News Roundup

A new feature on api.drupal.org now flags outdated API docs to help developers avoid confusion. The update shows clear messages for deprecated and unsupported versions and redirects users when possible. Developed during Acquia’s 48Create hackathon, it was led by Gábor Hojtsy with support from Fran Garcia-Linares.

Michael Anello is looking for a new leader to head the "Back-to-Basics" initiative. The program aims to provide beginner-friendly Drupal talks to help train and retain new users. Pre-made sessions and strong community backing are already in place.

Drupal Core has created a new UX Manager role to improve user experience across the platform. The role ensures UX is considered from the start of feature planning and design. Emma Horrell and Cristina Chumillas will co-lead this initiative.

The Drupal Association’s Site Template Marketplace is moving from ideas to structured planning. New frameworks for governance and business modeling are being piloted with agency partners. Community feedback is shaping standards for quality, trust, and fairness in the marketplace.

Lakshman Kumar Pandey found and fixed a security flaw in a headless Drupal setup using JSON:API. The system allowed unauthenticated users to confirm valid usernames, exposing a potential attack vector. He blocked the vulnerability by disabling the user endpoint and tightening API restrictions.

Today is the final day to submit session proposals for DrupalCon Nara 2025. The deadline is 11:59 PM Japan time, with no extensions planned. Organizers are calling for diverse voices from across the Drupal community to shape the event’s agenda.

Maximilian Haupt shares the backstory behind Dropmin, a stripped-down Drupal distribution built for managing structured content without the usual overhead. Born from real-world freelance challenges, Dropmin focuses on simplicity, fast setup, and tight JSON API integration—ideal for frontend-first stacks. In this article, the developer explains what Dropmin is, why it exists, and how it rethinks Drupal for modern use cases.

Barcamp Perpignan 2025 will run from June 19 to 21 at Campus 42 Perpignan Occitanie. The event uses a participant-driven format with spontaneous sessions and a few pre-scheduled talks. Introductory Drupal training will be offered to students on the first day.

Matthew Saunders will speak at DrupalCamp Asheville 2025 on how neurodivergent team members enhance collaboration. His session, set for July 12, explores traits like creativity and focus that boost team success. He’ll share stories and strategies to build more inclusive, effective workplaces.

Annertech is returning as a Gold Sponsor for LocalGov Drupal Camp 2025, happening 3 July in Westminster. They’re also partnering with Platform.sh to sponsor the official drinks reception at The Old Star pub. The event highlights continued momentum around LocalGov Drupal and its role in helping councils deliver better digital services.

DrupalJam 2025 brought the Dutch Drupal community together for a full day of future-facing ideas and hands-on sessions. From AI integrations and open data infrastructure to student training and the push toward an International Drupal Federation, the event embraced growth through innovation and inclusion. A standout moment? The keynote on post-growth entrepreneurship challenged the crowd to rethink how open-source companies scale with values intact.

The Drupal Delhi community is hosting an online meetup on May 31 to kick off the development of the Drupal Camp Delhi 2025 website. It’s a hands-on sprint open to contributors of all skill levels. Participants will collaborate on tasks like backend work, design, writing, and QA.

A new release of the NextCloud WebDAV Client module for Drupal is out. Developed by Roland Obermair, it adds secure, direct file integration with NextCloud using WebDAV. Key features include file uploads, nested folders, and admin tools, but no file deletion yet for safety.

Jay Callicott has ported DrupalX to Contentful as part of the SyncNext project, now open for testing. Built on Next.js 15, the project supports dynamic content models, ISR, and rich features like preview mode and AI-enhanced workflows. The community is invited to test and contribute via GitHub.

Martin Anderson-Clutz has released version 2.0 of the Event Platform for Drupal camps and community events. This update adds a multi-event structure, improved workflows, and a new contrib theme called Event Horizon. It’s designed to help organizers manage sessions, speakers, and schedules more easily with built-in automation.

Pronovix has released the Recipe Code Installer for Drupal. It lets Recipes include and install custom modules directly into a project’s codebase. This closes the gap between configuration and code, boosting flexibility for site builders.

