Dries Buytaert

A new idea proposed by Dries Buytaert suggests introducing "adaptable modules" to Drupal.org, a category of tested, site-specific code shared as starting points for AI-driven customisation. The concept aims to lower contribution barriers while embracing the evolving role of AI in software development. ...more

Dries Buytaert explores a growing problem of the modern web: content disappearance. Drawing inspiration from RAID storage systems, he proposes a “digital preservation RAID” that accepts failure as inevitable and designs for resilience across platforms like GitHub, the Internet Archive, and decentralised storage. It’s a thoughtful call to rethink how we preserve knowledge for the long term. ...more

Ahead of his blog's 20th anniversary, Drupal founder Dries Buytaert has open-sourced nearly two decades of content by exporting it to GitHub in Markdown format, aiming to preserve it for centuries through decentralized distribution. ...more

Dries Buytaert reflects on the recent public clash between DHH and Matt Mullenweg over the meaning of "open source," arguing that while definitions matter, the deeper issue is sustainability. He calls for more focus on structural solutions that reward meaningful contribution and discourage free riding. ...more

Dries Buytaert explains why Acquia Source lets customers export their entire Drupal site—code, content, config, and all—without restriction. This “freedom to leave” isn’t just a technical feature; it’s a strategy grounded in transparency, customer trust, and the open-source philosophy that underpins Drupal. ...more

In a Thanksgiving note, Dries Buytaert expresses appreciation for the Drupal Security Team—a group that often works behind the scenes to safeguard millions of websites. Their coordination, professionalism, and quiet consistency embody the best of open source responsibility and maturity. ...more

Dries Buytaert has updated his personal photo stream on a Drupal site by replacing a JavaScript-based infinite scroll implementation with a cleaner, attribute-driven approach using htmx. The result is less code and a smoother integration with Drupal core's growing support for modern front-end techniques. ...more

At DrupalCon Nara, Dries Buytaert joined Pam Barone for a live Q&A in place of a prepared keynote. Their conversation ranged from Drupal Canvas and AI to how open source aligns with civic goals. The event also doubled as a strategic planning session for the Drupal CMS leadership team. ...more

Dries Buytaert reflects on Acquia’s decision to shut down Drupal Gardens and reveals Acquia Source, a new Drupal-based SaaS. The blog outlines why the need for a flexible, low-overhead Drupal hosting option never went away and how Acquia is finally building it—openly, and with long-term vision. ...more

Dries Buytaert has shared a setup guide for developers contributing to the Drupal Piece in Activepieces. The post outlines the steps required to configure a local development environment that supports full code contributions, unlike the Docker-based setup used for general testing. ...more

Dries Buytaert’s latest blog post outlines a major shift in software architecture: orchestration platforms are becoming foundational infrastructure. Citing his investment in Activepieces, Buytaert emphasizes the need for truly open alternatives and sees Drupal evolving from integration hub to a key node in a broader automation network. ...more

In his October 2025 keynote at DrupalCon Vienna, Dries Buytaert outlined Drupal’s strategic pivot for the AI-driven web. With updates on Drupal Canvas, Site Templates, autonomous agents, and orchestration tools, the State of Drupal talk showcased how Drupal is not just adapting to AI—it’s built for it. ...more