=== AkhilCommerce Toolkit ===
Contributors: beingakhil
Tags: ecommerce, cart, checkout, analytics, ai
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPL-2.0-or-later

A lightweight ecommerce toolkit with cart, checkout, orders, analytics, and AI features.

== Description ==

AkhilCommerce Toolkit is a simple and lightweight ecommerce plugin for WordPress.

It provides essential ecommerce functionality without the complexity of larger frameworks.

== Features ==

- Simple Shop system using shortcodes
- Add to Cart functionality
- Checkout and Order creation
- Orders management (admin panel)
- Basic Analytics (visit tracking)
- AI suggestion tool (demo feature)
- Lightweight and easy to use

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Create pages and use the shortcodes provided below

== Usage ==

Create WordPress pages and add the following shortcodes:

- Home Page:
  [akhctk_home]

- Shop Page:
  [akhctk_shop]

- Cart Page:
  [akhctk_cart]

- Checkout Page:
  [akhctk_checkout]

- Orders Page:
  [akhctk_orders]

After creating pages, you can assign them in navigation menus.

== Admin Dashboard ==

After activation, a new menu called **AkhilCommerce** will appear in the WordPress admin panel.

From here you can:

- View basic analytics (site visits)
- Manage plugin-related settings

== Settings ==

The plugin registers settings using WordPress Settings API.

You can extend or access settings via:
Settings → AkhilCommerce (if enabled in admin menu)

Currently available settings:

- API Key (used for future integrations like AI or payment gateways)

== Notes ==

- This plugin is a lightweight implementation and does not replace full-featured ecommerce platforms like WooCommerce.
- It is intended for learning, customization, or lightweight use cases.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin support payments? =  
Currently, it includes a basic checkout flow. Payment gateway integration can be added in future versions.

= Can I customize products? =  
Yes, developers can extend this plugin easily due to its modular structure.

= Does it work with all themes? =  
Yes, it works with most standard WordPress themes.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
- Initial release
- Cart, checkout, and orders system
- Admin dashboard and analytics
- AI module (demo)