cloud application management. Building on its reputation for multicloud flexibility, compliance, and sustainability, Upsun introduces AI-generated configuration, MCP servers for LLM integration, and expanded multi-runtime support. The company positions the move as a strategic evolution to serve both human developers and AI agents in the next wave of enterprise-scale modernization. ...more

Metadrop has released Aljibe, a DDEV add-on that simplifies Drupal development by integrating automated testing, code analysis, documentation, and deployment tools. Designed to support high-quality Drupal projects, Aljibe includes PHPStan, Behat, BackstopJS, and other tools pre-configured for use in local and CI environments. ...more

DrupalCamp Scotland is accepting session proposals for its 2025 event, taking place on 7 November in Edinburgh. Submissions close on 10 October. Topics can include Drupal development, UX, content strategy, business, and more. ...more

Join the Drupal Association’s free webinar on September 25 to get an early look at AI workshops, sessions, and contribution opportunities coming to DrupalCon Vienna 2025. ...more

This listicle from The DropTimes showcases 17 Drupal modules that extend the platform’s search and discovery capabilities using AI. From semantic search and vector-based querying to personalized recommendations and content analysis, these tools help developers build smarter, faster, and more relevant user experiences. Whether integrating with services like Pinecone and Azure or working with self-hosted solutions like Postgres and Milvus, these modules offer flexible options for modernizing how content is found and delivered in Drupal. ...more

Pri Scarabelli compares Drupal Single Directory Components and Storybook in a six-round evaluation. The post highlights where each approach excels and why Drupal SDC is emerging as the native choice for Drupal projects. ...more

Suzanne Dergacheva will lead the September 2025 edition of A11y Talks, exploring accessibility challenges in complex web elements like maps, filters, sliders, and calendars. The virtual session offers practical guidance for identifying and addressing these barriers early in the development process. ...more

Discover what’s happening in the Drupal community this week. From accessibility and site migrations to K–12 education and government projects, explore key events taking place from September 22 to 28, 2025 — both online and in person. ...more

Nextide has released Maestro Template Builder v2.0 in the Maestro 4.2 update, adding panning, zooming, drag-and-drop tasks, alignment guides, and improved task shapes for easier workflow design. ...more

On October 2, 2025, Esmeralda Tijhoff of DICTU will speak in Assen at the Northern Digital Accessibility Network Autumn Meeting. She will show how accessibility is integrated into the national government’s Generic Intranet and share practical approaches for building accessible digital workplaces. ...more

Forget theory—Part 2 of Jeff Greenberg’s six-part series dives into code. Learn how to scaffold a custom module, register a service, and write a minimal PHP handler that fetches one random file from unmanaged storage. Proof that Drupal can use assets outside its database, no strings attached. ...more

Tickets are now on sale for DrupalCamp Scotland 2025, scheduled for November 7 at The University of Edinburgh’s Central Campus. The event includes presentations, networking, and an evening social for the Drupal community. ...more

The London Drupal Users Group will return on September 24, 2025, with a hybrid event at Northern HQ and online. The session will feature a demo of a custom module for content audits, ROT analysis, and translation reviews. ...more

Droptica has rolled out Open Intranet 1.5.0, upgrading the platform to Drupal 11.2 and introducing the Gin 5.x admin theme. The free, open source intranet continues to offer features such as knowledge base, secure single sign-on, AI-assisted content, and social networking tools — all designed to boost collaboration and communication across enterprises. ...more

From unconference-style collaboration to zero-code integrations, BADCamp 2025 puts AI front and center in the Drupal ecosystem. Explore how the Drupal community is tackling real-world AI use with hands-on sessions, strategic insights, and tools for site builders and developers. ...more

The DrupalFit Challenge Vienna Edition invites developers and designers to submit their websites for a DrupalFit audit by October 6, 2025. Winners will be announced live on October 16 at DrupalCon Vienna 2025. ...more

Pantheon has launched the public preview of Content Publisher, a web publishing tool that connects Google Docs with Drupal, WordPress, and Next.js websites. A free tier is now available. ...more

Join Acquia and the Drupal Association on September 24, 2025, for a live session exploring how Drupal Canvas accelerates digital delivery with low-code flexibility, enterprise-grade security, and a first look at Acquia Source. ...more

