Last week’s webinar brought together three voices helping to shape the Drupal AI Initiative: Paul Johnson, Christoph Breidert, and Kristen Pol. Together, they painted a picture of where Drupal is headed with AI, and what the community is already learning through direct experimentation.
Watch the full webinar recording on The Drupal Association YouTube Channel.
Paul opened with key takeaways from the global AI survey. 79.2% of respondents reported using AI in their everyday work, and over 61% of organisations were already running internal experiments. One message was clear: AI isn’t theoretical anymore. People are trying, testing, and shipping.
The majority of respondents, 79.2%, reported that they were using AI in their everyday work.
— Paul Johnson

Christoph followed with a look at what’s driving the momentum behind the Drupal AI initiative. He emphasized that Drupal’s open and flexible nature makes it a strong fit for AI innovation, and that the initiative was a natural response to the rapid experimentation already happening across agencies and contributors.
The Drupal AI initiative was launched not so long ago, and it just came out of that many companies are of course experimenting with AI. Drupal has always been at the forefront of innovation.
— Christoph Breidert

Kristen brought the discussion back to the roadmap, reminding us that all of this work depends on collaboration, visibility, and good stewardship. She also highlighted that the initiative has gained traction because contributors are sharing back, not just building in silos.
We couldn’t have analyzed any results if we didn’t have any, so appreciate that. This is only working because people are contributing back.
— Kristen Pol

The takeaway for me? The initiative is gaining momentum because it’s being built with the community, not for it. If you want to get involved, this is the moment. Whether you’re experimenting with use cases, building tools, or helping shape the messaging, the door is wide open and we’re eager for the help.
The full webinar is available to watch on the Drupal Association YouTube Channel.
Want to Help?
There are many ways to plug in: contribute to the codebase, share your experiments, join the Slack channel, or attend the next webinar. The Drupal AI Initiative is making room for builders, strategists, and communicators alike.File attachments:  week 3 Webinar.jpg

We will try to give back information about what is happening on the technical side, so people can stay up to date with improvements happening in the Drupal AI space from a developers perspective.
I was recently myself away on vacation for some weeks, and realized just how quickly everything is moving, both in the AI space and the Drupal AI space when you are not actively following it. The Drupal AI Initiative and its people contributing to it, outside of FreelyGive, have started its own momentum.
So this is a way to get a bi-weekly update on what is happening outside of releases, to be able to test things happening on the dev branches of different projects.
Tool API is released
The first alpha release of Tool API happened in the past week. The idea behind the Tool API is to create one uniformed API for any type of tool with clear input and output schemas. These will be able to be used both as function calling tools for AI, for tools for MCP, but also in the future derive actions for powerful automation tools like ECA. 
In practice it means that you can define a tool once and use it in multiple systems, including as a function call for AI. The idea with this is that you should be able to create reusable tools for manipulating entities, using views as context, getting information about the Drupal system etc. simply in the GUI and be shipped as configuration. 
This together with the functionality to create completely custom function calls in the UI using ECA, opens up for shipping a lot of agents as configuration without other module dependencies.
Tool API is being released as its own module, since the possibilities of how to use this is something that is outside of the scope of just the AI module.
Going forward with the MCP Client, we will most likely use Tool API as well as the foundation to make sure that any tool from a MCP server you want to create a version of inside Drupal.
A huge thanks to Michael Lander who has been working tirelessly on this project and for all the expertise he has been giving back to the AI project in general.
A video of the tool api in action creating Drupal content that with Claude Desktop and MCP using natural language can be found here.
Image-To-Image operation type is merged
One year ago when the initial Image to image operation type was thought of, it was a fairly “useless” AI inference type. The problem was that the AI models could not keep consistency, meaning that at best you could use it for some nice demoing purposes, most of which made little sense to use in a Drupal context.
This has somewhat since changed, with Dreamstudio offering things like removing backgrounds, outpainting of images to fit specific ratios etc. and OpenAI GPT-1-Image making it possible to generate images in a style of another image. This was what it was initially meant for.
However, since the issue was put “in review” and it has now been merged, Nano Banana was released and is a complete game changer in this field. It lets you edit images in natural language with very good consistency and gives a future image of what is to come.
We just need to add that to a provider now and we will have a way for a chatbot or another prompting interface to change images directly inside Drupal using natural language.
Use Tavily in your agents to do web searches and research
The Tavily module got another release - 2.0.0-rc3. Tavily is a service specifically designed for connecting your agent to the web.
The main feature of this release is a function call that you can use in your agent to do web searches to get either full html scraped webpages or markdown versions of the websites it finds.
This means that you can have an agent summarizing some topic for you or fact checking something for you.
See more here: https://www.drupal.org/project/tavily
Support for Fibers
Currently the AI module is treating any provider synchronously. This means that if you ask for instance OpenAI four different things that are not dependent on each other, we at the moment run the first one, start the second one when the first one is done and so on.
This change makes sure that we can utilize Fibers in PHP and run this asynchronously, so the process only becomes as slow as the slowest of the four calls in this case.
Currently we have no real case usage of this, but future jobs like for instance AI Translate, where each field translation is independent of the other, could work in parallel to translate a lot faster.
See: https://www.drupal.org/project/ai/issues/3538027
Removing code reiteration and reusing provider standards
A lot of providers today are using a standard that OpenAI created for its messaging API platforms. This means that a lot of providers can actually reuse a lot of code that we initially set up for the OpenAI provider.
The problem is that you do not want to make a provider dependent on the OpenAI provider, just because you want to inherit functionality from it.
Because of this we have opted to create a base class for OpenAI based providers, outside of the normal base class.
You can see the base class here.
We have already started removing huge chunks of code that was just duplication of code found in other providers.
Other smaller but noticeable fixes:


