AI and Joomla - from tools to the future

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<div class="atitle" style="font-size:200% !important"><span class="db8orange">AI and Joomla</span></div>
        <div class="atitle2">from tools to the future<br>
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        <span class="apage1">by Peter Martin / <a href="https://db8.nl" target="_blank">db8.nl</a></span>
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        <span class="apage1">slides: <a href="https://petermartin.nl" target="_blank">https://petermartin.nl</a></span>
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<div class="sheet">Using External AI Tools</div>

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## 1. external AI tools

- you use AI tools outside Joomla
- as an assistant, not a replacement
- easy to start today

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### Some tools

- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- Claude
- Perplexity
- Local: Ollama, OpenWeb-UI, LM Studio

> focus on what you do, not the tool

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### A. <span class="db8orange">Writing and editing</span>

- create text
- rewrite content
- summarize
- translate
- adjust tone of voice

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### B. <span class="db8orange">Development and Debugging</span>

- explain code
- generate snippets
- analyze errors<br>(Debug mode = On + Error Reporting = Max)
- help with regex / SQL
- <span class="fragment">writing code: <a href="https://developer.joomla.org/generative-ai-policy.html" target="_blank">Joomla Generative AI policy</a></span>

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### C. <span class="db8orange">Strategy and Marketing</span>

- content planning
- audience analysis
- generate FAQ
- improve CTA

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### D. <span class="db8orange">Client communication</span>

- explain a customer's email
- rewrite your email for non-technical people
- estimate project hours
- criticize and improve your quote

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### <span class="db8orange">strengths vs limitations</span>

| advantages      | disadvantages           |
|----------------|-------------------------|
| speed          | not always correct      |
| inspiration    | missing context         |
| first draft    | no final responsibility |

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### <span class="db8orange">AI Agents</span>

- Agents combine multiple AI steps:
    - take input
    - analyze information
    - create output
    - combine and refine results

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### Agents in your workflow

Goal: <span class="db8orange">create a blog post</span>

- <span class="db8orange">agent 1</span>: research the topic [user input]
- <span class="fragment"><span class="db8orange">agent 2</span>: summarize key insights</span>
- <span class="fragment"><span class="db8orange">agent 3</span>: write a draft article</span>
- <span class="fragment"><span class="db8orange">agent 4</span>: check structure and quality</span>
- <span class="fragment"><span class="db8orange">agent 5</span>: optimize for SEO, generate metadata</span>
- <span class="fragment"><span class="db8orange">agent 6</span>: prepare article in Joomla</span>

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### <span class="db8orange">Best practices</span>

- use AI and Agents as assistant
- always check the output
- do NOT share sensitive data
- keep thinking yourself

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<div class="sheet">Using AI Tools within Joomla</div>

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### A. <span class="db8orange">Content support</span>

- generate text
- suggest metadata
- create summaries
- translations
- seo optimization

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### Examples

- <a href="https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/4ai/" target="_blank">4AI</a> (Weeblr, 69 USD / year)
- <a href="https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/access-a-security/joomai-ai-assistant-for-joomla/" target="_blank">JoomAI - AI Assistant for Joomla</a>
- <a href="https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/ai-content-assistant/" target="_blank">AI Content Assistant</a>
- <a href="https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/system-ai-meta/" target="_blank">System - AI Meta</a>
- <a href="https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/n3t-translate/" target="_blank">n3t Translate</a>

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### B. <span class="db8orange">support and interaction</span>

- chatbots
- FAQ assistants
- automatic replies
- faster support
- less repetitive work

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### Examples

- <a href="https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/wonderchat-ai-chatbot/" target="_blank">Wonderchat AI Chatbot</a> (free)
- <a href="https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/genau-chat/" target="_blank">Genau.chat</a> (SaaS)
- <a href="https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/onoxia-ai-chatbot/" target="_blank">ONOXIA - AI Chatbot</a> (paid SaaS)
- <a href="https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/asyntai-ai-chatbot/" target="_blank">Asyntai - AI chatbot</a> (paid SaaS)
- <a href="https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/ai-chatbot/" target="_blank">AI Chatbot</a> (20 USD)

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### reality check

- AI is not magic
- quality depends on input
- control is still needed

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### risks

- incorrect content
- SEO penalties for AI-generated content?
- privacy issues
- dependency on tools

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<div class="sheet">Model Context Protocol in Joomla</div>

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### What is MCP?

- "USB" for AI tools, introduced by Anthropic
- way for AI to work with systems
- structured
- more secure
- controlled (access within clear rules)

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### MCP in Joomla

- MCP is not yet in Joomla core
- not only for developers
- simple, lightweight, accessible
- integrated into Joomla core

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### possible use cases

- create categories, articles, and menus automatically from a sitemap or PDF
- generate SEO-optimized titles and meta descriptions in bulk
- apply extension updates across multiple sites
- build landing pages for upcoming product launches

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### why?

- less copy-paste
- direct access to data
- more automation
- less manual work
- more control
- new role for developers

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### requirements

- security
- permissions and roles
- logging
- reliability

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### Joomla Sprint February 2026

- working proof of concept was built
- backend UI for connections and tokens
- MCP endpoint with plugins
- basic features:
    - read system info
    - clear cache

<br><br>
<span style="font-size:70%;">
Joomla Community Magazine:<br>
<a href="https://magazine.joomla.org/all-issues/february-2026/joomla-cms-mcp-server-opening-the-door-to-ai-powered-administration"
target="_blank">MCP Server - Opening the Door to AI-Powered Administration</a> (David Jardin)</span>

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### what's next

- improve backend and testing
- add OAuth authentication
- expand plugin system
- support full CRUD via MCP

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### MCP in Joomla core

- AI can work directly with Joomla
- not just next to it

> how we will manage<br>our websites in the future

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<div class="sheet">How AI changes our work</div>

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### change

- less repetitive work
- more control and direction
- more focus on quality

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### for developers

- less basic coding
- more architecture and integration
- more AI guidance

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### for site builders

- less manual work
- more smart tools
- more focus on user experience

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### for website owners

- faster content
- better interaction
- more automation

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### reality

> AI will not replace you
but someone using AI might

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### what to do?

- start small
- experiment with tools
- test AI in your workflow
- stay critical

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### main question again

where does AI really help
and where are you still needed?

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<div class="sheet">Questions?</div>

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