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Timestamp:
02/16/2026 11:35:51 PM (6 weeks ago)
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sa77
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Upload v1.0.8 - 2026-02-16 23:35

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  • autoarticle-content-generator/trunk/autoarticle-content-generator.php

    r3462967 r3462977  
    44 * Plugin URI: https://autoarticle.net
    55 * Description: Generate AI-powered articles with customizable styles and scheduling
    6  * Version: 1.0.7
     6 * Version: 1.0.8
    77 * Author: AutoArticle.net
    88 * Text Domain: autoarticle-content-generator
    … …  
    1616
    1717// Define plugin constants
    18 define('AUTOARTICLE_VERSION', '1.0.7');
     18define('AUTOARTICLE_VERSION', '1.0.8');
    1919define('AUTOARTICLE_PLUGIN_DIR', plugin_dir_path(__FILE__));
    2020define('AUTOARTICLE_PLUGIN_URL', plugin_dir_url(__FILE__));

  • autoarticle-content-generator/trunk/readme.txt

    r3462967 r3462977  
    11=== AutoArticle Content Generator ===
    22Contributors: sa77
    3 Tags: content generation, ai, automation, scheduling, artificial intelligence
     3Donate link: https://autoarticle.net/membership-account/membership-levels/
     4Tags: ai content, article generator, auto blog, content automation, ai writing
    45Requires at least: 5.0
    56Tested up to: 6.9
    6 Stable tag: 1.0.7
     7Stable tag: 1.0.8
    78Requires PHP: 7.2
    89License: GPLv2 or later
    910License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
    1011
    11 Generate AI-powered articles with customizable styles and scheduling.
     12Generate complete blog posts with AI-written content and AI-generated featured images — on demand or on autopilot.
    1213
    1314== Description ==
    1415
    15 AutoArticle is a powerful WordPress plugin that helps you create high-quality, AI-generated articles with customizable writing and image styles. The plugin integrates with AutoArticle.net's AI service to deliver professional content for your website.
    16 
    17 = Features =
    18 
    19 * AI-powered article generation with customizable content
    20 * Multiple writing styles (Professional, Conversational, Journalistic, etc.)
    21 * Customizable image styles (Realistic, Artistic, Minimalist, etc.)
    22 * Topic management with exact match or flexible usage options
    23 * Scheduled article generation with customizable frequency
    24 * Automatic image generation and attachment
    25 * Multi-language support
    26 
    27 = Requirements =
    28 
    29 * WordPress 5.0 or higher
    30 * PHP 7.2 or higher
    31 * Active internet connection for API communication
     16**AutoArticle** turns your WordPress site into a self-publishing content machine. Enter your topics, pick a writing style, and let AI do the rest — complete articles with unique featured images, published directly to your blog.
     17
     18Whether you need a single article right now or a hands-free weekly publishing schedule, AutoArticle handles the entire workflow: topic selection, article writing, image generation, and WordPress post creation.
     19
     20[youtube https://youtu.be/_3dN_U5J82A]
     21
     22= Why AutoArticle? =
     23
     24Most AI writing tools give you a wall of text you still need to format, find images for, and manually publish. AutoArticle is different:
     25
     26* **Complete articles, not just text** — Every article comes with a unique, AI-generated featured image in your chosen style
     27* **Publish-ready output** — Articles are formatted with proper headings and paragraphs, and published directly as WordPress posts
     28* **Set it and forget it** — Schedule automatic generation twice daily, daily, weekly, or monthly with round-robin topic rotation
     29* **Your voice, your style** — Choose from 11 writing styles and 12 image styles, or add your own custom prompts for full creative control
     30
     31= Key Features =
     32
     33**AI Article Generation**
     34Generate well-structured blog posts powered by advanced AI. Each article includes proper heading hierarchy, engaging paragraphs, and a unique AI-generated featured image — ready to publish.
     35
     36**11 Writing Styles**
     37Professional, Conversational, Journalistic, Storytelling, Analytical, Educational, Opinion, Technical, Humorous, Inspirational — or let the AI surprise you with Random.
     38
     39**12 Image Styles**
     40Photograph, Realistic, Artistic, Minimalist, Vintage, Cinematic, Sketch, Watercolor, Digital Art, Oil Painting, Cartoon — or Random for variety.
     41
     42**Flexible Scheduling**
     43Set up automatic article generation on your preferred cadence. The scheduler rotates through your topic list, so every post covers something different.
