Status Block

Customizable block showing site state (version, theme, custom message)
with environment color coding, sortable items, a "More" section,
CSS variables, and plugin extensibility.

Features

1. Included data:
   • Current project version
   • Active theme
   • Custom message (editable in the block settings)
   • Current Environment
2. Environment color coding: each environment (e.g., dev/stage/prod) can have its own color
   so team members can quickly identify the environment.
3. Configurable display:
   • Choose which data items are visible in the bar.
   • Move less-frequently used items into a "More" dropdown to keep the bar compact.
   • Reorder items via a drag-and-drop UI in the block configuration.
4. Styling and theming:
   • CSS customization through CSS variables to adapt colors, spacing, and typography to your theme.
   • The block is shipped with a minimal, theme-friendly stylesheet and JavaScript for the UI behavior.
5. Extensibility for developers:
   • Implement new data widgets using the module’s plugin system to show custom metrics or links
     (deploy info, monitoring links, feature flags, etc.).
6. UX notes:
   • The block is fixed-positioned by default so it stays visible while browsing pages;
     you still place it in a region when adding the block so Drupal can manage visibility and permissions.

Requirements

• No additional requirements beyond Drupal core.

Installation

• Install it using composer and enable it with drush : drush en status_block

Configuration

• Enable the module on Extend (Admin > Extend).
• Go to Structure > Block layout.
• Select the theme where you want the bar to appear.
• Add block > choose the "Status bar" block (or the block label provided by the module).
• Place the block in any region (the block is fixed-positioned, so the chosen region only controls visibility and context).
• Open the block configuration to:
  • Select which data items to show.
  • Reorder items via drag-and-drop.
  • Move items into or out of the "More" dropdown.
  • Edit the custom message content.
  • Configure environment names and colors.
  • Set visibility and role/permission restrictions so only intended users see the bar.
• Save and visit a page in the selected theme to confirm the bar is visible and styled as expected.
• Grant the "view status blocks" to the relevant roles