The AI Translate’s Drush command to translate can now take multiple ids, instead of just one: https://www.drupal.org/project/ai/issues/3537084


We have added a marker interface for all exceptions the AI module throws, so you can catch em’ all: https://www.drupal.org/project/ai/issues/3542498


The StreamIteratorInterface has been worked over for 1.2.x release, without being backwards breaking, but with provider developers needing to take a step to make logging of the response working. This is to prepare for making tool calling possible using streamed output:


https://www.drupal.org/project/ai/issues/3541471


https://www.drupal.org/project/ai/issues/3541472




Stay tuned for further bi-weekly Drupal AI development progress. Visit the Drupal AI Initiative home for ways to connect and get involved.

Discover how Drupal applies AI and how it could play an active role in your AI stack at DrupalCon Vienna.
The Drupal community recently announced the Drupal AI Initiative, which focuses on enhancing existing AI capabilities in an ethical, transparent, and flexible manner. Several companies have joined the initiative, altogether contributing over $600,000 in funding and personnel salary at this time. And the team continues to expand! This has long been in the making, so of course we've added strategic programming to DrupalCon Vienna to get you up to speed.
While many valuable AI sessions are available, seven sessions from the AI makers themselves are particularly noteworthy. It’s remarkable that all these sessions are included in a standard DrupalCon ticket!


For a comprehensive overview of the initiative, its strategy, and user benefits, consider the AI strategy and application session by Christoph Breidert and Frederik Wouters.


For a hands-on experience with AI content generation, AI workflows, agents, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Christoph and Frederik will also host a nearly two-hour workshop for live practical application.


Individuals interested in delving deeper into AI agents, but without coding experience, will find a dedicated session by Marcus Johansson, the architect behind them, titled "Building AI Agents without coding".


You have the AI building blocks, but how will those work together in a workflow? Jasper Lammens covers this using Drupal's ECA module for configuration and even relying on Drupal's support for the AI Model Context Protocol. This session will demonstrate the use of AI for chat, text-to-speech, and more.


Despite all of these capabilities, what if the AI Agent you need is not available? Vincenzo Gambino will guide developers on creating new AI Agents, Tools, and Assistants from scratch using the ai_agents module. This workshop will focus on designing intelligent features that respond to users, providing attendees with practical skills and working code.


