Automation

Tactis outlines how AI tools like the Drupal AI Framework, OpenAI Provider, and AI Translation Management streamline content workflows in Drupal. The article highlights automation in text generation, image selection, translation, tagging, and publishing, with a focus on maintaining editorial quality and human oversight. ...more

Dhiraj Kumar outlines how to automate Drupal deployment using Composer post-install scripts. The blog explains modifying .htaccess, managing environment variables, and executing shell scripts for consistent environment setup. ...more

Jay Callicott speaks with James Abraham of FreelyGive about AI agents in Drupal, exploring agent definitions, updates in Drupal CMS 1.1, and how agent-driven tools are shaping Drupal’s future. ...more

AI is changing how Drupal handles content, personalization, security, and automation. This article explores current AI-driven features, emerging trends, and what’s next for Drupal’s integration with artificial intelligence. ...more

The package.json file plays a key role in Drupal theme development and front-end automation. This guide explains its structure, best practices, and how to use it for managing dependencies, building processes, and development scripts. ...more

Alberto Ortega, writing for Metadrop, explains how to integrate the Voiceflow AI chatbot into Drupal using the Voiceflow module. The module allows users to enable or disable the chatbot, connect it via a Project ID, and define exclusion paths. Additionally, the Voiceflow Index submodule provides advanced content control, allowing administrators to specify which content is indexed for chatbot responses. The integration enhances user interaction by automating support with AI-driven responses. ...more

The Config Pull Request module for Drupal has launched version 2.0-beta3, introducing Drupal 11 support and improved integration with GitHub Enterprise and Self-Managed GitLab. This update simplifies collaboration by enabling admins to create pull requests for configuration changes made through the UI, minimizing the need for Git commands. Maintainers Marcelo Vani and Juan Folgar Colomer are continuously enhancing the module to streamline configuration workflows. ...more

Drupal founder Dries Buytaert has developed an AI-powered system to generate and update alt-text for thousands of images on his website, improving web accessibility. Using cloud-based models like ChatGPT-4o and Claude-3 Sonnet, he automates metadata updates while maintaining transparency. Read the full details on his blog. ...more

A YouTube discussion hosted by Lukas Fischer with guest James Abrahams explores the Drupal AI module, its features, and its role in content management. The video covers AI automation, chatbot integration, logging enhancements, and the future of AI in Drupal, emphasizing community-driven development. ...more

Freelock Consulting examines the differences between ECA and Rules, two Drupal automation modules, highlighting their capabilities, architectures, and suitability for modern workflows. ...more

John Locke outlines a conflict detection system for a Yacht Club reservation platform using Drupal's ECA module. The system prevents double bookings by validating reservation dates and checking for conflicts before saving. ...more

John Locke explains how the ECA module in Drupal can automate field value calculations, including a custom solution for calculating total order weights. Part of the Advent 2024 series on the Freelock blog. ...more