system_module_insights

A powerful analysis tool that scans all installed modules and provides filtering, sorting, usage metrics, dependency insights, visual indicators, and export options for Drupal sites.

System Module Insights

System Module Insights is a comprehensive Drupal module analysis tool that helps administrators, developers, and auditors deeply understand how modules are used within a Drupal installation. It provides advanced filtering, sorting, usage metrics, dependency tracking, and multi-format exports — all from a single, clean dashboard.

Features

1. Filtering, Sorting, and Search

Real-time search with instant filtering
Status filters: Enabled, disabled, or available
Package filtering: Core, Contrib, Custom, etc.
Quick filters: Custom-only or unused-only modules
Clickable column headers for sorting

3. Module Information

Full module path
Version from .info.yml
Package classification (Core, Contrib, Custom)
Expandable description fields

4. Dependencies & Dependents

Full dependency list
Modules that depend on each module
Color-coded visual dependency indicators
Expandable lists for deeper inspection

5. Configuration Overview

Lists config items in config/install/ and config/optional/
Shows schema definitions
Total configuration item count

6. Export Capabilities

CSV export
JSON export
HTML/PDF report export
Select which columns to include
Exports respect current filters

7. Visual Indicators

Blue: Custom modules
Yellow: Enabled but unused modules
Red: Disabled modules with dependents
Status badges, package badges, permission markers

8. Permissions & Documentation

Permission indicators
Links to README files
Links to contrib project pages
Tooltips for quick information

9. Advanced Features

AJAX real-time filtering
Responsive mobile-friendly layout
Keyboard navigation and accessibility support
Clean print-optimized report output
Bookmarkable filtered URLs

Installation

Place the module directory in modules/custom/
Enable the module:
```
drush en system_module_insights
```
Clear cache:
```
drush cr
```

Post-Installation & How to Use

Access the Dashboard

Go to: Administration → Reports → System Module Insights

URL: /admin/reports/system-module-insights

Filtering & Sorting

Search field filters modules instantly
Use dropdowns for status and package filtering
Click column headers to sort the table

Exporting

Open “Export Options”
Select columns or export all
Choose CSV, JSON, HTML, or PDF
Export reflects all active filters

Configuration

Settings page:

Administration → Configuration → System → System Module Insights

URL: /admin/config/system/system-module-insights

Display Settings

Items per page
Default visible columns

Performance Settings

Cache duration
Enable/disable AJAX

Analysis Settings

Include test modules
Enable deep dependency scanning
Select scoring method

Export Settings

Maximum export size
Include metadata summary

Technical Details

Architecture

Service-based architecture
Configurable caching system
AJAX-enabled UI
Accessible and responsive templates

Services

system_module_insights.analyzer — core analyzer
system_module_insights.exporter — export engine

Theming

Override Twig templates:

templates/
  system-module-insights-table.html.twig
  system-module-insights-usage-badge.html.twig

CSS / JS Customization

Custom classes for UI elements
Extend with Drupal.behaviors

Troubleshooting

AJAX not working: Check console, ensure Drupal AJAX libraries are loaded.
Missing module data: Clear caches and verify file permissions.
Performance issues: Increase cache duration or reduce scan depth.

Debug Mode

$config['system_module_insights.settings']['debug_mode'] = TRUE;

Requirements

Drupal 10.x or 11.x
PHP 8.3+
Modern browser with JavaScript enabled

Recommended Modules

Devel
WebProfiler

Similar Projects

No other Drupal module provides the same level of detailed analysis, filtering, usage scoring, and export functionality in a single UI. System Module Insights offers a more comprehensive and visual analysis suite.