For situations where an AI-made site configuration change did not yield the desired results, Fabian Bircher will present a session on various approaches to undo, including the new Config Checkpoint UI module.


Last, but definitely not least, Experience Builder's first stable release is expected at DrupalCon Vienna! The AI integration being built will provide easy ways to create pages and refine content. James Abrahams says the AI Agent Swarm is coming to Experience Builder and nothing in Drupal will ever be the same again! 



Sessions are not the only reason to come to DrupalCon. The Drupal AI funding companies are among the event's sponsors, so you can talk to each at their booths. The AI team will also be in the contribution room collaborating on improvements, and will hold targeted discussions in Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions that will show up on the live schedule later.
DrupalCon Vienna is the place to immerse yourself in the latest Drupal AI developments and be part of what is coming next! Regular ticket prices are only available until the end of September, so buy your tickets now!

As mentioned a few weeks ago, the new Contribution Records system is being integrated into our current Drupal.org issues, with the main goal still being the move to GitLab issues.
We have had for a few weeks view-only links pointing to the new system. The moment to start editing that information in the new system, and therefore no longer in the Drupal.org issue itself, is the next step.
When we do the switch, all credit information will be managed in the new system. Maintainers will be able to assign credits, and contributors will be able to set their organization attributions (as employer and/or customer), and save their default values for future attributions.
All issue participants are brought automatically from the Drupal.org issue to the Contribution Record, so you won't need to add contributors twice.
As a maintainer, you'll only need to decide who you give credit to.

And as a contributor, you'll only need to review your attribution. 

If you want to report bugs or give feedback you can do it via the issue queue for the Contribution Records module.

Let’s be honest: It’s not always easy to be part of a global community. And the last few years have made that clearer than ever.
The Drupal Community Working Group (CWG) is here to help create a more supportive and inclusive community for everyone. We uphold our Code of Conduct, and support community members navigating tough situations. We’re also working behind the scenes to build proactive systems of care and recognition. It’s challenging work, but it’s deeply meaningful.
We’re currently looking to expand our team.
Why now?
Because communities don’t just maintain themselves. They need caretakers. And the world we’re building today needs people who can hold complexity with care, especially in open source.
You might be a good fit if you:

Stay calm under pressure, even when tensions run high.
Are comfortable listening without rushing to fix.
Know when to step forward - and when to take a break.
Understand the importance of confidentiality and trust within the community
Believe in the kind of leadership that puts people first.

We know that strong communities are built on diverse lived experiences. We welcome volunteers who bring thoughtful insight from navigating exclusion, invisibility, or underrepresentation in open source or digital communities.
Job Roles:

Community Health Team Member – Help develop and run initiatives like workshops, resources, and tools that strengthen communication and community well-being. This role is a pathway to deeper involvement with the CWG, including the Conflict Resolution Team.
Conflict Resolution Team (CRT) Member – Guide community members through conflicts, mediate, and help uphold community standards. Ideal for those who have experience or interest in community care and support.

If this resonates with you, or if someone you know would be a great fit, please get in touch at drupal-cwg@drupal.org. A better community depends on people like you.
Join our Drupal Slack channel (#community-health) to connect with the community and check out our upcoming office hours to learn more.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 1900 UTC
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Today, we are delighted to announce the addition of ten new Drupal AI supporting organisations, known as “Makers”. Now we have a total of $175,000 in funding, significantly strengthening the capacity to build on Drupal’s position as the best open-source AI-powered CMS.

