How to Create an AI Agent in Drupal: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Create an AI Agent in Drupal: A Step-by-Step Guide

# How to Create an AI Agent in Drupal: A Step-by-Step Guide

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming web development, and Drupal is no exception. By integrating AI agents into Drupal, you can automate tasks, enhance user experience, and optimize site performance. Whether you're building an AI-powered chatbot, an intelligent content recommendation system, or an automated site manager, this guide will walk you through the process of creating an AI agent in Drupal.

🚀 What is an AI Agent in Drupal?

An AI agent is a self-learning system that performs specific tasks autonomously within a Drupal website. These agents can: ✅ Analyze user behavior and personalize content
✅ Automate administrative tasks like content moderation and SEO optimization
✅ Enhance security by detecting and blocking threats
✅ Optimize performance with AI-driven caching and load balancing
✅ Integrate with external AI models for advanced capabilities

🔧 Step-by-Step Guide to Building an AI Agent in Drupal

Step 1: Set Up Your Drupal Environment

Ensure you have a working Drupal site running on Drupal 10 or 11. You can set up a local environment using Lando or Docker.

lando start

Step 2: Install Required Modules

To enable AI capabilities, install the necessary Drupal modules:

composer require drupal/openai drupal/jsonapi drupal/webhook

• OpenAI Module – Connects Drupal to AI models like GPT.

• JSON:API Module – Allows AI to interact with Drupal’s content.

• Webhook Module – Triggers AI actions based on website events.

Step 3: Connect Drupal to an AI Model

To integrate an AI model, configure the OpenAI API key in Drupal:

1. Navigate to Configuration > OpenAI API Settings.

2. Enter your API key.

3. Set default parameters like temperature and response length.

Step 4: Build an AI Agent with Custom Module

Create a custom Drupal module to handle AI interactions.

mkdir -p web/modules/custom/ai_agent cd web/modules/custom/ai_agent

Define the Module Info File (ai_agent.info.yml)

name: 'AI Agent' type: module description: 'Custom AI agent for automating Drupal tasks.' core_version_requirement: ^10 || ^11 package: Custom dependencies: - drupal/openai

Create a Simple AI-Powered Hook in ai_agent.module

use Drupal\openai\OpenAI; function ai_agent_node_insert(\Drupal\node\NodeInterface $node) { $openai = \Drupal::service('openai.client'); $response = $openai->complete('Generate a summary for this content: ' . $node->getTitle()); $node->set('field_summary', $response); $node->save(); }

What This Does: Automatically generates a content summary using AI when a new node is created.

Step 5: Automate AI Actions Using Webhooks

• Set up webhooks to trigger AI-based actions like spam detection, auto-moderation, or chatbot responses.

• Configure JSON:API endpoints to allow AI models to interact with Drupal dynamically.

Step 6: Deploy and Test Your AI Agent

Once your AI agent is configured, deploy it to your site and test it in real-world scenarios.

lando drush cr

Verify its performance by monitoring logs and API responses.

🌟 Real-World Use Cases for AI Agents in Drupal

✅ AI Chatbots for Customer Support
✅ Automated Content Moderation
✅ Smart SEO Optimization (AI-generated meta descriptions & keywords)
✅ AI-Powered Personalization (Dynamic content recommendations)
✅ Performance Optimization (AI-driven caching and resource scaling)

At InfiDelta, we specialize in integrating AI into Drupal, helping businesses automate processes, enhance UX, and scale efficiently.