Summary
Linkit provides an autocomplete interface for internal and external linking in rich-text editors. Linkit supports nodes, users, taxonomy terms, files, comments and basic support for all types of entities that define a canonical link template.
Drupal core will soon provide link autocomplete suggestions in CKEditor similar to what this module does. Sites using or considering using Linkit should follow this core issue to evaluate whether they can use the core solution instead of Linkit. See feature differences below to compare what Linkit includes that will not initially be in Drupal core.
Features Drupal core will provide link autocomplete suggestions in CKEditor. Below is a list of features included in Linkit which will not initially be in Drupal core. Configurable autocomplete on link fields. Ability to configure metadata (with token support) for autcomplete suggestions Ability to control number of items shown Ability to toggle published/unpublished entities in suggestions IMCE integration Pluggable, configurable, and alterable matchers Pluggable, configurable, and alterable attributes Form API element Configuration After installation, create a Linkit profile. The profile will contain information about which plugins to use. Profiles can be created at /admin/config/content/linkit. Enable the Linkit plugin on the text format you want to use. Formats are found at admin/config/content/formats. Related modules To add link attributes (rel, target), see Editor Advanced link. Version Status 7.1.x (Drupal >=10.5 and >=11.2): Active development 7.0.x (Drupal <10.5 and <11.2; drops CKEditor 4 support) 6.1.x (Drupal 10.1-10.4; note: a packaging issue caused 6.1.7 to allow installation with Drupal 10.5.x; do not use version 6.1.7!: Supported until November 2025) 6.0.x (Drupal 9.5.x and 10.0): No further development 8.x-5.x: No further development. 8.x-4.x: No further development. 7.x-3.x: Drupal 7 compatible. Maintenance only.
Short name
linkit
Supporting organizations
Development and support