Ai Recipe Image Classification
This project adds AI-powered image description and classification to Drupal media. When you upload an image, it can automatically generate alt text, a free-text description, and relevant tags drawn from a taxonomy vocabulary. This enhances media discoverability and reduces manual content maintenance.
What it does
Adds AI-powered image description and classification capabilities to Drupal media.
With this recipe, your Drupal site gains automatic image understanding: when you upload a media image, the system can generate:
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Alt text via the “Generate Alt Text” action
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Image description (free-text)
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Image tags drawn from a taxonomy vocabulary
All of this is wired into the media/image bundle, so it works out-of-the-box once the recipe is applied.
Why it matters
Drupal currently lacks built-in AI-based image classification, which limits media discoverability, search, and automation. This recipe helps close that gap by:
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Enabling richer metadata on images without manual editing
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Supporting future AI features (e.g. RAG-based image retrieval)
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Reducing the burden of content maintenance
It’s a foundational building block for more advanced media/AI workflows.
How it works (internals)
When applied, the recipe configures:
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A new taxonomy vocabulary dedicated to image classification
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A description field added to the media/image bundle
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A taxonomy reference field for classification tags
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Field widget actions on media/image to invoke alt-text generation
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Automators so that descriptions and tags are populated after saving
On upload or editing, once you generate alt text and save, the description and tags are automatically filled.
Requirements & compatibility
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Drupal core: ^10.4 or ^11
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AI module ^1.2
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Token module ^1.16
How to get started
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Install this recipe into your
recipes/directory using Composer -
Configure an AI provider that supports Chat with Image Vision
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Run
drush recipe ../recipes/ai_recipe_image_classification -
Upload or edit a media image, click “Generate Alt Text,” and save
After saving the description and tags are filled out automatically.
Supporting organization
1xINTERNET is a full-service digital agency focusing on robust and innovative digital solutions based on Drupal. As a Gold Certified Drupal Partner, a founding member of the Drupal AI Initiative, and active community contributor, 1xINTERNET supports clients throughout their digital transformation journey.