=== Albatross Audio ===
Contributors: badlittlerobot
Donate link: https://www.badlittlerobot.com/
Tags: audio, audio player, jPlayer, playlist, music
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Stable tag: 1.1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Playlist functionality coupled with a stylish, responsive audio player. Empowering effortless creation and management of songs and playlists.

== Description ==

Albatross Audio is a high-performance WordPress plugin engineered to empower you to create, manage, and display audio playlists with ease. Featuring an intuitive administrative interface and a sleek, responsive front-end audio player powered by jPlayer, this plugin transforms your site into a dynamic audio hub. Ideal for musicians, podcasters, and audio enthusiasts alike, Albatross Audio integrates seamlessly with your WordPress theme while offering extensive customization options.

**Key Features:**
- **Custom Post Type:** Manage audio playlists using a dedicated post type "albatross-audio".
- **Taxonomy Integration:** Organize playlists with hierarchical categories.
- **Intuitive Admin Interface:** Add and manage multiple songs per playlist using custom meta boxes.
- **Media Uploader Integration:** Easily select images and audio files via the built-in WordPress media uploader.
- **Automated Duration Calculation:** Dynamically computes the total playtime of playlists based on embedded song metadata.
- **Responsive Audio Player:** Deliver a modern, interactive audio player that adapts to any device.
- **Shortcode Support:** Embed the audio player anywhere on your site with a simple, customizable shortcode.

== Installation ==

1. **Upload Plugin Files:**  
   Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/albatross-audio` directory via FTP or the WordPress Plugin Uploader.

2. **Activate the Plugin:**  
   Activate Albatross Audio from the Plugins screen in your WordPress admin dashboard.

3. **Configure Your Playlists:**  
   Navigate to the new "Albatross Audio" menu in your dashboard to begin creating and managing audio playlists.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add a new playlist? =
After installation, go to the "Albatross Audio" section in your WordPress dashboard, click "Add New," and fill in the playlist details, including songs, artists, and audio file URLs.

= How do I embed the audio player on a page? =
Simply insert the shortcode `[albatross-audio id="123" playlist="show"]` into your post or page content, replacing `123` with the actual playlist post ID. The `playlist` parameter toggles the visibility of the playlist panel.


== Screenshots ==

1. **Audio Player:** Front-end display of the responsive audio player.
2. **Playlist Edit:** Detailed interface for editing and managing individual playlists.
3. **Admin Archive:** Overview of playlists within the WordPress admin area.


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.4 =
* Initial release.

= 1.0.5 =
* Minor Tweak.
* UPDATE: readme

= 1.0.6 =
* FIX: Select image button.

= 1.1.0 =
* FIX: Error handeling.
* FIX: Security vulnerability
* UPDATE: Icons and placeholder image