layout_builder_section_block_duplicate

A lightweight Drupal module that adds convenient clone functionality to Layout Builder,
allowing users to duplicate sections and blocks for faster content creation and layout management.

Table of contents

• Features
• Requirements
• Usage
• How it works

Features

• Section cloning: Duplicate entire sections with all blocks and configurations
• Block cloning: Clone individual blocks within sections
• Seamless integration: Clone links appear alongside existing Layout Builder controls
• No configuration needed: Works out of the box after installation
• Smart duplication: Preserves all block settings, configurations, and visibility rules

Requirements

• Drupal 10 or 11
• Layout Builder (core module)

Usage

Cloning Sections

1. Enter Layout Builder mode on any page
2. Hover over a section to reveal administrative links
3. Click the “Clone section” link (appears with clone icon)
4. The section duplicates immediately below the original
5. Save your layout changes

Cloning Blocks

1. In Layout Builder mode, hover over any block
2. Click the contextual links button
3. Select “Clone block” from the dropdown menu
4. The block clones and appears after the original
5. Save your layout changes

How It Works

The module:

1. Integrates clone links into Layout Builder's existing interface
2. Provides section cloning via CloneSectionController alongside configure/remove options
3. Adds block cloning through contextual links using CloneBlockForm
4. Preserves all original configurations and settings during duplication