=== Antimanual – The Ultimate AI Solution for Your Site === Contributors: spiderdevs, mdjwel, niloymahmudapu Tags: ai, chatbot, openai, automation, documentation Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 2.2.0 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html The ultimate AI copilot for WordPress. Chatbot, Auto-Posting, Docs Generator, Bulk Rewrite, Forum Automation & more. == Description == **Transform your WordPress site with Antimanual, the all-in-one AI powerhouse.** Antimanual isn't just a plugin; it's your intelligent assistant. It seamlessly combines a smart Chatbot, Auto-Posting, Documentation Generator, Bulk Rewrite tools, Forum Automation, and AI Search to revolutionize how you manage your site. Whether you're a business owner looking to reduce support costs, a content creator needing to scale production, or a developer wanting to streamline documentation, Antimanual is the solution. ### Key Features * **Intelligent AI Chatbot** Train a custom chatbot on your own content—posts, pages, PDFs, and URLs. It delivers instant, accurate answers to your visitors, reducing support tickets and boosting engagement. Now with GPT-5 support! * **Auto-Posting & Content Creation** Put your content strategy on autopilot. Schedule and automatically publish fresh, SEO-optimized posts based on your chosen topics and tone. Keep your blog active without lifting a finger. * **AI Documentation Generator** Instantly generate comprehensive, clean documentation. Select your language, tone, and structure, and let the AI build professional docs for your products or services. * **Bulk Rewrite & SEO Optimization** Refresh your existing content in bulk. Rewrite posts to improve readability, update information, or target new keywords. Automatically generate SEO-friendly excerpts, tags, and terms. * **Forum Automation** Breathe new life into your forums. Automatically convert closed topics into helpful knowledge base posts and generate smart AI replies to keep discussions moving. * **Smart Knowledge Base** Build an organized knowledge system by converting your existing content into structured, searchable resources. Supports PDFs, URLs, and custom text. * **AI-Powered Search** Upgrade your site's search experience. The customizable AI search block understands user intent and delivers relevant results, complete with editable text and icons. ### Why Choose Antimanual? * **Save Time:** Automate repetitive tasks like content writing, support responses, and documentation. * **Boost SEO:** Keep your site fresh with auto-posting and optimized content rewrites. * **Improve User Experience:** Provide instant answers with the chatbot and smart search. * **Easy to Use:** A seamless, React-based admin dashboard makes configuration a breeze. ### Useful Links * [**Get Antimanual Premium**](https://antimanual.spider-themes.net) - Unlock the full potential. * [**Documentation**](https://helpdesk.spider-themes.net/docs/antimanual) - Learn how to use every feature. * [**Support Forum**](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/antimanual) - Get help from our team. == Installation == 1. **Upload**: Upload the `antimanual` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. **Activate**: Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress. 3. **Configure**: Go to **Antimanual > Settings** in your dashboard. 4. **Connect**: Add your OpenAI API key to enable the AI features. 5. **Enjoy**: Start leveraging AI-powered features! == Frequently Asked Questions == = What is Antimanual? = Antimanual is a comprehensive AI plugin for WordPress that offers features like a custom chatbot, auto-posting, documentation generation, and more to automate and enhance your website. = Do I need an OpenAI API key? = Yes, Antimanual uses OpenAI's powerful models (like GPT-4 and GPT-5) to function. You will need to provide your own API key in the settings. = Can I train the chatbot on my own data? = Absolutely. You can train the chatbot using your website's posts, pages, custom text, PDFs, and even external URLs. = Is the Auto-Posting feature fully automated? = Yes! Once you set your topics, tone, and schedule, Antimanual will generate and publish posts automatically according to your plan. = Does it work with Forumax? = Yes, we have deep integration with Forumax. You can automate replies to forum topics and convert solved topics into permanent documentation or blog posts. = Is there a premium version? = Yes, while the free version is powerful, Antimanual Premium offers advanced features and higher limits. Check the "Useful Links" section for more info. ## WHAT’S NEXT? If you like Antimanual, then consider checking out our other WordPress Plugins: [EazyDocs](https://wordpress.org/plugins/eazydocs) – Powerful knowledge base plugin to easily create and manage professional documentation, wikis, and helpdesk sections. [Advanced Accordion Block](https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-accordion-block) – Lightweight Gutenberg block for creating visually appealing, organized accordion sections with extensive styling options. [Changeloger](https://wordpress.org/plugins/changeloger) – Transform plain text changelogs into visually stunning, organized representations with pagination and version links. [Forumax](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbp-core) – Standalone, feature-rich community forum plugin with voting, private replies, and Elementor integration. [Jobus](https://wordpress.org/plugins/jobus) – Comprehensive job board solution transforming your site into a recruitment platform with dashboards and ATS. [Spider Elements](https://wordpress.org/plugins/spider-elements) – Versatile library of 20+ creative widgets to enhance Elementor and build professional websites. == Screenshots == 1. **AI Chatbot** - An intelligent assistant ready to help your visitors. 