News Roundup

19 June 2025

amazee.io Launches On-Demand Webinar: “AI for Drupal – Private-by-Design”

amazee.io has released a new on-demand webinar on using AI in Drupal with full data privacy. It features a live demo of their AI provider, showing tools like smart search and chat. The session includes a Q&A with leaders from amazee.io and offers a free month of access.
Tim Doyle Discusses International Drupal Federation on Talking Drupal #507

Tim Doyle, CEO of the Drupal Association, joins Talking Drupal #507 to explain the International Drupal Federation initiative. The episode covers global governance, regional coordination, legal structures, and the Modeler API module.
CMS MAG Highlights AI as a Turning Point for Drupal's Usability Challenges

In CMS MAG, Jorge Mediavilla argues that generative AI could help Drupal overcome its long-standing barriers to usability. He sees the Drupal AI Initiative as a timely effort to support non-technical users through automation and intelligent content management.
Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Launches New Drupal Website

Walsh Bay Arts Precinct has launched a new Drupal website with Artifax event integration, flexible layouts, and secure CRM-connected forms. Developed by PreviousNext, the platform enhances content management for Sydney’s performing arts hub.
Sponsorship Opportunities Open for Drupal Developer Days 2026 in Athens

Sponsorships are now open for Drupal Developer Days 2026 in Athens. The event runs April 22 to 25 and expects over 300 attendees. Sponsors can gain brand exposure and connect directly with the Drupal community.

18 June 2025

Australian Government Urged to Revive Design Systems for AI-Ready Digital Services

Zoë Rose, writing for The Mandarin, highlights how the abandonment of the Australian Government Design System limits AI adoption. She points to CivicTheme, an open-source alternative integrated with GovCMS, as a viable path forward. The article calls for renewed public investment in shared digital infrastructure.
Robot Co-Pilots: How AI Is Transforming Drupal Development

AI tools are transforming Drupal development, offering help with code, debugging, and documentation. At DrupalCamp Asheville, Kanopi Studios' Will Jackson will show how developers can start using tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and custom GPTs. The session is hands-on, showing both beginner and advanced ways to work with AI in real-world Drupal projects.
Ensuring APAC Representation in Drupal’s AI Future: A Policy Call from Salsa

Salsa Digital is calling for APAC involvement in Drupal’s AI strategy to ensure regional compliance and sovereignty. Their approach supports self-hosted AI, auditability, and human oversight—key for public sector use. A working demo is planned for DrupalCon Vienna, but active participation is needed to shape global standards.
Fixing Broken Pagination in Grouped Drupal Views with a New Module

gbyte has released a new Drupal module called Views Grouping Field Pager. It fixes broken pagination in grouped Views by treating each group as a unit, preserving layout across pages. The module uses a lightweight pre-query and works best for content like news, catalogs, or events.
J Matthew Saunders Calls for Ethical AI in Drupal's Future

In an opinion piece, J Matthew Saunders responds to the Drupal Association’s AI Initiative. He advocates for transparency, fairness, and privacy in AI, emphasizing open source principles and community responsibility in guiding Drupal’s approach.
Drupal Leaflet 10.3.x Adds GeoJSON Overlay Support to Map Widgets

The Leaflet module for Drupal has released version 10.3.x with support for GeoJSON overlays. This allows editors to add dynamic, styled map overlays from various sources directly in the UI. It's backward compatible with 10.2.x and enhances geospatial editing with snapping and auto-fit features.
How to Truncate Long Breadcrumb Titles in Drupal for Better Accessibility

Joan Català shares a Twig-based fix to shorten lengthy breadcrumb titles in Drupal. This improves accessibility and layout by trimming node titles in navigation threads to 28 characters
Drupal Association Board Elections: Polling Starts Today; Closes on 11 July at 23:59 UTC

Voting for the Drupal Association’s At-Large Board member opens on June 18, 2025. Candidates include Alexander Varwijk, Carlos Ospina, Matthew Saunders, Matt Glaman, Maya Schaeffer, Vladimir Roudakov, and Will Huggins. All registered individual members can vote if signed up at least 24 hours before polls open.
TechClinic: Free Drupal Theme for Tech Repair by TemplateToaster

