Supercharge Drupal Content Creation: 12 Free CKEditor Plugins

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Supercharge Content Editing in Drupal with the 12 Free Plugins in the CKEditor 5 Plugin Pack

Does your site's content need a boost? CKEditor 5's Plugin Pack for Drupal is packed (no pun intended!) with tools to elevate your content editing experience—and it just got even better. With 12 free plugins and 2 premium features available at no cost, this module unlocks advanced functionality to streamline your content workflows without requiring additional licenses.

Whether you're a developer looking to optimize content management or a site administrator striving to empower editors, the CKEditor 5 Plugin Pack is a game-changer. Let’s explore what it has to offer and how you can start using it today.

What Is the CKEditor 5 Plugin Pack?

The CKEditor 5 Plugin Pack is an add-on module for Drupal that enhances the core CKEditor 5 module by integrating 12 free plugins and access to 2 premium features, available for free. Designed to boost efficiency and creativity, these tools enable you to do more directly within your editor, from better text formatting to improved content structure and beyond.

Even better, this module is easy to install, fully supported, and works seamlessly with the latest version of Drupal.

What’s Included in the Plugin Pack?

The plugin pack is loaded with tools to take your content editing to the next level. Here’s what you get:

12 Free Plugins

• Auto Image : Automatically convert pasted or typed image URLs into embedded images, streamlining the process of adding visuals to your content.
• Block Indentation : Easily adjust block indentation for clearer organization of long-form or technical content.
• Find and Replace : Quickly search for and replace text in your content. Perfect for large documents or making repetitive updates with minimal effort.
• Fonts : Enhance your typography with expanded font styles and sizes, giving you more options for creative and brand-aligned designs.
• Highlight : Add vibrant text highlights to emphasize important content or to make notes for collaborative workflows.
• Link Attributes : Gain more control over links by adding custom attributes like rel, target, and class to meet your functionality or styling requirements.
• Page Break : Insert page breaks seamlessly, improving formatting for content intended for export or print.
• Select All : Select all content within the editor with a single click, saving time during large-scale edits or global formatting changes.
• Text Transformation : Automate common text shortcuts into symbols or expanded forms. For example, (c) becomes ©, and quotes automatically convert to smart quotes.
• To-Do Document List : Add interactive to-do lists directly within your content to track tasks or manage editorial workflows.
• Word Count : Monitor word, character, and paragraph counts in real-time, ensuring content adheres to SEO guidelines or word limits.
• Free Version of WProofreader : Improve content quality with built-in spell checking and basic grammar suggestions, powered by WebSpellChecker.

2 Free Premium Features

In addition to the plugins above, the CKEditor 5 Plugin Pack includes 2 premium features—completely free of charge. These require the CKEditor 5 Premium Features module but do not need a paid license:

• Full Screen Mode : Focus entirely on your content by expanding the editor to full screen, eliminating distractions for a clean editing experience.
• Templates : Accelerate content creation with reusable, customizable templates. Note: Templates require Drupal 10.3 or later.

Why Should You Use the Plugin Pack?

The CKEditor 5 Plugin Pack is all about improving productivity, creativity, and consistency in your content editing workflows. Let’s break down some key benefits:

• Save Time : Features like Auto Image, Text Transformation, and Templates reduce manual effort and speed up repetitive tasks.
• Create Better Content : Use tools like Word Count, Highlight, and WProofreader to ensure your content is high-quality, polished, and optimized for your audience.
• Work Smarter : Plugins like Find and Replace, Select All, and Link Attributes make editing large or complex content much easier.
• Keep It Free : With no additional costs, you get access to premium-level tools for free.

Getting Started with the CKEditor 5 Plugin Pack

Integrating the CKEditor 5 Plugin Pack into your Drupal site is simple. Follow these steps to get started:

Please note: The Plugin Pack requires Drupal 9.4, 10, or 11, with CKEditor 5 set as the default rich text editor.

1. Install the Plugin Pack: Download it from the Drupal module page or install via Composer using the following command:

composer require drupal/ckeditor5_plugin_pack

2. Install the Premium Features Module: If you’d like to use the free premium plugins (Full Screen Mode and Templates), you’ll need to install the CKEditor 5 Premium Features module.
3. Follow the Installation Guide: Detailed instructions are available here.

Once installed, you’ll be able to explore and start using all 12 free plugins and the 2 premium features immediately.

Looking for More Advanced Features?

For those needing advanced functionality, CKEditor also offers a Premium Features module that can take your content editing workflows even further:

• Collaboration Tools : Enable real-time editing, commenting, track changes, and revision history.
• AI Assistant : Use AI to rephrase, generate, summarize, or translate content directly within the editor.
• Export and Import Tools : Seamlessly export content to PDF or Word and import documents from Word with full formatting support.

These tools are ideal for enterprise-level teams or sites with complex content needs. Try them out on our demos page.

Start Supercharging Your Content Editing Today

In conclusion, the CKEditor 5 Plugin Pack is an invaluable addition to any Drupal site, offering unparalleled tools to enhance the content editing experience. With 12 free plugins and 2 premium features available at no cost, it empowers developers and administrators to elevate content creation to new heights. Seamless integration with CKEditor 5 ensures smooth adoption, while the robust functionality provided makes this pack a must-have for anyone looking to produce professional-quality content efficiently. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to supercharge your Drupal workflows.