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Are you ready to upgrade your website with Drupal WxT? Or install it from scratch?
In this article, you'll find 12 easy steps to get this top-notch content management system up and running on your site.
Perfect for government and public sector sites, Drupal WxT makes your website more accessible and multilingual-friendly.
You can find more information about this distribution in the official documentation page
Stick with us through the guide, and you'll have Drupal WxT installed in no time.
Before diving in, you’ll need a few things in place:
Remember, the GitHub repository is a mirror of the official project hosted on Drupal.org, so you can use Composer for a basic dev install and pull all the necessary components.
As Drupal WxT is a Drupal distribution, the official guide for Drupal system requirements will apply.
Please note that composer is required for the installation and updating of Drupal WxT.
Run this command and replace DIRECTORY with the directory of your choice this is where WxT will be installed:
composer self-update
composer create-project drupalwxt/site-wxt:9.5.x-dev <site-name> --no-interaction
If you want to install the latest D10 compatible WxT release, replace 9.5.x-dev with 5.0.1
The installation profile will download and apply the translations needed for the Drupal Core/Contrib modules:
Or you can enable all the extensions at one time:
Once installed, you can proceed with the configuration of the WxT components (Theme setup, WxT library configuration)
Creating a sub-theme is vital for customization without altering the base theme. This approach allows for unique design changes while maintaining the integrity of the core WxT theme.
Make sure Node.js is installed for theme development. It’s essential for compiling Sass if you're diving into advanced theming.
For Drupal commands, ensure you have the modern Drush 12 setup integrated with your site's infrastructure to streamline your development workflow. Drush is available as a 'dev' composer built from the Profiles Composer base.
With Drupal WxT installed, your site is not just ready; it's set to be a beacon of accessibility and user engagement in the digital governance space.
Delve into the myriad of WxT features and maximize the potential of your newly upgraded platform.
We’re excited to hear your project.
Let’s collaborate!