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TYPO3 Community Budget 2026: These four projects will be funded

TYPO3 Community Budget 2026: These four projects will be funded

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The TYPO3 Association has awarded 32,500 euros to four developer projects. Three of them directly improve the day-to-day work of integrators.

The TYPO3 Association has published the results of the first Community Budget Round 2026. 143 members voted and awarded a total of 32,500 euros to four projects. Three of them directly improve the day-to-day work of integrators.

The four funded projects at a glance

1 Fluid Developer Experience (10,000 euros)

Developer: Simon Praetorius

This project aims to improve IDE support for Fluid templates. Planned are:

  • Component autocompletion for Fluid components
  • An official VSCode extension
  • A language server for extended IDE features

My assessment: This is long overdue. Those who work with PHPStorm may be familiar with the plugins from sgalinski.de, which have been providing good service for years. For VSCode users, on the other hand, things look poor. An official language server could finally provide a remedy here. It would be interesting to see whether the existing plugin developers work together with Simon Praetorius. Joining forces would help everyone.

2nd Content Blocks JSON Schema / YAML Linter (10,000 euros)

Developer: Nikita Hovratov

Content blocks are the modern way to create your own content elements in TYPO3. The extension already provides helpful error messages. What is still missing: Validation directly in the IDE before the code is even executed. The JSON schema and the linter should make this possible.

My assessment: For me, content blocks are the future of content element development in TYPO3. Mask is no longer being actively developed (there is even a simple migration path). The classic method with manual TCA still works, of course, but content blocks are faster and more beginner-friendly. A linter makes the work even more robust.

3. EXT:seal Ecosystem Expansion (7,500 euros)

Developer: Tim Lochmüller

The Search Engine Abstraction Layer (SEAL) is expanded to include AI Vector Integration. This allows modern search functions with AI support to be implemented in TYPO3.

My assessment: An exciting topic that I will continue to monitor. This could be interesting for projects with high search requirements.

4th Update Educational Sitepackage Extension (5,000 euros)

Developer: Karsten Nowak (Mentoring: Lina Wolf)

The official Sitepackage tutorial will be updated to TYPO3 v14. All code examples, configurations and documentation will be modernized.

My rating: A solid project for beginners and trainers. Outdated tutorials are a common problem when a new TYPO3 version is released. The update provides a consistent entry point.

Schedule: When does it start?

Work on all four projects will start on February 1, 2026, with a deadline of April 30, 2026. Upon successful completion, the developers will receive their budget.

What does this mean for you?

All four projects are aimed at the strategic goals of TYPO3 v14. As an integrator, you will benefit specifically from

  • Better IDE support when working with Fluid templates
  • Less troubleshooting with content blocks configurations
  • More modern search solutions for demanding projects
  • Up-to-date documentation for getting started with TYPO3 v14

How you can have your say

The 143 votes cast show: Every vote counts. With close results, a few additional votes could have changed the ranking.

As a member of the TYPO3 Association, you can have a say in such votes. You also invest in the further development of the CMS you work with.

There are five levels of membership: Community (low-cost entry for everyone), Bronze (for freelancers), Silver (small companies), Gold (medium-sized companies) and Platinum (Enterprise). All members have voting rights at the General Assembly and can take part in budget votes such as this one. Bronze and above also receive discounts on certifications, events and ELTS.

You can find all the details about the levels and prices on the official membership page.

I myself have been a Bronze member for several years. After the Community level, this was the logical next step for me.

More info: typo3.org/association/membership

The next rounds 2026

Do you have an idea of your own? Or want to be part of the next vote? Here are the dates:

Round 2/2026:

  • Submission deadline: March 31, 2026
  • Voting: April 8 to 22, 2026
  • Implementation: May to August 2026

Round 3/2026:

  • Submission deadline: July 31, 2026
  • Voting: August 5 to 26, 2026
  • Implementation: September to November 2026
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[Translate to English:] Wolfgang Wagner, TYPO3 Experte und Trainer
[Translate to English:] TYPO3 Certified Integrator

Who writes here?

Hi, I'm Wolfgang.

Since 2006, I've been diving deep into the fascinating world of TYPO3 - it's not only my profession, but also my passion. My path has taken me through countless projects, and I have created hundreds of professional video tutorials focusing on TYPO3 and its extensions. I love unraveling complex topics and turning them into easy-to-understand concepts, which is also reflected in my trainings and seminars.

As an active member of the TYPO3 Education Committee, I am committed to keeping the TYPO3 CMS Certified Integrator exam questions up to date and challenging.

But my passion doesn't end at the screen. When I'm not diving into the depths of TYPO3, you'll often find me on my bike, exploring the scenic trails around Lake Constance. These outdoor excursions are my perfect balance - they keep my mind fresh and always provide me with new ideas.