A new white paper by Todd Ross Nienkerk of Four Kitchens outlines how AI can transform higher education websites, offering practical guidance and real-world case studies. It outlines six key AI applications transforming university websites and student engagement. ...more

Agency founders and digital leaders are invited to the Drupal Business Dinner on October 15, 2025, at DaRose Restaurant in Vienna—featuring networking, a three-course dinner, and key insights from the 2025 Drupal Business Survey. ...more

The Swiss Drupal AI Hackathon, held at Liip Zürich on September 11, 2025, brought together over 20 developers to build AI-driven prototypes using Drupal. Supported by amazee.io, Amazee Labs, Unic, and Liip, the event featured projects focused on AI workflows, content automation, and accessibility. ...more

A recent supply chain attack on NPM packages exploited maintainer accounts to publish trojan-injected updates. The Drupal Security Team reports that Drupal itself is unaffected but advises site owners to audit third-party dependencies. ...more

The Drupal Association introduces Glenn Hilton, CEO of ImageX, ahead of his board term starting 1 November 2025. The profile highlights his experience in Drupal, business strategy, and goals for supporting community and ecosystem growth. ...more

Carlos Ospina shared a detailed breakdown of a six-day learning sprint where he built a production-grade Kubernetes platform in 17 hours. Using a problem-driven "black box" approach, he prioritized real infrastructure, professional deployment patterns, and practical outcomes over theoretical study. ...more

Node Temporary for Drupal 11 lets editors mark nodes with expiration dates, then auto-unpublish or delete them via cron/queue. Per–content-type settings and Views integration are included. ...more

LocalGov Drupal will host a community meetup on Sept. 25 at Brighton Town Hall. Council digital teams will share experiences, explore functionality, and tackle challenges together; registration is required and subject to approval. ...more

Register now for DrupalCon Chicago 2026, March 23–26. Early Bird tickets are $575 and include sessions, keynotes, contribution rooms, networking, and more. ...more

DrupalCamp Italy 2025 is offering early-bird sponsorships for companies that confirm by September 29. The event takes place November 14 at Sapienza University in Rome and will host developers, designers, project managers, and decision-makers from across Italy’s tech and open-source community. ...more

Vivek P R has introduced the Views Node Title Selector module, adding select list, autocomplete, and checkbox options for node title filters in Views. His first Drupal.org contribution aims to streamline search and admin dashboards. ...more

The submission deadline for the DrupalCon Nara 2025 Splash Awards has been extended to 16 September at 11:59 PM JST. Submit your Drupal project now and get recognized across the Asia Pacific region. ...more

On 24 Sep 2025, the Asociación Española de Drupal will host a session in Madrid on building ephemeral environments with Qaack. Speaker Francisco Sánchez López from 1xINTERNET will demonstrate how the tool streamlines Drupal development, testing, and review processes. ...more

Drupal AI is gaining adoption with more than 7,000 installs. The initiative is seeking real-world use cases from developers, agencies, and organizations to inform blogs, webinars, and case studies. ...more

Drupal 11.1 introduces a modern way to write hooks using PHP attributes, moving beyond the traditional procedural approach. This shift brings autoloading, dependency injection, better testability, and cleaner code organization—making hooks faster, smarter, and easier to maintain. Teade Geertsma of Emble explains how the new system works with practical code examples, covers ordering and backward compatibility, and highlights what remains procedural. A must-read for developers preparing their modules for Drupal’s object-oriented future. ...more

A full lineup of confirmed Drupal events is scheduled for the week of September 15–22, 2025, including meetups, trainings, webinars, and community initiatives. Topics range from Drupal AI integration and development workflows to user access control and community engagement. Events will take place online and in cities such as Seattle, Bergen, Austin, Bogotá, and Santiago de Compostela. ...more

Explore 23 AI-powered Drupal modules that transform how you create, edit, and manage content. From intelligent page builders to real-time collaboration and automated media handling, this curated list by The DropTimes highlights the tools driving the future of content in Drupal. ...more

Heading to DrupalCamp Pune 2025? Don’t miss your chance to win a free ticket to DrupalCon Nara 2025. Just register, snap a selfie, and share it with the event hashtags. Full details inside. ...more

The Drupal UI Suite Initiative released Display Builder Alpha 5, marking a feature freeze ahead of its beta rollout. The tool introduces layout overrides, conditional rendering, and Layout Builder migration, advancing Drupal's shift toward a design system-native CMS. ...more