ECA Module

A session on building smarter, no-code automation in Drupal using the ECA (Event–Condition–Action) module and AI services is scheduled for 11 March 2026 in Madrid. Speaker Sergio Huerta will introduce ECA fundamentals and demonstrate how AI can enrich Drupal workflows for tasks such as dynamic decision-making, summarisation, and translation. ...more

In this ECA use case, Jürgen Haas highlights how the ECA module simplifies Drupal’s fragmented notification landscape. By modeling events, conditions, and actions, ECA allows site builders to manage all notification logic in one place, reducing technical debt and ensuring consistency. ...more

Jürgen Haas of LakeDrops explores how the ECA module enables users to modify Drupal forms, such as adding or rearranging fields, without writing custom code. He compares traditional PHP-based approaches with ECA’s visual modeling, highlights current limitations, and imagines a more intuitive future UI that streamlines the user experience for form customization. ...more

Boost user engagement on your Drupal site with a new open-source recipe that automatically generates quiz questions using AI. Built on the Quiz, ECA, and OpenAI modules, this tool helps you create dynamic, interactive experiences with minimal effort. ...more

In a feature-rich recap of DrupalCon Vienna 2025, Acquia’s Greg O'Toole spotlights the future of Drupal, including the debut of Drupal Canvas, advancements in AI-powered content creation, and the forthcoming Drupal CMS 2.0. With updates to site-building templates, orchestration tools, and a renewed focus on community-driven innovation, the event marked a pivotal moment for the open web. ...more

Jarosław Bartman highlights four AI-powered Drupal modules that simplify content creation: from generating image alt text and summaries to recommending new article topics and automating workflows with ECA. These tools help editorial teams improve efficiency, accessibility, and strategic planning—no coding required. ...more

Explore seven key AI sessions at DrupalCon Vienna, featuring hands-on workshops, no-code tools, and insights from the makers of the Drupal AI Initiative. ...more

Learn how to automate article summaries and clean URL aliases in Drupal using the AI-enabled ECA module. Shumpei Kishi walks through two example workflows using ChatGPT for smarter content handling. ...more

Jasper Lammens explains how SPARC helps homeowners optimize solar energy use by combining Solcast forecasts, InfluxDB storage and Drupal ECA rules to send Discord notifications with ideal appliance schedules. Its best-fit, worst-fit and first-fit algorithms boost on-site solar consumption and cut grid reliance. ...more

A recent blog post by Golems explores how the ECA module integrates with AI solutions like OpenAI's GPT to automate content creation and streamline workflows in Drupal. The post highlights key features, use cases, and the potential of AI-powered automation for developers, site builders, and administrators. ...more

Freelock's Advent 2024 series highlights a custom event display system for Programming Librarian. Using the Events, Conditions, and Actions (ECA) module, the solution dynamically showcases a mix of future and past events on the homepage, ensuring up to two future events and one past event are always visible. ...more

Programming Librarian uses Drupal’s ECA module to automate content updates, seamlessly displaying this month and next month’s event blocks on the homepage, ensuring timely and relevant programming for users. ...more