The Drupal AI module radically transforms how you integrate artificial intelligence into your Drupal sites. Whether you're a developer, site builder, or administrator, this unified framework allows you to harness the power of LLMs (Large Language Models) with remarkable simplicity.
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Gone are the days of juggling multiple incompatible modules or manually managing API keys from different providers. The AI module offers an elegant abstraction layer that lets you switch between OpenAI (ChatGPT, DALL-E), Anthropic (Claude), Mistral, Fireworks, or even open-source models via Ollama, LMStudio, and Huggingface.
🎯 A Framework Designed for Everyone
For Site Builders
Create powerful AI applications without writing a single line of code. Intuitive interfaces allow you to configure chatbots, automate content generation, translate with one click, and much more.
For Developers
Enjoy a flexible and consistent API. No more managing the specifics of each provider: one API for all. The module handles authentication, rate limits, and format conversions.
For Administrators
Enable AI features with just a few clicks. The modular framework allows you to activate only what you need, without bloating your site.
🚀 Key Features
AI Core
The foundation providing access to all common models with extensibility for any required model. Modules using this can swap out any model they need seamlessly.
AI Explorer
An admin area where you can explore text generation capabilities and test your prompts. The ideal place to refine your AI interactions before implementing them.
AI Automators
Use Automators to populate and modify any field in Drupal. This becomes the starting point for creating complex AI applications where prompts can be chained together in workflows as simple or complex as needed. Includes AI LLMs, web scraping, OCR file extraction, and ECA integration.
AI Search (Experimental)
Search through your content intelligently with Semantic Search or ask an LLM Chatbot to explore your content. By integrating embeddings and vector databases (Milvus, Zilliz, Pinecone) into Search API, we reduce hallucinations and enable Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
AI Assistants API + Chatbot
A framework for configuring advanced chatbot functionality. Provides a single configuration point while allowing you to swap out the front-end to whatever you need.
AI CKEditor
AI assistant integrated directly into CKEditor 5. Send prompts, do spelling corrections, translations and more, all within your content editor.
AI Content
Assistive tools for content editing: adjust tone, summarize body text, suggest taxonomy terms, and check content for moderation violations.
AI Translate
Simple one-click AI-powered translations, ideal for multilingual sites.
AI Validations
Works with field_validations to use AI/LLM prompts for text validation.
AI Logging
Log any AI request and response for monitoring and debugging.
🔌 Supported AI Providers
The module supports an extensive list of AI providers, giving you maximum flexibility:
- Commercial Providers: OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), Google Gemini/Vertex, Azure, AWS Bedrock, Mistral, Fireworks AI, Groq, Perplexity, xAI
- Open Source & Local: Ollama, LMStudio, Huggingface
- Specialized Services: Deepseek, Deepgram, DeepL Translate, ElevenLabs, Auphonic
🗄️ Vector Database Support
For AI Search functionality, the module integrates with vector databases:
- Milvus
- Pinecone
- Postgres with pgvector
- Azure Cognitive Search
- SQLite with vector extension
💻 Developer Examples
LLM Call Example
// Find the default selected LLM
$sets = \Drupal::service('ai.provider')->getDefaultProviderForOperationType('chat');
$service = \Drupal::service('ai.provider');
$provider = $service->createInstance($sets['provider_id']);
$messages = new ChatInput([
new chatMessage('system', 'You are helpful assistant.'),
new chatMessage('user', $input),
]);
$message = $provider->chat($messages, $sets['model_id'])->getNormalized();
return $message->getText();Image Generation Example
$config = [
"n" => 1,
"response_format" => "url",
"size" => "1024x1024",
"quality" => "standard",
"style" => "vivid",
];
$tags = ["tag_1", "tag_2"];
$ai_provider->setConfiguration($config);
$input = new TextToImageInput($prompt);
$response = $ai_provider->textToImage($input_prompt, $default_model, $tags);
$url = $this->saveAndGetImageUrl($response);🛠️ Ecosystem & Extensions
The Drupal AI module integrates with numerous other modules:
- AI Agents: Framework for manipulating your website
- AI Image Alt Text: Automatic alt text generation
- AI Migrate: AI assistance during migrations
- AI SEO: SEO analysis within node view
- AI Media Image: Image generation directly into media library
- AI TMGMT: AI as translation provider with TMGMT
- AI Webform Guard: Spam protection for webforms
- ECA Integration: Complex workflows and AI widgets
📊 Real-World Use Cases
1. Automated Content Creation
Generate articles, summaries, meta descriptions, and SEO content automatically. Perfect for content-heavy sites needing to scale production.
2. Intelligent Multilingual Sites
One-click contextual translations that understand your content's tone and meaning, not just literal word-for-word translation.
3. Advanced RAG Chatbots
Create conversational assistants that can answer questions about your specific content, reducing hallucinations through semantic search and vector databases.
4. Automated Content Moderation
Detect inappropriate content before publication, protecting your brand and community.
5. Accessibility Enhancement
Automatically generate alt text for images, improving accessibility compliance and SEO.
6. SEO Optimization
Analyze and optimize content for search engines directly within your editing workflow.
🎓 Getting Started
Requirements
- Drupal 10.x or 11.x
- Key module (for storing API keys securely)
- PHP 8.1+ recommended
Installation
composer require drupal/ai
drush en aiConfiguration
- Install the Key module and configure your API keys
- Enable desired AI submodules
- Configure your preferred AI provider in /admin/config/ai
- Test your setup in AI Explorer
🌟 Why Choose Drupal AI?
Unified API
One consistent interface for all AI providers. Switch providers without changing your code.
Vendor Independence
Not locked into any single AI provider. Use commercial services or self-hosted open-source models.
Production Ready
Used by major organizations with proper error handling, logging, and rate limiting built-in.
Active Development
Backed by Acquia, Soapbox, Velir, Nuvole, and QED42 with continuous improvements and new features.
Community Support
Active community on Drupal Slack #ai channel with regular updates and help available.
🚦 Best Practices
1. Start with AI Explorer
Test your prompts thoroughly before implementing them in production workflows.
2. Use Appropriate Models
Different models excel at different tasks. GPT-4 for complex reasoning, Claude for long contexts, smaller models for speed.
3. Implement Fallbacks
AI services can be unreliable. Always have fallback logic and error handling.
4. Monitor Costs
AI API calls cost money. Use AI Logging to track usage and implement rate limiting.
5. Validate AI Output
AI can hallucinate. Use AI Validations and human review for critical content.
🔮 Future Roadmap
The Drupal AI team is actively working on:
- AI Evaluations: Framework for testing and evaluating LLMs and AI applications
- More Providers: Continuous addition of new AI service integrations
- Advanced RAG: Improved retrieval mechanisms and context handling
- AI Agents: More sophisticated autonomous agents for site management
🎯 VOID's Expertise
At VOID, we specialize in integrating AI into Drupal architectures for Moroccan and international clients. Our expertise includes:
- Custom AI workflow implementation
- RAG chatbot development
- Multilingual AI content strategies
- Performance optimization for AI-heavy sites
- Training and support for development teams
📚 Resources
- Official Drupal AI Module
- Drupal Slack #ai Channel
- DrupalCon Sessions and Screencasts
🎬 Conclusion
The Drupal AI module represents a quantum leap in how we integrate artificial intelligence into content management systems. Its unified approach, extensive provider support, and production-ready features make it the definitive solution for AI in Drupal.
Whether you're building intelligent chatbots, automating content creation, or implementing advanced semantic search, the Drupal AI module provides the foundation you need to succeed.
Ready to transform your Drupal site with AI? Contact VOID for expert guidance and implementation support.
