If you’ve ever set up a Drupal project from scratch, you know it can feel like a lot. There’s tooling to figure out, CI pipelines to configure, testing frameworks to set up—it's easy to get bogged down before you even start building.
That’s where Vortex(Opens in a new tab/window) comes in. Built by the team at DrevOps®, Vortex is a ready-to-go Drupal project template that takes care of all the boring (but critical) setup work, so you can focus on building the cool stuff that matters.
Curious? Let’s dive in.
What exactly is Vortex?
Think of Vortex as a Drupal “starter kit”—but turbocharged.
It’s packed with all the essential tools, best practices, and integrations you need for a modern, maintainable Drupal setup.
And the best part? It’s consistent across projects. No more reinventing the wheel every time you start something new.
What’s inside?
- All the right tools: Vortex is loaded with PHPCS, PHPStan, PHPUnit, Behat, and other tools to keep your code clean, tested, and rock-solid from day one.
- CI-ready out of the box: automated testing and deployment? Handled. Vortex ships with continuous integration (CI) configurations you can plug right into your workflows.
- Hosting integrations: deploying to Acquia or Lagoon? Vortex includes ready-made configs that just work.
- A smooth developer experience: whether you’re jumping into a new project or switching between several, Vortex makes sure everything feels familiar—no nasty surprises.
Getting started is easy
You can spin up a new Vortex project in just a few steps.
Want the full rundown? Check out the Installation Guide(Opens in a new tab/window).
Testing? Already handled.
Vortex doesn’t just help you write code faster—it helps you write better code. Out of the box, it supports:
- PHPUnit for unit tests
- Behat for BDD-style scenarios
- Automated CI checks to catch issues before they hit production
It’s like having a built-in QA team.
Why use Vortex?
Could you start a Drupal project with the default Composer template? Sure.
But with Vortex, you get a whole lot more—right out of the box—without having to set up CI, tweak testing tools, or configure deployments yourself.
It saves you time, reduces mistakes, and just makes life easier. And honestly, who doesn’t want that?
Want to see how Vortex fits into your workflow?
We think you’ll love what’s under the hood.