Tag1 Uses Claude Code to Build GUI for AUTO_INCREMENT Alter Module in Drupal

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Inspired by a demo from Dries Buytaert, Mauricio Dinarte of Tag1 Consulting used Claude Code to create a graphical administration interface for Drupal’s AUTO_INCREMENT Alter module, traditionally operated via command-line tools like Drush.

The AUTO_INCREMENT Alter module helps developers manage database table increments and prevent entity ID conflicts. Dinarte’s goal was to make it more accessible by adding a user-friendly interface built with the help of Claude Code inside DDEV. Using detailed prompts, he guided the AI tool to create permissions, routes, and views that replicated CLI features directly within Drupal’s admin system.

The project produced five admin pages, three of which worked on the first attempt. Others required refinement as AI occasionally generated invalid or outdated code. Dinarte emphasizes that while AI can accelerate Drupal development, developers must review and understand all generated code. The resulting GUI is included in 1.0.0-alpha5 of the module.

“To make effective use of AI you need to have a clear idea of what you want to build and translate requirements into descriptive prompts.” — Mauricio Dinarte

Reference: Improve the Usability of Drupal’s AUTO_INCREMENT Alter Module by Mauricio Dinarte (dinarcon), Tag1 Consulting (1 October 2025)

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