     44
     45* Twice daily, daily, weekly, or monthly
     46* Choose your preferred time of day
     47* Round-robin topic cycling
     48* Works via WordPress cron — no external services to configure
     49
     50**Creative Mode**
     51Toggle Creative Mode to generate articles that explore unexpected angles on your topics — buyer guides, trend analyses, problem-solving approaches, thought leadership pieces, and more. Over 46 creative templates ensure every article feels fresh.
     52
     53**Multi-Language Support**
     54Write articles in 16 languages: US English, UK English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Korean, and Turkish.
     55
     56**Custom Prompts**
     57Go beyond style presets with custom writing and image prompts. Guide the AI to focus on specific angles, audiences, or visual aesthetics.
     58
     59**URL Slug Control**
     60Customize your post URLs with topic-based slugs and optional prefix/suffix patterns for SEO-friendly permalink structures.
     61
     62**Post Status Control**
     63Choose whether generated articles publish immediately, save as drafts, go to pending review, or stay private — giving you full editorial control.
     64
     65= How It Works =
     66
     671. **Add your topics** — Enter the subjects you want to write about
     682. **Choose your style** — Pick a writing style, image style, language, and image size
     693. **Generate or schedule** — Click "Generate Now" for an instant article, or set up automatic scheduling
     704. **Review and enjoy** — Your new post appears in WordPress with a featured image, ready to go
     71
     72= Free & Premium Plans =
     73
     74AutoArticle works immediately after installation with **2 free articles per month** — no account required.
     75
     76Need more? Create a free account at [AutoArticle.net](https://autoarticle.net) to unlock higher limits:
     77
     78* **Free** — 2 articles/month
     79* **Premium** — 10 articles/month
     80* **Pro** — 100 articles/month
     81
     82= HubSpot Integration =
     83
     84Premium and Pro members can also publish articles directly to HubSpot CMS via the [AutoArticle.net dashboard](https://autoarticle.net/membership-account/) — connect your HubSpot account with OAuth and generate content for your HubSpot blog alongside WordPress.
     85
     86= Third-Party Services =
     87
     88This plugin connects to the AutoArticle.net API to generate article content and images. When you generate an article, the following data is sent to `https://autoarticle.net`:
     89
     90* Your selected topic
     91* Writing style, image style, language, and size preferences
     92* Custom prompts (if provided)
     93* Account credentials (if logged in, for quota tracking)
     94
     95No data is sent until you click "Generate Now" or a scheduled generation runs.
     96
     97* [AutoArticle.net Terms of Service](https://autoarticle.net/terms)
     98* [AutoArticle.net Privacy Policy](https://autoarticle.net/privacy)
     99
     100The AutoArticle.net service uses OpenAI's API to generate text and images. Your topic and style preferences are forwarded to OpenAI for processing. See [OpenAI's Usage Policy](https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies) and [Privacy Policy](https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy) for details on how OpenAI handles data.
    32101
    33102== Installation ==
    34103
    35 1. Install `autoarticle-content-generator` and activate
    36 2. Add topics, set writing and image style
    37 3. Click 'generate now', or set a schedule
     104= Automatic Installation (Recommended) =
     105
     1061. In your WordPress admin, go to **Plugins > Add New**
     1072. Search for **"AutoArticle Content Generator"**
     1083. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**
     1094. Go to the new **AutoArticle** menu item in your admin sidebar
     1105. Add your first topic and click **Generate Now**
     111
     112= Manual Installation =
     113
     1141. Download the plugin zip file from WordPress.org
     1152. In your WordPress admin, go to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin**
     1163. Upload the zip file and click **Install Now**
     1174. Activate the plugin
     1185. Navigate to **AutoArticle** in your admin sidebar
     119
     120= After Activation =
     121
     122* **No account needed** to get started — you get 2 free articles per month immediately
     123* **Optional:** Log in with an [AutoArticle.net](https://autoarticle.net/membership-account/membership-levels/) account for higher article limits
     124* Add topics, select your preferred styles, and generate your first article
    38125
    39126== Frequently Asked Questions ==
    40127
    41 = Do I need a AutoArticle.net account? =
    42 
    43 No, you only need a AutoArticle.net account for increased usage limits.
    44 
    45 = What are the usage limits? =
    46 
    47 Usage limits are determined by your AutoArticle.net membership level. The plugin will display your remaining article quota in the admin interface.
     128= Do I need an AutoArticle.net account? =
     129
     130No. The plugin works out of the box with 2 free articles per month, tracked by your server's IP address. Create a free account at [AutoArticle.net](https://autoarticle.net) only if you need a higher monthly quota.
