Menu Link By Default
This module makes it possible to set the "Provide a menu link" option to be checked by default for specific content types. It encourages editors to add evergreen content to the site's navigation menu when creating new content.
Evergreen content is best managed within a menu, particularly for sites utilizing modules like Pathauto for automated path aliases. This approach encourages editors to systematically integrate new pages into the site structure.
Features
This module allows site builders to enable the "Provide a menu link" option by default for specific content types. While it doesn't mandate a menu link, it serves as a prompt for editors to include evergreen content in the navigation.
Post-Installation
After installation, go to the configuration page for your chosen content type. Under "Menu settings," enable the checkbox for "Provide a menu link by default" and save your changes.
Additional Requirements
This project is lightweight and only requires Drupal core to function.
Similar efforts
Drupal core has a long-standing feature request for similar functionality, which can be tracked here: #3371646: Add option to have default setting for providing menu link Note that the proposed core change is more opinionated and enforced while this module's solution is more of an encouragement.