Open source communities often learn from one another. When Laravel introduced "Boost," its new AI coding starter kit, it showed how artificial intelligence can be woven directly into a developer's workflow. Instead of leaving AI as a scattered experiment, Laravel created an official package that gives developers consistent guidance, direct access to framework knowledge, and clear guardrails that make AI support trustworthy. It is a reminder that AI can be more than a novelty if it is shaped carefully.
Ronald te Brake has suggested that Drupal should take a similar step. He points out that Drupal developers are already experimenting with AI, but the tools are fragmented and inconsistent. Some use modules, others write their own rules, and a few rely on external services. The result is promising but messy. Ronald envisions a Drupal starter kit that would bring these efforts together: easy to install, grounded in community standards, and powered by official Drupal knowledge. Instead of duplicating efforts across different tools, developers would share a common foundation that keeps AI aligned with how Drupal is actually built.
The value of this proposal is not in copying Laravel but in asking what a Drupal-native approach could look like. Ronald reminds us that Drupal has always thrived on collaboration, shared standards, and community driven progress. An AI starter kit could be the next step in that tradition, helping developers work faster while staying true to Drupal's principles. The opportunity is now for the community to decide if we are ready to shape this vision together.
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