TemplateToaster has launched TechClinic, a free Drupal theme for computer repair shops, mobile service centers, and IT support businesses. It features a responsive layout, service listings, and easy customization for a professional website.
Optimizing High-Traffic Drupal Sites with Caching, CDN, and Redis

Andrea Corda of GeoNovation outlines performance optimization strategies for high-traffic Drupal sites. The guide details caching modules, CDN integration, frontend and backend tuning, and cloud infrastructure choices. It includes module recommendations like Redis, BigPipe, and AdvAgg, with a focus on real-time monitoring and scalability.

17 June 2025

A Look Under the Hood of Lupus Decoupled Drupal

Lupus Decoupled Drupal keeps key Drupal features like caching and editorial previews while allowing full frontend control with Vue or React. It uses custom elements as API outputs, mapped directly to frontend components, enabling a low-code setup. Wolfgang Ziegler from drunomics explains how this approach balances performance, scalability, and ease of use for modern web teams.
Denver Drupal Meetup: Build Smarter Sites with DrupalAI

The Denver Drupal Meetup will host a session on DrupalAI on June 19, 2025, from 7 to 9 PM. The event will feature a presentation on the DrupalAI initiative, new core features, and community involvement opportunities. Attendees can participate in discussions, a Q&A, and network with Drupal professionals.
What's New in the Drupal CMS User Guide: June 2025 Update for Site Builders

The Drupal CMS User Guide gets two key updates in the June 2025 release. Learn about new sections on SEO essentials and site maintenance, plus how to keep your Drupal CMS site secure and up-to-date. Discover what's coming next in Drupal documentation and how your team can get involved.
Celebrating 30 Years of PHP: Fun Facts About the Language Behind Drupal

PHP marks its 30th birthday this year, and to celebrate, we explore fun facts about the language that powers Drupal and millions of other websites. From its humble beginnings to its thriving, modern-day performance, discover why PHP continues to be a developer favorite.
How to Handle a Website Outage: Troubleshooting and Restoring Availability

Learn how to quickly identify and resolve website downtime issues with this in-depth guide. From DNS problems to server failures, John Locke offers practical troubleshooting steps and solutions to restore your site's availability.
How to Write and Run Your First Functional Test in Drupal 10 Using PHPUnit and DDEV

Learn how to create and run your first functional test in Drupal 10 with this step-by-step guide. This tutorial covers everything from setting up the test file structure to executing the test in a DDEV environment using PHPUnit.
Palantir.net Named Top Tier Drupal Certified Partner

Palantir.net has been named a Top Tier Drupal Certified Partner, a status held by only four firms globally. The company has contributed to Drupal core, built tools like EditTogether, and led the modernization of Drupal.org. This recognition highlights Palantir’s long-standing technical leadership and commitment to open source.
Analysis of Past Security Flaws in Drupal AI Module Highlights LLM Risks

A May 2025 blog post by Drew Webber examines Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities in Drupal’s AI Automators submodule. The issues, disclosed in March 2025, stemmed from unsanitized shell commands and untrusted LLM output. Fixes were applied in version 1.0.5.
DevBranch Releases Drupal Extend Plugin for PHPStorm with Advanced Autocomplete Features

DevBranch has released a new PHPStorm plugin called Drupal Extend. It gives smart autocomplete for Drupal fields, entities, and services. The tool was shared by Drupal architect Bohdan Artemchuk and is already used globally.
IGES Enhances Internal Approval Workflows with Drupal 9 Migration

The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies upgraded its intranet to Drupal 9, streamlining mission request approvals, multilingual access, and HR system integration. Kalamuna led the redesign, improving workflow transparency and notification systems for staff efficiency.

