Drupal

The new chx/drupal-pretty-printer package formats PHP code to match Drupal coding standards after AST manipulation with nikic/php-parser. Developed for automation tools like Module Builder and Drupal Rector, it supports both php-parser v4 and v5. Now available on Packagist. ...more

The Field Permissions module for Drupal allows administrators to manage view and edit access to individual fields within content types based on user roles. It supports granular control over field visibility and editing, with settings for private fields and custom permissions, and includes a reporting feature for reviewing field-level access configurations. ...more

Smart Menu Links, developed by Martin Anderson-Clutz, introduce a configurable system for generating dynamic menu links in the Drupal Event Platform. The feature adapts navigation based on URL context and event workflow states, reducing manual setup and enhancing usability. ...more

The monthly Drupal for Nonprofits call, hosted by NTEN.org, will take place on May 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The open Zoom session welcomes nonprofit Drupal users and developers to discuss community topics and share insights. ...more

Freelock’s John Locke explores the intersection of open source software, sustainable business practices, and responsible AI integration. The blog post critiques venture-backed tech monopolies, promotes self-hosting with tools like Drupal and NextCloud, and outlines practical uses of AI that align with ethical and independent operations. ...more

Drupal Nederland outlines the Starshot initiative’s plans for introducing Site Templates and a future Drupal Marketplace. These tools aim to help developers and site builders launch sites faster using preconfigured themes, modules, and content structures. The Marketplace would enable the sharing and reuse of open-source and premium templates across the Drupal community. ...more

Kevin Reynen shared key resources from his Stanford WebCamp session on DEV, outlining how applying structured Salesforce-style governance can improve Drupal team contributions and maintenance workflows. The approach was shaped by customized training from Mike Anello for the University of Denver. ...more

A recent post by Drew Webber highlights a critical RCE vulnerability in the Drupal AI module, tied to unsafe shell command usage in AI Automators. The flaw, disclosed by the Drupal Security Team, allowed command injection through prompt and file input. A patch in version 1.0.5 addresses the issue. ...more

The Drupal Association will hold a webinar on 14 May 2025 to help individuals and organizations understand how to contribute to Drupal and earn credits toward Drupal Certified Partner status. ...more

The Network of European Drupal Associations (NEDA) have launched elections for two seats on the newly formed European Working Group. Voting is open until 17 May 2025 to help shape the future governance of a European Drupal Federation. ...more

The Drupal Association is developing a governance framework for its Marketplace, focusing on code quality, security, contributor fairness, and sustainable monetization. Feedback from the community is shaping the process. ...more

QED42’s blog post by Souvik Pal provides a detailed overview of Drupal caching strategies, tools, and monitoring techniques. The post outlines backend selection, cache invalidation, and performance metrics to improve site speed and stability. ...more