     131
     132= How many articles can I generate? =
     133
     134That depends on your plan:
     135
     136* **No account (IP-based):** 2 articles/month
     137* **Free account:** 2 articles/month
     138* **Premium:** 10 articles/month
     139* **Pro:** 100 articles/month
     140
     141Your remaining article count is displayed at the top of the plugin settings page. Quotas reset on the 1st of each month.
     142
     143= What does a generated article look like? =
     144
     145Each article is a complete WordPress post with:
     146
     147* An AI-generated title
     148* Multiple sections with H2 headings and well-written paragraphs
     149* A unique AI-generated featured image in your chosen style
     150* Proper formatting ready for your theme to display
     151
     152= Can I control the quality and style of content? =
     153
     154Yes. You have multiple layers of control:
     155
     156* **Writing style** — Choose from 11 preset styles (Professional, Conversational, etc.)
     157* **Image style** — Choose from 12 visual styles (Photograph, Watercolor, Cinematic, etc.)
     158* **Creative Mode** — Toggle on for varied, creative approaches to your topics
     159* **Custom prompts** — Write your own instructions to fine-tune the AI's output
     160* **Language** — Generate content in 16 languages
     161* **Post status** — Publish immediately, or save as draft for review
    48162
    49163= Can I schedule articles? =
    50164
    51 Yes, you can schedule articles to be generated automatically. The plugin supports:
    52 * Custom scheduling frequency
    53 * Time-based scheduling
    54 * Topic rotation
    55 * Automatic image generation and attachment
    56 
    57 = What writing styles are available? =
    58 
    59 The plugin offers various writing styles including:
    60 * Professional
    61 * Conversational
    62 * Journalistic
    63 * Storytelling
    64 * Analytical
    65 * Educational
    66 * Opinion
    67 * Technical
    68 * Humorous
    69 * Inspirational
    70 * Random
    71 
    72 = What image styles are available? =
    73 
    74 The plugin offers various image styles including:
    75 * Realistic
    76 * Artistic
    77 * Minimalist
    78 * Vintage
    79 * Cinematic
    80 * Sketch
    81 * Watercolor
    82 * Digital Art
    83 * Oil Painting
    84 * Cartoon
    85 * Random
    86 
    87 = What languages are supported? =
    88 
    89 The plugin supports multiple languages, with English (en) as the default. Additional languages can be selected in the settings.
    90 
    91 = How are images handled? =
    92 
    93 The plugin automatically:
    94 * Generates images based on your selected style
    95 * Downloads and optimizes images
    96 * Attaches them to your articles
    97 * Sets them as featured images
    98 * Supports different image sizes (square, landscape, portrait)
     165Yes. The built-in scheduler supports:
     166
     167* **Twice daily, daily, weekly, or monthly** frequency
     168* **Time-of-day** preference
     169* **Automatic topic rotation** — cycles through your topic list so each article covers a different subject
     170* Articles are generated and published via WordPress cron — no external cron configuration needed
     171
     172= Does this work with any WordPress theme? =
     173
     174Yes. AutoArticle creates standard WordPress posts with standard featured images. Any theme that supports posts and featured images (which is virtually all of them) will display the generated content correctly.
     175
     176= Can I edit articles after they are generated? =
     177
     178Absolutely. Generated articles are standard WordPress posts — you can edit the text, swap the image, change the category, or anything else you would do with a regular post.
    99179
    100180= Is my data secure? =
    101181
    102 Yes, the plugin uses secure API connections to transmit data. Your WordPress credentials are never shared with external services.
     182Yes. All communication with the AutoArticle.net API uses HTTPS encryption. Your WordPress admin credentials are never sent to external services. If you log in with an AutoArticle.net account, those credentials are stored securely in your local WordPress database and transmitted only over encrypted connections.
     183
     184= What happens if I deactivate or uninstall the plugin? =
     185
     186* **Deactivate:** Scheduled jobs are paused. All your settings and generated posts remain intact.
     187* **Uninstall (delete):** The plugin removes its database tables and stored settings. Your generated WordPress posts and their images are **not** deleted — they remain as regular posts in your site.
     188
     189= Where can I get support? =
     190
     191Visit the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/autoarticle-content-generator/) or contact us at [AutoArticle.net](https://autoarticle.net).
    103192
    104193== Screenshots ==
    105194
    106 1. **Main Dashboard** - The main plugin interface showing article generation controls and statistics.
    107 2. **Topic Management** - Interface for managing and organizing your article topics.
    108 3. **Style Selection** - Choose from various writing and image styles for your content.
    109 4. **Scheduling Options** - Set up automated article generation schedules.
