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If you're running a website on Drupal, chances are you care about doing things properly. That includes accessibility. That includes content quality. That includes brand consistency. These aren’t “nice to haves” anymore they’re the difference between building trust and inviting risk.
At FirstSpirit, we’ve spent the last decade helping organizations meet digital quality standards across thousands of websites. Today, we’re excited to bring that same power directly into the Drupal authoring experience.
Why We Built It
We already work with some of the world’s most regulated, most complex digital estates. And many of them particularly in government, higher education, and large-scale publishing rely on Drupal.
But until now, they’ve had to juggle disconnected workflows. Run scans after content goes live. Spot issues too late. Or bolt on generic tools that don’t understand their content model.
So we built a native module open source, built by FirstSpirit engineers, fully MIT-licensed that brings our accessibility and quality engine right into the CMS where content starts.
How It Works
Our Drupal DQM Module integrates seamlessly into the Drupal admin interface. Authors can trigger real-time scans of their pages and instantly see whether they meet your accessibility, SEO, and content standards.
It works pre-publication. It checks the actual rendered markup. It uses your existing DQM ruleset. And it fits into the workflows your teams already know. No exporting. No uploading. No extra logins.
Why It Matters
Here’s what it gives you:
- Catch issues early – Flag WCAG violations before they go live
- Protect your brand – Ensure messaging and tone stay on point
- Improve findability – Spot SEO problems at the source
- Reduce risk – Automate the checks your compliance team cares about
- Go faster – Build confidence and remove rework cycles
And it does all this without needing developers to change how content is structured.
Who It’s For
This is built for:
- Existing DQM customers using Drupal
- Drupal site owners who need robust accessibility and quality checks
- Agencies and partners looking to simplify governance for their clients
If you’ve been using FirstSpirit outside the CMS, this module brings it inside. If you’re new to FirstSpirit, this is an easy way to start.
Open Source and Available Now
You can get the module on GitHub today. It’s released under the MIT License, with setup and usage documented. You can also find it on our Marketplace connector page .
If you’d like help deploying it or want to talk about how it fits into your compliance goals we’re always happy to chat.
Built for content creators. Backed by FirstSpirit. Committed to quality.
Paul Taylor is VP of Solutions at Crownpeak. He writes, speaks, and builds things that help organisations move faster without losing control.