2. **Create Documentation** - Generate professional docs in seconds. 3. **Knowledge Base** - Organize your content sources effectively. 4. **Forum Automation** - Smart replies and topic management. 5. **Closed Topic Into Post** - Repurpose forum content automatically. 6. **Bulk Rewrite** - Refresh and optimize your content at scale. == Changelog == = 2.2.0 (26 January 2026) = * New: AI Response to Replies - AI suggestions for forum replies with minimum word count filter and role exclusion * New: AI Search Dashboard - dedicated admin page with Analytics and Query management tabs * New: Filter by Parent - added dropdown filter for any hierarchical post type * New: Auto Posting Reliability - added queue system, retry mechanism, and UTC scheduling for robust post generation * New: Topic Suggestions - added AI-powered "Get topic ideas" button for auto-posting * New: Auto Posting Status Bar - added last checked, pending, processing status, and manual trigger buttons * Improved: Redesigned Generated Posts view in Auto Posting - new card-based layout with color-coded status indicators, pagination, and better error display * Improved: Search block results dismissal UX - replaced click-outside-to-close with an explicit close button * Improved: Chatbot responsiveness and mobile experience * Improved: Model selection now validates API key and shows only models available for your key * Improved: API key settings now display a styled callout with direct links to OpenAI and Google AI Studio dashboards * Updated: Search block limit now uses lifetime count (100 queries) instead of monthly reset * Security: API keys encrypted at rest using AES-256-CBC with WordPress security keys * Security: API keys no longer exposed to frontend - displays masked preview with status indicator * Fixed: Unwanted characters (markdown code fences, zero-width characters) in AI-generated content * Fixed: Timezone synchronization issues for scheduled posts = 2.1.0 (07 January 2026) = * New: Allowed site admins to set a custom response for irrelevant queries in chatbot settings * New: Enhanced admin tables with advanced controls across multiple pages - Implemented search, sort, and pagination functionality - Synced table state (search, sort, pagination) with page routes to persist data across page refreshes * Updated: Removed Screen Options from Antimanual admin pages * Updated: Plugin requirement for forum automation is changed from bbPress to Forumax * Improved: Disabled the chat reset button when the user has not sent any message yet * Improved: Show suggested questions when the user has not sent any message yet * Improved: Adjusted chat reset button position for empty headers in EazyDocs integration * Improved: Moved the Auto Posting tab after the Bulk Rewrite tab * Fixed: Monthly conversation usage for the chatbot feature not displaying correctly * Fixed: Apply button in Screen Options not working * Fixed: Unable to change the response model in the configuration * Fixed: Knowledge Base posts not updating correctly and duplicate post issues = 2.0.0 (16 December 2025) = * New: Auto-Posting feature - automatically generate and publish WordPress posts based on scheduled topics * New: Antimanual Search block - intelligent search functionality with query feedback for the block editor * New: Seamless admin dashboard experience - rebuilt as a React-based SPA for instant loading * New: Knowledge Base expansion - supports PDF uploads, Website URLs, Custom Text, and existing Posts * New: Cross Domain Embed - easily embed the AI chatbot on external websites * New: Chatbot logic upgrades - GPT-5 support, self-reference capability, and access to conversation history * New: Documentation Generator - generate detailed documentation using AI * New: bbPress Integration - AI-generated answers for forum topics and topic-to-post conversion * New: Conversations listed in dashboard - track user interactions with the chatbot * Updated:Visual overhaul for Admin navigation tabs and Chatbot frontend design * Updated: Knowledge Base management - now includes table layout, bulk actions, and filters * Updated: Standalone architecture - removed EazyDocs dependency * Updated: Enhanced UI for all generator tabs (Terms, Excerpts, bbPress) * Updated: Chatbot experience - dark mode support, local storage history, and improved mobile UX * Updated: Performance - switched to SVG icons and optimized asset loading = 1.0.0 (05 December 2025) = * Initial release