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By SYSTOPIA Filed under Extensions
At SYSTOPIA, we’ve built and maintain a wide range of tools, from CiviCRM extensions to Drupal modules and more. With over 60 repositories under active management, we’re dedicated to enhancing the CiviCRM ecosystem. In this release, we’re happy to present our SQL Tasks Extension – a SQL driven solution for the configurable execution of CiviCRM actions.
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By vinaygawade Filed under Backdrop, Development Tools, Drupal 8+, WordPress
Tools to streamline CiviCRM workflows with seamless integration and efficient task management.
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By dev-team Filed under Release announcements

CiviCRM version 5.81.0 is now ready to download. This is a regular monthly release. Upgrade now for the most stable CiviCRM experience:

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Version 5.81 is a CiviCRM Extended Security Release (ESR).

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By StoobFiled under

We're bringing in the New Year by taking a break from the normal production of more CiviAcademy video tutorials in order to provide a light-hearted look at what may be equally important: what NOT to do in CiviCRM.

If you're new to CiviCRM or even considering using it, our Top 10 Most Common Mistakes Users Make in CiviCRM video showcase could prove to be an invaluable resource!

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By EileenFiled under

In line with our practice over recent years (per 7.3, 7.2, 7.1), we are ending our support for php 7.4 two years after PHP dropped support for it. This means that the 5.81 release will be the last CiviCRM release supporting PHP 7.4.

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By josh Filed under Community

Yeah, you read that right. We’ve been working CiviCRM version 5 for so long now that it’s almost, but not quite, a household brand. That all changes on 5 March 2025 when the official release of CiviCRM 6 lands.

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By pkeogan Filed under Drupal 7
Drupal 7 will go end-of-life on January 5, 2025

With the end-of-life, security updates for Drupal 7 will cease, leaving your CiviCRM website vulnerable to threats and potentially facing compatibility issues. It's crucial to understand your options and take action to ensure your site's security and functionality.

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By josh Filed under Drupal 7

For 2025, the CiviCRM-D7 integration will continue to receive basic support, but usage is discouraged. Specifically:

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By dev-team Filed under Release announcements

CiviCRM version 5.80.0 is now ready to download. This is a regular monthly release. Upgrade now for the most stable CiviCRM experience:

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By SYSTOPIA Filed under Extensions
This blog series aims to expand your knowledge of CiviCRM and its potential for extensions. Each month, we present one of the many extensions we at SYSTOPIA have developed over the years. This month’s feature: The Mailbox Mailing Extension – allowing you to create and schedule CiviCRM mailings without needing to use the CiviCRM user interface. A huge thank you to Thomas Fastermann of the Schweizerischer Gewerkschaftsbund for contributing to our blog series by writing this month’s release!
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