We've been doing a LOT of training around Drupal AI.
What is Drupal AI?
Drupal AI brings practical, real-world artificial intelligence tools right into Drupal. Instead of sending your content or workflow out to separate services, you can work with AI directly inside the CMS you already know. It gives site builders, editors, and developers access to things like natural language processing, content generation, image creation, and automated workflows in a way that feels native to Drupal.
The system is modular, so you can connect to the major AI providers and choose the tools that make sense for your site. The result is a smarter, more flexible Drupal that adapts to how you build, edit, and manage content. It’s a straightforward way to move from traditional content management to an intelligent, future-focused Drupal experience.
Why AI Matters in Drupal
- Enhanced Productivity: Automate repetitive content tasks and reduce manual effort by up to 60% (not substantiated by anything except my experience).
- Intelligent Automation: Streamline workflows from content creation to translation, SEO optimization, and user support.
- AI Based Search: Using a RAG and the Search API - have a chatbot on your site that can answer questions.
Rod presented a full-day training at Drupal GovCon in August (https://www.drupalgovcon.org/index.php/training) and is presenting a session at DrupalCamp Chattanooga this weekend (https://www.drupalcampchattanooga.com/schedule/day-1).
The Training Series
This training series shows you how you can can actually set it up and use it. Most of the tutorials out there don't explain actually how to set it up, just show you the cool stuff it can do. Well in this series we're going to show you just that, how to set it up, how to use it and how to integrate it into your everyday Drupal experience. 14 videos - around 105 minutes in total.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzsVnB6YQ3k&list=PL-uvhR-tfZnWEbxaDXMzQcrkbcmLpN421
Here's the first video in the series
PDF's
12 Helpful Resources
- “AI (Artificial Intelligence)” module on Drupal.org - The official core module for AI in Drupal — a foundational place to begin.
- DrupalForge.org AI Demo - Spin up a site ready to go to learn and practice on.
- amazee.ai AI Provider - this is huge! Add a closed LLM of your choice for only $30/month (unlimited)
- Amazee Labs AI Test - Try out all the features on a fully functional site (similar to #2)
- “AI in Drupal: a focused guide to practical implementation” — QED42 - A business-/developer-friendly overview covering how to leverage the AI layer for workflows, search, content generation.
- “Drupal AI Academy” on Drupal.org - Webinar series and recordings — useful for training and building your authority as an instructor.
- “9 Drupal AI modules that can make your website smarter” — Specbee blog - A breakdown of contributed modules/extensions that build on the core AI module — good resource for site-builders. (LOVE Specbee blog posts...)
- “AI: How to use it or integrate it in contrib modules” — Drupal.org docs - Developer-level documentation for building module integrations with the AI abstraction layer — ideal for your advanced training.
- “Step-by-Step Guide Creating RAG-Based Drupal AI Chatbot” — Vardot blog - Practical walkthrough for semantic search / RAG (retrieval‐augmented generation) workflows in Drupal — advanced use-case. (we cover this in the course but here's an article on it.)
- “The basics: Learning how to build a Drupal module using AI” — JRockowitz blog - A reflective developer article exploring how AI assists in module building — good for the “thinking” part of your training.
- Exploring AI Generated Modules (article and video) - DrupalHelps.com
- “Overview of Drupal AI modules in one place” — Drupal.org issue thread - A curated list of modules and ecosystem details — useful reference for your training handbook or module list.
Take of all these with a grain of salt - things are changing so quickly!
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Drupal AI integrates artificial intelligence tools directly into Drupal, enabling site builders, editors, and developers to use features like natural language processing, content generation, and image creation. Its modular system connects to major AI providers, making Drupal smarter and more flexible for users. Recently, extensive training sessions have been held, including at Drupal GovCon and DrupalCamp Chattanooga, with a video series available online.
For more insights and resources, explore articles like the "AI (Artificial Intelligence)” module on Drupal.org and "Step-by-Step Guide Creating RAG-Based Drupal AI Chatbot" from Vardot blog. Stay updated on cutting-edge developments in Drupal AI!
A comprehensive training series is available to guide users on setting up and using Drupal AI effectively. Comprising 14 videos and 105 minutes of content, this series focuses on practical implementation over mere demonstration, ensuring users can seamlessly integrate AI into their Drupal experience. For more details, visit [this link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzsVnB6YQ3k&list=PL-uvhR-tfZnWEbxaDXMzQcrkbcmLpN421).