Dominic De Cooman announces the new makers (opens in new window)
Being a Maker means more than providing funding.
Each agrees to allocate staff dedicated to advancing key areas of the initiative, ensuring that development can accelerate at pace and remain firmly aligned with the real-world of businesses, agencies, and marketers worldwide. With these new makers, at least 15 full-time staff are now dedicated to advancing Drupal AI.
The latest Drupal AI Makers (in alphabetical order):

Anonymous sponsor (Gold)
Axelerant (Gold)
Elevated Third (Silver)
ImageX (Silver)
Joshi Consultancy Services (Gold)
Morpht (Gold)
QED42 (Gold)
SeeD EM (Gold)
Zivtech (Gold)
Zoocha (Gold)

View the complete list of Drupal AI Makers.
What having new makers means
This is the largest single wave of AI Makers since the Drupal AI Initiative began. The combined funding and staff contributions mean:

Faster delivery of core AI features for Drupal
Better documentation, governance, and community enablement
Stronger global representation from agencies across regions

With each new backer, our collective capacity grows. Together, we are shaping AI capabilities that are open, responsible, and designed to create real impact.
This new wave of makers reflects growing recognition of the importance of responsible, open-source AI tools in content management and digital experiences. We welcome further organisations that share this vision to join us in supporting the future of AI in Drupal.
Dominic De Cooman, Funding Lead, Drupal AI Initiative

Where will the sponsorship be invested?

Core AI module development (Drupal AI 1.x roadmap)
AI orchestration improvements and model-agnostic infrastructure
Integration recipes for popular tools (RAG, content automation, search)
AI page creation and optimization with Experience Builder
Governance and community coordination
Documentation, examples, and best practices

Agency leaders from across the Drupal community are uniting behind the Drupal AI Initiative, recognising both its strategic importance and its practical benefits. Their commitment reflects a shared belief that Drupal’s open approach can shape responsible AI while unlocking new opportunities for clients and accelerating innovation across the ecosystem.
We’re investing in Drupal AI to help build open, responsible AI—shaped by its users—for clients, the community, and Drupal’s future.
Glenn Hilton, CEO, ImageX

We are proud to support Drupal’s AI Initiative. It will extend Drupal’s open, extensible power and deliver the AI-driven B2B growth our clients are asking for.
Jeff Calderone, CEO, Elevated Third

Drupal AI embodies the power of collaboration to make advanced technology accessible, ethical, and impactful for all.
Jairo Pinzón, CEO, SeeD EM

We are joining forces with other certified Drupal partners to accelerate this initiative and elevate Drupal to the premier AI-enabled CMS platform.
Will Huggins, CEO, Zoocha

We're dedicated to the Drupal AI Initiative because we believe in empowering creators with cutting-edge tools. Our contribution is an investment in a smarter, more innovative future for the entire Drupal community.
Bhavin Joshi, Co-founder & CTO, Joshi Consultancy Services

As soon as we heard about the AI Initiative, we wanted to be involved. Drupal is a natural candidate for AI functionality, with so much content available to uplift and leverage.The AI Initiative will bring big wins for users, editors, owners, site builders and AI agents alike.
Murray Woodman, Managing Director, Morpht

What are the benefits of being an AI maker?

Direct influence over the Drupal AI roadmap
Early access to features and recipes
Recognition on Drupal.org and in marketing campaigns
Networking with other AI leaders in the Drupal ecosystem
Contribution credit and community visibility

Discover how your organisation can become a maker too.
Further reading: Accelerating Innovation - Introducing the Drupal AI Initiative by The Drupal Association.
 

