=== BrainyPress === Contributors: mrnaveedshah Tags: ai-auto-blogger, wordpress-automation, auto-blogging, content-automation, social-auto-posting Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 3.0 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html The Ultimate Fully Automated AI Blogger. Generates Human-Like, SEO-Ranked Content using Free Gemini API. Auto-shares to Pinterest and Twitter. Part of AlphaPost. == Description == **Meet BrainyPress v3.0: Your Free Auto-Writer for WordPress.** BrainyPress is a fully automated content machine designed to rank on Google. Schedule posts, generate content with Google Gemini AI, and auto-share to Pinterest and Twitter using browser cookies. No paid API subscriptions needed. BrainyPress is part of the **AlphaPost** ecosystem. Visit [brainypress.net](https://www.brainypress.net) for plugin updates and [alphapost.io](https://alphapost.io) for more automation tools. ### Why is BrainyPress Different? * **Fully Automated:** Set a schedule and BrainyPress runs in the background, generating fresh content while you sleep. * **Liquid AI Logic:** No rigid templates. The AI adapts to ANY niche, from crypto to recipes to news. * **Smart SEO Engine:** Auto-inserts internal links to your old posts. Adds high-authority external links. * **Real-Time Search:** Uses Gemini's Google Search tool to fetch the latest data before writing. * **Human-Style Writing:** Strict rules against AI-tell words and em-dashes. Content reads like a human wrote it. ### Key Features (v3.0) * **Auto-Pin to Pinterest:** Connect Pinterest using browser cookies. Auto-pins your new posts to your chosen board. 2 pins per day limit (safety). * **Auto-Tweet on Twitter / X:** Connect using a single auth_token cookie. Auto-tweets your posts. 2 tweets per day limit (safety). * **Per-Order Toggles:** Enable Pinterest and Twitter sharing per automation order. Full control. * **Free Gemini AI:** Built on the free tier of Google Gemini API. 1500 requests per day for free. * **Crash-Proof:** Optimized SQL logic ensures it handles 100+ posts without crashing your server. * **Manual + Auto Modes:** Run instantly or schedule for daily auto-posting. ### Content Quality Rules (v3.0) The AI follows strict rules to write like a real human: * No AI-tell words (like delve, tapestry, navigate, realm, unveil, embark, leverage, etc.) * No em-dashes or en-dashes. Plain punctuation only. * Very easy English. Short sentences. Anyone can read. * Real-time grounding for latest information. * User prompt is the boss. If you specify a word count, AI follows it exactly. * Default word count: 1000 to 1500 words if you do not specify. ### External Services Disclosure This plugin connects to third-party services to function. All keys and cookies are stored securely in your WordPress database. **1. Google Gemini API (by Google)** * Usage: Generates article text and performs web searches. * Privacy: [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) | [Terms](https://ai.google.dev/terms) **2. Twitter / X (by X Corp)** * Usage: Posts tweets to your account when you enable Twitter sharing. * Privacy: [Twitter Privacy Policy](https://twitter.com/en/privacy) **3. Pinterest (by Pinterest, Inc.)** * Usage: Creates pins on your account when you enable Pinterest sharing. * Privacy: [Pinterest Privacy Policy](https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy) == Installation == 1. Upload the `brainypress` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin from the WordPress Plugins menu. 3. Go to **BrainyPress** in the admin sidebar. 4. **Step 1:** Paste your free Google Gemini API Key. 5. **Step 2 (Optional):** Connect Pinterest and Twitter using browser cookies. See "How to Find Cookies" in the footer for full guide. 6. **Step 3:** Create an automation order. Pick category, write prompt, choose schedule. 7. The plugin runs automatically every hour and generates posts at your set time. == Frequently Asked Questions == = How does auto-sharing work? = The plugin uses your Pinterest and Twitter browser cookies (saved one time) to share new posts directly. We added a strict 2 per day limit to protect your accounts from spam flags. = Is it safe to share my cookies? = Cookies are stored on your own WordPress database. They are never sent to external servers. Only your site admins can access them. For extra safety, we recommend using a dedicated account. = What if my cookies expire? = You will need to log in again to Pinterest or x.com, copy the new cookie value, and update it in the BrainyPress settings. This usually happens every few months. = How does Real-Time Grounding work? = We use Gemini's built-in Google Search tool. Before writing, the AI searches Google for the latest information on your topic. = Is any user data tracked? = No. BrainyPress does not collect or track any user behavior. All API communications happen directly between your WordPress server and the respective service providers. = Does this plugin use its own API keys? = No. You must provide your own Gemini API key (free from Google). Pinterest and Twitter use your own browser cookies. Full ownership. = What is Liquid AI Logic? = The AI has no fixed structure. It decides format based on your prompt. Ask for a "Table" and it makes a table. Ask for a "List" and it makes a list. Ask for a "Story" and it writes a story. = How does Smart Linking work? = The plugin fetches a random old post from your blog and instructs the AI to weave that link naturally into the new article. = Is it really free? = Yes. The plugin is free. The Gemini API has a generous free tier (1500 requests per day). Pinterest and Twitter sharing uses cookies, no paid API access needed. = Will it create duplicate content? = No. v3.0 includes Variation IDs and an Avoid List. The AI is told which recent topics it covered so each post is unique. = What changed from v2.8 to v3.0? = Major update. Replaced Twitter API (which required developer account) with simple cookie-based auto-tweet. Added Pinterest cookie-based auto-pin. Added daily safety limits. Stronger AI content rules. Now part of AlphaPost ecosystem. == Screenshots == 1. **The Dashboard:** Clean neubrutalism design for managing tasks. 2. **Social Connections:** Easy one-cookie setup for Pinterest and Twitter. 3. **Order Creation:** Per-order auto-share toggles. 4. **Active Orders:** See all your automations with sharing badges. == Changelog == = 3.0 (Major Rewrite) = * **NEW:** Twitter cookie-based auto-tweet. Just paste auth_token. No more OAuth setup, no developer account needed. * **NEW:** Pinterest cookie-based auto-pin. Paste _pinterest_sess and csrftoken with board URL. Done. * **NEW:** Per-order auto-share toggles. Choose which orders auto-share to Pinterest, Twitter, or both. * **NEW:** Strict safety limits. 2 pins per day, 2 tweets per day (resets at midnight UTC). * **NEW:** Stronger AI content rules. Bans AI-tell words like "delve", "tapestry", "embark". Bans em-dashes and en-dashes. * **NEW:** Easy English mode. AI now writes very simple, readable content. * **NEW:** Default word count (1000 to 1500 words) if user does not specify. * **IMPROVED:** AI prompt is now stronger. User instruction is treated as the boss. AI must follow it exactly. * **IMPROVED:** Real-time grounding. AI always searches for the latest information. * **IMPROVED:** New "How to Find Cookies" help modal with step-by-step guide. * **REMOVED:** Old Twitter OAuth fields (4 keys). No longer needed. * **BRANDING:** Now part of the AlphaPost ecosystem (alphapost.io). = 2.8 = * Liquid AI Engine. AI obeys user prompt for formatting. * Smart Linking System. * Crash Protection with SQL queries. * Avoidance Logic to prevent topic repetition. * Fixed "Stuck at Posting" timeout issues. = 2.7 = * Added Post Status (Draft/Publish). * Added Twitter Auto-Post (OAuth). * Upgraded to Gemini 2.0. == Upgrade Notice == = 3.0 = Major rewrite. Removes Twitter OAuth (no more developer account needed) and adds easier cookie-based sharing for both Pinterest and Twitter. Stronger AI content quality. Recommended for all users.