16 June 2025

AI, Junior Devs, and Design Tools: Talking Drupal Café with Ivan Stegic & Randy Oest

In Talking Drupal TD Café #004, Ivan Stegic (TEN7) and Randy Oest (Amazing Rando Design) explore AI’s impact on junior developers, job hunting strategies, Figma updates, and the role of mentorship in tech.
Securing Drupal at the Server Level: Essential Hardening Tips

Discover real-world server-level security strategies for Drupal, from HTTPS and firewalls to containerization and monitoring—straight from Alex Lyzom’s guide.
Discover How Drupal Solves Business Challenges: Meetup in Bern, Switzerland – June 24, 2025

A Drupal Meetup is scheduled in Bern, Switzerland on June 24. Speakers from SV Group, Liip, and pharmaSuisse will share real-world Drupal solutions. Topics include multisite setups for restaurants and data visualization in healthcare.
Drupal AI 1.1.0 Introduces Agentic Framework, Enabling No-Code AI Agent Deployment

Drupal AI 1.1.0 introduces the Agentic framework, enabling users to create and deploy AI agents without coding. The framework stores agents as configurations that can be exported to platforms like chatbots, CLIs, and APIs. It also enhances integration with tools like OpenAI and Google Vertex, adding new visual testing options for AI agents.
Travel Sustainably to DrupalCon Vienna: Exclusive Discounts on Train Tickets

DrupalCon Vienna is promoting eco-friendly travel with discounted train fares through a partnership with ÖBB. Attendees can get up to 22% off by using a special TAN code when booking. This initiative supports the event’s sustainability goals while offering a comfortable travel option.
Drupal Events to Attend: June 16-22, 2025

This week, there are several exciting Drupal-related events. On June 17th, the virtual PHPverse 2025 event celebrates 30 years of PHP with expert talks. Also on June 17th, the Seattle Drupal Users Group will meet at Stoup Brewing for a casual social event. For those in Paris, Acquia Engage on June 18th will feature workshops on digital experience optimization and accessibility.
Automatic Nodetitles Bug Fixed in Backdrop and Backported to Drupal 7

A long-standing bug in the Automatic Nodetitles module has finally been fixed. The issue caused duplicate titles to default to "ant" and affected Drupal 7 and Backdrop CMS users for years. The fix came through community effort, with Backdrop solving it first and Drupal following through.
PHP Celebrates 30 Years with New Features and Ongoing Ecosystem Growth

A new SELTech blog post marks PHP's 30th anniversary by outlining key version milestones and upcoming features in PHP 8.4. It highlights performance improvements, async development, and modern tools like Composer and Laravel that continue to support PHP's role in powering most of the web.
Dotsquares Discusses Drupal CMS 2025, AI Features, and SME Use Cases

Kamlesh from Dotsquares joins host Diya Chandrani to discuss the January 2025 release of Drupal CMS, AI-powered automation, multisite management, and new no-code tools for small businesses. The talk includes case studies and outlines Dotsquares' contributions to the Drupal ecosystem.
Guide to Drupal Content Publishing for Marketers and Authors by Specbee

Specbee’s Priyanka Phukan outlines Drupal's content publishing tools for non-technical marketers. The article covers workflows, SEO modules, media handling, and multilingual features aimed at improving editorial efficiency.

13 June 2025

"We Really Want More People Contributing to Drupal"

Nikhil Deshpande, Georgia’s Chief Digital and AI Officer, shares how he led the state’s transition from a proprietary content management system (CMS) to Drupal, saving millions and enhancing accessibility. He discusses overcoming scepticism toward open source and the value of community contributions. As Secretary of the Drupal Association Board, he advocates for rebranding, AI integration, and user-centred design to advance Drupal's future.
Acquia Engage Paris 2025: A One-Day Event on Digital Innovation and Strategy

Acquia will host its Engage Paris event on June 18 at the Shangri-La Hotel. Speakers from BIC, Air Liquide, ICON, and Saint-Gobain will share digital transformation strategies using Acquia’s tools. The event also covers topics like accessibility, DXO, and DAM.
DrupalCon Vienna 2025 Puts AI Front and Center: Smarter Tools, Human Control