The third Drupal Meetup Zaragoza will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 20:30 CEST. Organized by the Asociación Española de Drupal, the event aims to unite local developers, designers, and administrators. It will include practical talks and discussions to support learning and community growth.

Drupal Camp Asheville 2025 has opened early-bear ticket sales with a 25% discount through June 9. The camp runs July 11 to 13 and includes sessions, workshops, and lunch on both main days. Training sessions on Friday require separate tickets.

LocalGov Drupal is choosing a mission patch for its 2025 Camp in Westminster, happening July 3. The community is voting between a Big Ben design and a pigeon, the latter aligning with past animal-themed patches. Voting is open via comments on their LinkedIn post.

Specbee has launched SmartLinker AI, a Drupal-native module designed to automate internal linking for content teams. Built by developers with deep Drupal expertise, it integrates directly into CKEditor to suggest contextual links in real time, easing a traditionally tedious SEO task. Born from the marketing team’s own frustrations, the tool leverages Drupal’s AI ecosystem—including AI Core, CKEditor, and Milvus—to deliver accurate, non-intrusive suggestions without overriding existing configurations. It remains open-source, community-driven, and focused on solving a real workflow pain point shared by content creators across the Drupal landscape.

The International Splash Awards 2025 are now accepting Drupal project submissions until June 16. Projects must be built between January 2023 and July 2025. Winners will be honored at DrupalCon Vienna this October.

Dries Buytaert joined a MidCamp 2025 fireside chat to discuss Drupal’s future and community values. He shared updates on the Starshot initiative and the new Drupal AI strategy, aimed at improving usability without losing depth. Dries also stressed the need for sustainable contributions and warned against corporate over-reliance in open source.

In this TDT opinion piece, Alex Moreno López challenges the Drupal community to rethink how it presents itself to the outside world. He highlights Drupal’s potential as a no-code/low-code powerhouse and calls for collective guerrilla marketing to shift perception. From taxi rides to board retreats, the message is clear: it’s time to stop talking to ourselves and start talking to everyone else.

DrupalCamp Ruhr returns to Essen on September 12–13, 2025, at Unperfekthaus. Organizers are seeking sponsors at Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels, with added perks like branded rooms and speaking slots. Extra visibility is available through social event sponsorships, including the Thursday Get Together.

Stanford WebCamp 2025 wrapped up successfully with its first in-person gathering since 2019. The event featured sessions on Drupal, Backdrop CMS, and digital initiatives, including a keynote by Paul Nuyujukian on scientific DevOps practices. Talks came from Stanford Web Services, Andre Angelantoni, and others, with a closing happy hour sponsored by Pantheon.

Pantheon’s Spring 2025 update just dropped, and it’s all about giving developers more control—from GitHub integration to Drupal publishing tools. A new dashboard and upgraded PHP runtime are also live, along with a Trust Center to showcase security and compliance. Log forwarding, expanded APIs, and unified support are on the way for Q3.

This week’s Drupal events span the globe — from Australia to Tokyo to Delhi. Key highlights include a hybrid DrupalACT meetup, an accessibility-focused A11yTalks on CSS color, and a Drupal contribution sprint in Delhi. There’s also a presence at OSC 2025 Nagoya and a PHP developer gathering in Tokyo.

The Drupal Association is planning an International Drupal Federation to support global Drupal communities. This new nonprofit would unify regional groups under shared governance while preserving local autonomy. Informational webinars are set for May 28, and working group meetings begin in June.

Noah’s Page Builder for Drupal has rolled out a major update with AI-powered content generation, undo/redo functionality, and a redesigned interface. The release also brings new template features, global widget support, and deeper ecommerce and layout integration. Developed by Julián Chabrillón, it continues to offer a powerful, open-source alternative for site building with optional PRO features for advanced use cases.

At DrupalCon Atlanta, a new Modeler API was introduced to visually manage complex Drupal configurations. It connects tools like ECA, Migrate, and AI Agents with bpmn.io modeling. A proof-of-concept showed it can configure nested AI agents on a single canvas.

DrupalCon Vienna will run from October 14 to 17, 2025. Beyond the main sessions, the community is invited to plan meetups and social events. Organizers can submit ideas to be listed on the official site, with all activities reviewed for code of conduct compliance.