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    GlueBox: Smart Tools for Open Minds

    Build smarter, not harder; with turn-key tools, open-source software, and friendly expert support.

    $9,999 — GlueBox Node: Turn-Key Drupal LAMP Server

    Fully integraded domain & hosted web powerhouse.

    • Mini PC with Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (LAMP)
    • Drupal CMS + RSVP-System.org pre-installed
    • Event calendar, reservation, and media tools included
    • Plug it in, connect to Wi-Fi, and you're online
    • Cloud Host Integration
    • Ideal for schools, artists, collectives, and indie orgs

    Runs quietly, serves securely. Your open source intranet in a box.

    $999 — GlueBox Node (Hardware Only)

    Your open-source starter box. Just plug it in.

    • Mini PC preloaded with Linux (LAMP stack)
    • Drupal-ready with optional USB boot
    • Includes USB drive with install docs & setup guides
    • Ideal for devs, educators, and tinkerers

    No support, no hosting — just the box and the brain.

    $99 — Software Document Bundle (USB Drive)

    Our Full Recipe Cookbook! Everything you need to DIY the GlueBox stack.

    • Installation & maintenance guides
    • Drupal module recipes & scripting
    • Event system setup walkthroughs
    • Bonus: Real-world case studies

    A must-have for admins, educators, and open-source pros.

    $99/hr — Expert Support Block

    Book a friendly expert by the hour.

    • Setup, debugging, or custom development help
    • Covers Drupal, Linux, Apache, Feeds, ECA workflows, and more
    • Split time into 20-minute sessions

    Remote screen share available. Zero judgment zone.

    $9/mo — Small Calendar Host

    Your own mini calendar site with RSVP tools.

    • One calendar hosted by us
    • Includes RSVP forms and moderation tools
    • Perfect for clubs, small teams, and workshops

    Sometimes you just need one calendar. We’ve got you covered.

    Ready to Get Started?
    Email: hello@gluebox.com
    Web: gluebox.com
    Docs: rsvp-system.org

gtm_gluebox_ drupal_ workspace .json

GTM / Google Tag Manager & Ghost Traffic Mitigation Strategies

 

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Network Security at Gluebox: Why We Use ipset

Network Security at Gluebox: Why We Use ipset

At Gluebox.com, we believe in simple, powerful tools that do one job well; just like us. That’s why we use ipset as part of our Linux-based firewall strategy.

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ECA Workflow - Detect Campus Network or VPN

An Events-Conditions-Actions (ECA) workflow in Drupal that detects whether a visitor is coming from the campus/VPN network and displays an appropriate notice on the “/dashboard” page.

Campus VPN Check Workflow

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Baking Cakes with AI

This is a little story about using AI to bake cakes for picnics in the park.
 

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Smart Date Notes

From the debug output, we can see that field_shift_date is using the Smart Date module (i.e., it’s a SmartDateFieldItemList). That means its underlying data structure differs slightly from Drupal’s built-in datetime fields. Explore the Full Article

Taxonomy Layout for Communities and their Resources

Community Type Taxonomy, sets the first position in URL patterns.
Community Taxonomy, sets the second position of URL patterns.

The "Community Type" taxonomy is a high level taxonomy that helps set the site structures. It is used to define the top-level sections of a site.  End-users do not interact with this taxonomy, it is used by programmatic functions for filtering, sorting and access control. 
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ECA Workflow - Set Default Field Value (Calendar Helper Workflow)

Notes on how to help set a default field value for a new request form, based on the taxonomy of the calendar that opened the content creation form.  This is a simple helper that is not protected in our example. The field could be enforced by simply hiding its display on the form.
 

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Design Workflows and Authoring Experience

"Layout Paragraphs" is a module that helps provide an authoring experience; it provides the UI to User Components (Text, Slideshows, Accordions, Tables, etc).

"Layout Builder" is used to create page layouts of content blocks. This tool is more for the web site builder team, where as Layout Paragraphs are for Content Authors. 
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Solr, Zookeeper & Drupal 10 Integration Documentation

This document details the setup and configuration of a Solr search server (in SolrCloud mode) used for Drupal 10’s Search API integration. It covers installation prerequisites, Solr and ZooKeeper configuration, Apache reverse proxy setup with Basic Authentication, and Drupal-specific settings. Explore the Full Article