What's New with The Drupal Project Browser Initiative

Discover the latest updates on the Drupal Project Browser initiative, aiming to simplify module discovery and installation for users, with a focus on standardizing content, improving search, and enabling non-technical contributions.

Key takeaways
  • The Project Browser is an initiative to make it easier for users to discover and install Drupal modules, and it’s currently in the contrib phase.
  • The goal is to bring more users into the Drupal community and make it easier for them to find the modules they need.
  • The project uses a skeleton architecture, with a focus on media and popularity.
  • There is an issue with a lack of consistency in the detail pages, and the project is trying to standardize the content and design.
  • The detail pages will include short, non-technical descriptions and will be searchable.
  • The project is aiming to get into Drupal core, possibly in version 10.2, but it’s not a guarantee.
  • Package Manager is a requirement for getting into core, and it needs to be compatible with Svelte.
  • There are 55 categories being considered for module classification.
  • The project is focused on making it easy for users to discover modules, with default filters for popularity and maintenance.
  • Non-technical users will be able to contribute by creating and reviewing short descriptions of modules.
  • Advanced users can help with testing the Package Manager and contributing to the development of the project.
  • The project is working on getting feedback from users and will include a real-time sync with Drupal.org.
  • The goal is to make the project browser a simple and easy-to-use tool for discovering and installing modules.