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Extending CiviCRM: Open Source Tools by Skvare

Extending CiviCRM: Open Source Tools by Skvare

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CiviCRM’s greatest strength lies in its flexibility. With the right configuration and extensions, it can adapt to the specific needs of nonprofits, government entities, membership associations, and mission-driven organizations of all types. At Skvare, we’re not just helping organizations use CiviCRM; we’re active believers in the power of open source. We contribute code, share tools, and collaborate with the community to help the entire ecosystem thrive. 

CMS-Independent and Stand-Alone Compatible Extensions

Here are just a few of the open source CiviCRM tools and integrations the Skvare team has created or contributed to, and keep in mind that these tools work across all supported CiviCRM environments and are ideal for organizations looking for more control, automation, and flexibility:

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Modules for CiviCRM with Drupal

For Drupal users and developers, these modules extend CiviCRM functionality directly into the Drupal ecosystem, unlocking the power of Views, Search API, Rules, Layout Builder, and more:

  • CiviCRM Entity: CiviCRM Entity is the main Drupal integration module beyond the basic integration in Core. It integrates CiviCRM API types as true Drupal entity types. This allows any Drupal module to interact with CiviCRM data in a native fashion. In Drupal 10 and above, CiviCRM Views integration is provided via this module. There are hundreds of other Drupal modules including Rules, ECA, Search API, Entity Reference that can be leveraged with CiviCRM and CiviCRM Entity, allowing creation of a panoply of custom functionality. Access, manipulate, and render CiviCRM data, Drupal style.
  • CiviCRM Form Builder Blocks: Provides a Drupal block type for placing CiviCRM Form Builder forms, including support for Drupal Layout Builder
  • Webform User Registration: Adds a Webform handler to create Drupal users on submission—ideal for custom CiviCRM-enabled registration workflows, such as paid memberships
  • CiviCRM Reroute Mail: Reroutes all CiviCRM emails to a set address, ideal for safely testing mailings during development
    Commerce CiviCRM Event Registration: Integrates Drupal Commerce with CiviCRM Events, enabling cart-based registration for multiple events and products. Designed as a demo of integration potential.
  • CiviCRM Drush: Provide Drush 11, 12, and 13 support for CiviCRM, for Drupal 9, 10, and 11
  • CiviCRM Field Options: Adds a Drupal field type that uses CiviCRM Option Groups—automatically syncing options for selects, checkboxes, or radios.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It - These Tools Are Making An Impact

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Let’s be honest: every developer or agency thinks their own code is great (and we’re no exception). We could talk all day about the clever logic, clean configuration, and flexible functionality packed into the tools above. But the real proof is in how these solutions perform for the organizations using them every day. 

"As a small nonprofit we needed an expert with deep knowledge of Drupal and CiviCRM to help ensure a smooth transition. Skvare provided us with recommendations and insights that allowed us to complete the transition with ease. Leslie also led us through multiple CiviCRM and Drupal 10 trainings tailored to our specific needs. The trainings have been invaluable to our small staff."
– Julie Slack, Marketing and Communications Director, First Literacy

From custom training sessions to full-scale data migrations and platform overhauls, we’ve supported organizations through big transitions and growing pains alike. 

"They led a large project for us that included content and database mapping and migration, a Drupal upgrade, and SSO with CiviCRM... Their expertise has been invaluable in helping us solve complex issues unique to our sites."
– Mary Ocwieja, Former Director of Technology, North American Association for Environmental Education

Whether it’s mapping workflows for a national network, integrating Drupal for better front-end control, or helping internal teams navigate handoffs, we focus on building solutions that last. Our support doesn’t stop at deployment; we help clients own their systems with confidence.

"Skvare was integral to the development and deployment of the new CiviCRM-backed version of NNLM.gov. Their support helped us bridge multiple transitions—across teams and platforms—with a solid workflow and responsive assistance."
– James Stephens, M.Ed. MLIS, Assistant Dean, NNLM.gov

Get Support from Skvare

Our mission is powered by yours. The real magic happens when we partner together with organizations and the real-world needs. We thrive on bringing tools, strategy, and code together to solve real challenges. 

If your team is untangling outdated workflows, looking to build something new, or finally tackling that “someday” list, Skvare is here to dive in and support you every step of the way. Contact us today to get started.

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