=== cclin Smart Table of Contents ===
Contributors: cclin
Tags: table of contents, toc, headings, navigation, scrollspy
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A lightweight, reading-focused Table of Contents (TOC) plugin optimized for long-form articles, documentation, and structured content.

== Description ==

cclin Smart Table of Contents is a lightweight and flexible TOC plugin built specifically for **long-form content, tutorials, and documentation-style websites**.

This plugin focuses on reading experience, content structure, and navigation clarity, making it ideal for blogs, technical articles, and knowledge bases.

== Key Features ==

* Automatically extract headings from H2 to H6 (configurable)
* Clean and structured hierarchical TOC output
* Automatic heading numbering (1, 1.1, 1.1.1)
* Smooth scroll navigation
* Scrollspy support (active heading highlight while scrolling)
* Multiple display positions:
  - Inline TOC at the top of content
  - Fixed sidebar TOC
* Independent expand/collapse behavior for different TOC modes
* Auto insert TOC into content
* Support for custom post types
* Gutenberg-compatible (works seamlessly with block editor content)
* Fully internationalized (i18n ready)
* Lightweight, clean OOP architecture

== Designed for ==

cclin Smart Table of Contents is especially suitable for:

* Long-form blog posts
* Technical tutorials
* Documentation websites
* Knowledge bases
* Structured academic or research content

== Customization ==

Instead of requiring users to write custom CSS, the plugin provides structured options such as:

* Heading levels selection
* Numbering toggle
* Display position control
* Sticky offset settings
* Expand / collapse behavior

This ensures both flexibility and safety while maintaining performance and compatibility.

== Screenshots ==

1. In-content table of contents automatically inserted at the top of the post
2. Floating side table of contents displayed on the left with fixed positioning
3. Admin panel: Basic Settings and Display Position configuration
4. Admin panel: Title and List Style, Appearance & Colors, with live preview
5. Admin panel: Custom Appearance & Colors with real-time live preview

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder `cclin-smart-toc` to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress
3. Go to Settings → cclin Smart TOC to configure options

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin support Gutenberg? =

Yes. The TOC is automatically rendered on the frontend and works with Gutenberg blocks.

= Can I control which headings are included? =

Yes. You can select which heading levels (H2–H6) should be included.

= Can I disable automatic insertion? =

Yes. You can disable auto-insert and use manual placement instead.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 =
* Fix CSS layout issue

= 1.0.1 =
* Remove Custom CSS feature
* Improve security compliance
* Minor code cleanup

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Third-Party Libraries ==

This plugin bundles the following third-party library:

* Select2 (https://github.com/select2/select2)
  License: MIT
  License file included in: /assets/vendor/select2/LICENSE