     1951. **Main Dashboard** — The AutoArticle control panel showing your membership status, article quota, and the step-by-step interface for topic entry, style selection, and generation.
     1962. **Topic Management** — Add, remove, and organize topics with pill-style tags. Toggle Creative Mode for diverse content angles.
     1973. **Style & Language Settings** — Select from 11 writing styles, 12 image styles, 3 image sizes, 16 languages, and control post status — all from a clean dropdown interface.
     1984. **Scheduling** — Configure automatic article generation with frequency and time-of-day controls. The scheduler shows your next run time and cycles through topics automatically.
     1995. **Advanced Options** — Custom writing and image prompts, URL slug customization with prefix/suffix patterns for SEO-friendly permalinks.
     2006. **Article Generated** — A successfully generated WordPress post with AI-written content and a unique AI-generated featured image, ready to publish.
    110201
    111202== Changelog ==
    112203
    113 = 1.0.6  =
    114 * Updated GET to POST in verify calls.
     204= 1.0.7 =
     205* Synced version constants across all files
     206* Improved SVN deployment workflow
     207
     208= 1.0.6 =
     209* Improved security: updated verify calls from GET to POST method
    115210
    116211= 1.0.4 =
    117 * Enabled daily, weekly, monthly scheduling correctly.
     212* Fixed daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling intervals
    118213
    119214= 1.0.3 =
    120 * Added US or UK english to dropdown (instead of just 'English').
     215* Added separate US English and UK English language options
    121216
    122217= 1.0.2 =
    123 * Improved diversity of article generation.
     218* Improved diversity and variety of generated article content
    124219
    125220= 1.0.1 =
    126 * Fixed an issue with the scheduled topic selection (scheduler).
     221* Fixed topic rotation in the scheduled article generator
    127222
    128223= 1.0.0 =
    129 * Initial release with core functionality
    130 * Support for multiple writing and image styles
    131 * Scheduled article generation
    132 * Topic management
    133 * Multi-language support
    134 * Automatic image handling
    135 * Membership integration
     224* Initial release
     225* AI-powered article and image generation
     226* 11 writing styles and 12 image styles
     227* Scheduled article generation (twice daily, daily, weekly, monthly)
     228* Topic management with round-robin cycling
     229* Creative Mode with 46+ content templates
     230* Multi-language support (16 languages)
     231* Custom writing and image prompts
     232* URL slug customization
     233* Post status control (publish, draft, pending, private)
     234* Membership integration with free tier
    136235
    137236== Upgrade Notice ==
    138237
     238= 1.0.7 =
     239Maintenance release with improved version consistency and deployment.
     240
     241= 1.0.6 =
     242Security improvement: membership verification now uses POST instead of GET.
     243
    139244= 1.0.0 =
    140 Initial release of AutoArticle with complete feature set.
     245Welcome to AutoArticle! Generate AI-powered articles with featured images, scheduling, and 11 writing styles.
    141246
    142247== Privacy Policy ==
    143248
    144 This plugin connects to the AutoArticle.net AI service to generate content. When generating articles, your selected topics, styles, and preferences are sent to the service. No personally identifiable information is shared beyond what is necessary for the service to function. For more information about how your data is handled, please see the [AutoArticle.net Privacy Policy](https://autoarticle.net/privacy).
    145 
    146 Terms of Service: https://autoarticle.net/terms
    147 Privacy Policy: https://autoarticle.net/privacy
     249This plugin connects to the external AutoArticle.net API service (`https://autoarticle.net/autoarticle-folder/autoarticle-new.php`) to generate article content and images.
     250
     251**Data sent to AutoArticle.net:**
     252
     253* Article topic and generation preferences (writing style, image style, language, image size)
     254* Custom prompts (if provided)
     255* AutoArticle.net account email and password (if logged in, for quota management)
     256* Server IP address (for anonymous usage tracking)
     257
     258**Data sent to OpenAI (via AutoArticle.net):**
     259
     260* Article topic and style preferences are forwarded to OpenAI's API for text and image generation
     261
     262**Data NOT sent:**
     263
     264* WordPress admin credentials
     265* Site content, user data, or visitor information
     266* No data is collected or transmitted until you explicitly generate an article
     267
     268For full details:
     269
     270* [AutoArticle.net Privacy Policy](https://autoarticle.net/privacy)
     271* [AutoArticle.net Terms of Service](https://autoarticle.net/terms)
     272* [OpenAI Privacy Policy](https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy)
     273* [OpenAI Usage Policies](https://openai.com/policies/usage-policies)
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