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name: drupal-standards description: Automatically applies Drupal coding standards when developing PHP modules, JavaScript, CSS, SQL queries, Twig templates, or YAML configs. Activates when creating/editing .php, .js, .css, .sql, .twig, .yml files or when user mentions "module", "query", "template", "form", or "custom code".

Drupal Coding Standards

Apply Drupal coding standards based on the development context.

Core Principles

From coding_standards/index.md:

• All code must follow Drupal coding standards (version-independent)
• Use US English spelling in all comments and names
• Standards are "always-current" and apply to all new code
• Follow Boy Scout Rule: leave code better than you found it

Context Detection & Standard Loading

PHP Development (.php files, modules, services, plugins)

When working with PHP code, ALWAYS read these standards FIRST:

1. Core Standards: Read coding_standards/php/coding.md
2. Documentation: Read coding_standards/php/documentation.md
3. Namespaces: Read coding_standards/php/namespaces.md
4. PSR-4: Read coding_standards/php/psr4.md

Additionally, based on specific needs:

• Creating services → Read coding_standards/php/naming-services.md
• Exception handling → Read coding_standards/php/exceptions.md
• Using placeholders → Read coding_standards/php/placeholders-delimiters.md
• Error handling → Read coding_standards/php/e_all.md
• Documentation examples → Read coding_standards/php/documentation-examples.md

JavaScript Development (.js files)

ALWAYS read these standards FIRST:

1. Core Standards: Read coding_standards/javascript/coding.md
2. Documentation: Read coding_standards/javascript/documentation.md
3. Best Practices: Read coding_standards/javascript/best-practice.md
4. ESLint Config: Read coding_standards/javascript/eslint.md

If using jQuery:

• Read coding_standards/javascript/jquery.md

CSS Development (.css, .scss files, styling)

ALWAYS read these standards FIRST:

1. Core Standards: Read coding_standards/css/coding.md
2. Formatting: Read coding_standards/css/format.md
3. File Organization: Read coding_standards/css/file-organization.md
4. Architecture: Read coding_standards/css/architecture.md

For tool configuration:

• Read coding_standards/css/csscomb.md
• Read coding_standards/css/review.md

SQL Queries (database operations)

ALWAYS read these standards FIRST:

1. Conventions: Read coding_standards/sql/conventions.md
2. Keywords: Read coding_standards/sql/keywords.md
3. SELECT Queries: Read coding_standards/sql/select-from.md

Twig Templates (.twig files)

ALWAYS read these standards:

1. Twig Standards: Read coding_standards/twig/coding.md
2. Markup Standards: Read coding_standards/markup/style.md

YAML Configuration (.yml, .yaml files)

ALWAYS read:

• Read coding_standards/yaml/configuration-files.md

Composer Packages (composer.json)

ALWAYS read:

• Read coding_standards/composer/package-name.md

Accessibility (forms, UI components, interactive elements)

ALWAYS read:

• Read coding_standards/accessibility/accessibility.md

Spelling & General

ALWAYS apply:

• Read coding_standards/spelling/spelling.md (US English required)

Workflow

Copy1. User requests development task
   ↓
2. Identify file types/context (PHP, JS, CSS, SQL, etc.)
   ↓
3. Read ALL relevant standard files from coding_standards/
   ↓
4. Apply standards while writing code
   ↓
5. Validate code against standards
   ↓
6. Complete task with compliant code

Multi-Context Tasks

For tasks involving multiple file types, load ALL relevant standards:

Example: Creating a custom module

• PHP standards (module code)
• JavaScript standards (if includes JS)
• CSS standards (if includes styling)
• Twig standards (if includes templates)
• YAML standards (for .info.yml and config files)
• Accessibility standards (if includes UI)

Application Rules

1. Read First, Write Second: Always read relevant standards before generating code
2. No Assumptions: Never assume standards—always verify from files
3. Exact Compliance: Follow standards exactly as written
4. US English Only: All comments, variable names, and documentation
5. Complete Coverage: If working with multiple file types, apply all relevant standards
6. Validation: Before completing, verify code against loaded standards

Examples

Example 1: Creating a PHP Service

CopyUser: "Create a service to handle user notifications"

Actions:
1. Identify: PHP service development
2. Read standards:
   - coding_standards/php/coding.md
   - coding_standards/php/documentation.md
   - coding_standards/php/namespaces.md
   - coding_standards/php/naming-services.md
3. Generate code following all standards
4. Include proper docblocks, namespaces, service naming

Example 2: Writing Database Query

CopyUser: "Write a query to get active users with roles"

Actions:
1. Identify: SQL query
2. Read standards:
   - coding_standards/sql/conventions.md
   - coding_standards/sql/keywords.md
   - coding_standards/sql/select-from.md
3. Write query with proper keyword capitalization and formatting

Example 3: Building an Accessible Form

CopyUser: "Create a contact form with validation"

Actions:
1. Identify: Multi-context (PHP form API, JavaScript validation, accessibility)
2. Read standards:
   - coding_standards/php/coding.md
   - coding_standards/php/documentation.md
   - coding_standards/javascript/coding.md
   - coding_standards/markup/style.md
   - coding_standards/accessibility/accessibility.md
3. Build form with all standards applied
4. Ensure full accessibility compliance

Critical Reminders

• Never skip reading standards - always load them before coding
• Standards override preferences - follow Drupal standards exactly
• When uncertain - read additional related standard files
• Multi-file tasks - load standards for ALL file types involved
• US English spelling - non-negotiable requirement