Matt Brailsford discusses the concept of contexts in Umbraco AI, which serve as reusable containers of knowledge that enhance AI output by providing essential background information. Contexts can include various resource types, such as Brand Voice and Text, and can be assigned at multiple levels, improving the relevance and quality of generated content.
Umbraco AI offers a modular, opt-in approach to integrating AI features into its CMS, allowing users to select desired functionalities and providers while maintaining data control. The architecture includes core packages for connections, profiles, and prompts, enabling custom AI feature development. A practical example demonstrates an AI log analyzer, showcasing the system's flexibility and provider-agnostic design.
In this week's Embraco Devril deep dive, Lotty and Sebastian discuss Umbraco.AI with Matt Brazford. They explore its features, including integration with various AI providers, installation guidance, and the functionality of Umbraco.AI.Prompt and Umbraco.AI.Agent. The session emphasizes the open-source nature and extensibility of Umbraco.AI for CMS development.
2026-03-25 from 14:00 to 20:00 (Europe/Copenhagen) - twoday Aarhus, Søren Frichs Vej 44D, 8230 Åbyhøj, Aarhus, DK
Matt Brailsford introduces a streamlined installation script for Umbraco AI, simplifying the setup process by automatically installing necessary packages and seed data. This allows users to quickly create a functional demo site, explore features, and customize AI integrations without extensive configuration, enhancing accessibility for new users.
Owain.Codes discusses his experience with Umbraco.AI, a free, open-source AI integration for Umbraco CMS. He faced challenges during a demo, particularly with API access and permissions. After resolving issues with Google Gemini's free tier, he modified the source code to include the latest model, gemini-3-flash-preview, and submitted a pull request for updates.
At the Winter Keynote 2026, Umbraco HQ reviewed a successful 2025, showcasing growth, product advancements, and community engagement. Key announcements included 24/5 support, a new partner portal, ISO 27001 certification, and the launch of Umbraco Compose for data orchestration, alongside a focus on AI and future roadmap insights.