=== BirdyChat ===
Contributors: birdychat
Tags: birdychat, telegram bot, support chat, telegram live chat
Donate link: https://birdychat.com
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Add Telegram live chat to your WordPress site. This plugin has voice to text feature.

== Description ==

Connect your website directly to your Telegram with the [BirdyChat Telegram Live Chat Widget](https://birdychat.com). This plugin provides a simple way to install your widget code without touching your theme's functions.php file, allowing you to manage all customer support from the app you already use every day.

= The Ultimate Tool for Busy Business Owners: =

* **Voice-to-Text Efficiency:** The standout feature! You can reply to customers by sending a voice message in Telegram, and BirdyChat automatically converts it to text for your website visitor. Perfect for responding while you're on the move.

* **Seamless Visitor Experience:** Your customers chat in a professional window right on your site. They don't need a Telegram account to talk to you.

* **All Chats in One Place:** No need to log into a separate dashboard or install heavy support software. If you have Telegram, you have your helpdesk.

== Steps to get started: ==

1. **Start the bot:** [t.me/birdychat_bot](https://t.me/birdychat_bot)
2. **Open the mini app.**
3. **Copy the code and paste it into the textarea below.**


== How the plugin works ==

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHnLJ8ZGXCQ]

User copies the widget code from the telegram bot (https://t.me/birdychat_bot) and pastes it into the textarea. The widget embed code looks like: 

`<script src="https://birdychat.com/js/chat-widget.js" data-id="..."></script>`

The plugin extracts `data-id` parameter and validates it.
If successful, the script is enqueued in the footer section of every WordPress page.

== External services ==

This plugin relies on an external service provided by [https://birdychat.com](https://birdychat.com):

* [Terms of use](https://birdychat.com/terms-and-conditions). 
* [Privacy policy](https://birdychat.com/privacy-policy).

The plugin first checks that the `data-id` is in UUID format ( Universally unique identifier, e.g. `123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426655440000`), then calls the API at `https://router.birdychat.com/getserverurl` to confirm the ID exists in the BirdyChat database. This call is made once, when the user saves the widget embed code.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Who is it for? =

* Solopreneurs and Independent Professionals:
    1. Perfect for freelancers, consultants, brokers, and dealers.
    2. Ideal for online shops and consultancy services where clients appreciate a private chat option for quick consultations.
    3. For impatient customers who dislike filling out contact forms and prefer getting instant answers to their questions.

= Do I need a Telegram account =

Yes, but most people already have it.

= Benefits of Use =

* Fastest to launch and easy to setup.
* No email sign-in required.
* No extra app to install, works via Telegram.
* No complicated dashboard.
* Answer messages by voice.


== Screenshots ==

1. **WordPress birdychat plugin settings page** screenshot-1.png. 


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* First release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Install the first version.