The Drupal Business Survey investigates the trends in the digital market, in particular from service providers involved with the open source DXP Drupal. Digital agencies from all over the world participate in the yearly survey and the business insights on market share and growth opportunities gained are shared with those who’ve submitted responses. 
Begun many years ago by Drupal Business Network with Janne Kalliola, Michel Van Velde, and Imre Gmelig Meijling, the survey is now administered by the Drupal Association in order to promote global reach and protect the confidentiality of the information. Janne, Michel, and Imre are still involved in the analysis and reporting of the anonymized data from the survey.
Drupal’s open source ecosystem is supported by a strong community of tens of thousands professionals worldwide, working together on the popular digital experience platform. Because Drupal is open source, anyone can work with Drupal or make changes to it. An important part of this community are the agencies that provide Drupal services to end users and drive Drupal’s market. The Drupal Business Survey seeks the input from these agencies so that meaningful data for business owners and decision makers can be built into their business strategies. 
The Drupal Business Survey has been a valuable guide for digital service providers, even to those working with other technologies than Drupal.
Take the survey here!
Results in 2024
Nearly 72% of participating companies hired new staff, with most saying it was to meet growing project demand. Many agencies also shared that over half of their revenue came from Drupal 9 and 10 clients, reinforcing Drupal’s continued strength in enterprise work.
We also saw some interesting shifts in client sectors. Public sector, education, and nonprofits remained Drupal’s strongest markets. Healthcare and medicine showed signs of growth and is gradually catching up, which could make it one to watch in future surveys. A number of agencies told us that after a difficult 2023, their pipelines were looking stronger in early 2024. Almost half of respondents said they were already using AI in client work or planning to, which is something we’ll definitely want to keep tracking in this year’s results.
Changes for 2025
In 2025, as the Drupal Association fully takes over the administration, maintenance, and communication of the Drupal Business Survey, we are implementing a few changes.
First, the response window has been shortened and moved to a time that better aligns with firms planning for 2026. The survey will be issued on 19 August 2025, with a submission deadline of 23 September 2025.
Second, the questions have been reviewed and adjusted to improve their analytical value, particularly for comparing trends across years. This standardization process will continue in future editions to ensure we can report data with statistical significance.
Finally, the Drupal Business Survey will now serve as the Drupal Association’s official business survey. We will no longer support duplicative business surveys throughout the year. The survey originally developed by Janne, Michel, and Imre has a long and respected history, and we believe it’s best for this to become the official Drupal market survey.
Drupal Business Dinner
The Drupal market is eager to see how digital service providers are using Drupal and how the market has evolved this year. The key takeaways from the 2025 Drupal Business Survey will be shared at the Drupal Business Dinner on Wednesday, 15 October. Please note that you must register separately for this event by purchasing your ticket here. A deeper dive into the survey results will be given during the dedicated session on Thursday at 9:15 am. View session details here.
DrupalCon Europe is the yearly Drupal conference where over 1,000 Drupal users and professionals meet to exchange ideas and further evolve Drupal. This year’s event will be held from 14–17 October in Vienna, Austria.
About the Business Survey
The Drupal Business Survey supports Drupal businesses worldwide and is organized by a team of industry experts Imre Gmelig Meijling (React Online), Janne Kalliola (Exove) and Michel van Velde (Craftmore) in collaboration with the Drupal Association. 
Drupal is the open source Digital Experience Platform used by many organizations worldwide including Nestlé, Lufthansa and World Wildlife Fund ( WWF).
Participate and share your insights
Drupal experts are invited to share their Drupal business insights through the Business Survey anonymously and come to DrupalCon Europe to review the results together.
You can take the Drupal Business Survey 2025 anonymously here. The survey closes on 23 September.

In July 2025 we asked business leaders and agency experts to identify the AI capabilities in marketing they value most. During our upcoming webinar, we will share exclusive insights from survey analysis gathered from 216 AI professionals, business leaders, and technical decision makers from 199 different organizations across multiple industries.
Our findings provide a clear picture of where organisations are focusing their AI investments, and the features they regard as essential for future success. These insights can help your leadership prioritize AI investments to maximize their strategic benefit.
Join us 28 August 17:00-18:00 CET. Register your place today!
What You Will Learn

Top AI capabilities organisations value and want the most, and how these vary across different industries.
Emerging trends and sector-specific priorities shaping the next phase of AI in digital experience platforms.
How these insights are influencing the strategic direction and roadmap of Drupal AI to meet the needs of agencies, site owners, and end users.
Practical ways you can engage with the Drupal AI Initiative and contribute to its future development.

Exclusive early access to our analysis
All registered attendees will receive the full research report, enabling you to benchmark your organisation’s priorities against industry data.
Session Format
The presentation will run for 45 minutes, followed by a Q&A session where attendees can put their questions directly to the team.
This is an important opportunity to understand which AI features are most valued today, see how they are prioritised in Drupal AI’s roadmap, and explore the ways they could significantly benefit your organisation.
Register your place today.