The newly launched Drupal AI Initiative by Dries Buytaert marks a major shift in how AI integrates with Drupal core, from automated landing page agents to privacy-first local LLMs. At DrupalCon Vienna (October 14–17, 2025), 18 expert-led sessions will dive deep into AI-driven tools, practical use cases, and forward-thinking open source strategies. This event demonstrates a full commitment to weaving AI into Drupal’s future.
Comparing the Top Drupal Cookie Consent Modules: Klaro vs. CookieYes vs. COOKiES

Struggling to choose a cookie consent solution for your Drupal site? Joshi Consultancy Services compares six leading modules, highlighting compliance, ease of use, and best-fit use cases.
Launching the Drupal IXP Program Amid Uncertainty: A Strategic Bet on Future Talent

The new Drupal IXP program offers paid experience and mentorship to early-career developers. Participants will gain hands-on skills in tasks like site building and module updates. The initiative aims to tackle Drupal’s talent gap and strengthen its long-term sustainability.
Jonathan Franks Explains Why Automated Testing Should Be Standard in Drupal Projects

Jonathan Franks of Breakthrough Technologies outlines the practical benefits of automated testing in Drupal development. He uses real-world scenarios to show how behavior tests reduce QA cycles and prevent regressions. The article introduces Drupal Test Traits (DTT) as a starting point for writing functional tests.
DDEV Outlines Sustainability Plan, Seeks Broader Community and Financial Support

DDEV maintainers detail steps to ensure project sustainability, highlighting current funding gaps, governance goals, and infrastructure management. The team seeks increased support and broader community participation to maintain operations.
How to Streamline Regression Testing for Faster, Safer Drupal Deployments

Discover how Zoocha simplifies regression testing in Drupal projects. Bruna Emerich shares checklists, workflows, and common pitfalls to help teams catch bugs early and deploy with confidence.
Drupal Modeler API Now Open for Community Testing

Jürgen Haas has announced the Modeler API, a new orchestration tool for complex Drupal configurations. It offers a visual interface to manage workflows across modules like ECA, AI agents, and migrations. The API is now open for community testing, with feedback actively encouraged.
Fei Lauren Shares LGBTQ+ Reflections and Community Insights for Drupal Pride 2025

Fei Lauren, a Drupal board member and DD&I lead, reflects on queer identity, inclusion practices, and global community connections in a Pride Month feature by the Drupal Association.
Drupal Developer Shares Custom AI Helper Module for Chat Integration

Jo Fitzgerald has released a new Drupal module called AI Helper. It simplifies chat-based AI integrations by structuring the request flow into pre-processing, processing, and post-processing stages. The module aims to reduce boilerplate code and supports future AI use cases.
Kat Shaw to Deliver Keynote at DrupalCamp Colorado 2025

Kat Shaw will keynote DrupalCamp Colorado 2025, happening July 25–26 in Denver. She's a Lead Engineer at Lullabot and a certified accessibility expert. Her talk will focus on inclusive design and accessibility in Drupal development.

12 June 2025

Drupal, By Design: The drunomics Model for Sustainable Open Source

drunomics is Austria’s leading Drupal agency, known for its deep integration of business goals and open-source contributions. The company supports Drupal through sponsorships, leadership roles, and its own distribution, Lupus Decoupled Drupal. CTO Wolfgang Ziegler highlights how aligning client work with community impact builds lasting value.
Drupal MCP 1.1 Released: Security, HTTP Support & Roadmap Update

Omedia has released version 1.1 of the Drupal MCP module, which connects Drupal to external LLMs using a standard protocol. The update strengthens security and adds HTTP transport for easier integration with cloud-based models. Future plans include OAuth support and integration with Drupal’s ECA system.
Suraj Kika Announces AgentEx: Search Integration with LocalGov Drupal

Jadu has launched AgentEx: Search for LocalGov Drupal, an AI-powered tool to improve site search for local councils. It delivers accurate answers from council websites using natural language, supporting over 70 languages and WCAG 2.2 AA standards. The tool is low-maintenance and aims to ease service access while reducing the load on the contact centre.

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