=== Aalee Assist ===
Contributors: aalee
Tags: chat, ai, chatbot, assistant, widget
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Add an AI-powered chat assistant to your WordPress site in minutes — no coding required.

== Description ==

**Aalee Assist** puts a smart AI chat widget on your WordPress site in under 2 minutes.

Your assistant learns from your business content, answers visitor questions instantly, captures leads automatically, and hands off to a human agent when needed — all managed from one powerful dashboard.

**Why businesses choose Aalee Assist:**

* Zero coding — install, paste your Assistant ID, done
* Instant answers — AI trained on your own knowledge base
* Automatic lead capture — never miss a potential customer
* Human handoff — escalate complex queries to your team anytime
* Works on every page automatically — no per-page setup
* Async script — zero impact on your page speed
* Full conversation history inside your Aalee dashboard
* Lightweight — one small script is all it takes

**How it works:**

1. Create an AI assistant at assist.aalee.ai
2. Train it with your website content, FAQs, or documents
3. Install this plugin, paste your Assistant ID, and go live

== Installation ==

1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard
2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New
3. Search for "Aalee Assist"
4. Click Install Now → Activate
5. You will be redirected to the settings page automatically
6. Paste your Assistant ID from your Aalee Assist dashboard
7. Click Save & Activate — your chat widget is now live on every page

**Where to find your Assistant ID:**

1. Log in at assist.aalee.ai
2. Go to Assistants
3. Select your assistant
4. Copy the Assistant ID and paste it in the plugin settings

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need to know how to code? =
Not at all. Install the plugin, paste your Assistant ID, and save. That is everything.

= Where do I find my Assistant ID? =
Log in to assist.aalee.ai, go to Assistants, select your assistant, and copy the Assistant ID shown there.

= Will this plugin slow down my website? =
No. The widget script loads asynchronously — it never blocks your page from loading and has zero impact on your page speed.

= Does the widget appear on all pages? =
Yes. Once activated, the chat widget appears automatically on every page of your WordPress site.

= Can I hand off chats to a human agent? =
Yes. Aalee Assist supports human handoff. Your team can take over any conversation directly from the Aalee dashboard.

= What happens if I close the setup popup? =
You can always go to Settings → Aalee Assist to configure your Assistant ID at any time.

= Is my data secure? =
Yes. All input is sanitized and escaped following WordPress security standards.

== Screenshots ==

1. Plugin settings page — paste your Assistant ID here
2. Chat widget live on your WordPress site
3. Conversation history inside your Aalee dashboard

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixed missing logo loading issue on the settings page

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release of Aalee Assist WordPress plugin
* Assistant ID configuration via Settings page
* Automatic redirect to settings on activation
* Widget auto-injection on all pages via wp_footer hook
* Secure input sanitization and output escaping

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release. Install and configure your Assistant ID to get started.