=== Filestack AI Image Alt Text Generator for WP === Contributors: ankurfstack Tags: accessibility, seo, ALT Text, image optimization, alt tag, media library, bulk alt text, AI, Alternative Text, AI Image Optimization, Filestack Requires at least: 5.8 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.0.3 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Automatically generate alt text for images using the Filestack API to improve accessibility and SEO. == Description == Filestack Alt Text Generator creates descriptive alt text for your WordPress images using the Filestack Caption API. Improve your site's accessibility and SEO with AI-generated image descriptions, individually or in bulk. Learn more: [Generate Alt Text for Every Image in One Click](https://blog.filestack.com/generate-alt-text-for-every-image-in-one-click-stop-writing-it-manually/). = Features = * **Bulk Processing**: Generate alt text for all images at once with a single click * **Smart Detection**: Processes only images missing alt text. Your manual entries stay intact. * **Real-time Progress**: Live progress bar shows exactly how many images have been processed * **Media Library Integration**: * Alt text status column showing which images need attention * Bulk action to generate alt text for selected images * Generate button on individual image edit screens * **Pause & Resume**: Ability to pause processing and resume later * **Error Handling**: Logs errors automatically and continues processing. Get a full summary of processed, skipped, and error counts when complete. * **Secure API Storage**: Safely stores your Filestack credentials using WordPress options API, with masked API key field * **Test Connection**: Verify your API credentials before processing * **WordPress.com CDN Proxy**: Optional setting to proxy image URLs through the WordPress.com CDN (i0.wp.com) for sites where images are not directly accessible by the Filestack API = How It Works = 1. Install and activate the plugin 2. Configure your Filestack API credentials in Settings > Filestack Alt Text 3. Test your API connection to ensure everything works 4. Navigate to Media > Generate Alt Text to process images in bulk 5. Or use the bulk actions in the Media Library to process specific images = Requirements = * WordPress 5.8 or higher * PHP 7.4 or higher * Filestack API account with API Key, Policy, and Signature == Installation == 1. Upload the `filestack-alt-text-generator` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress 3. Go to Settings > Filestack Alt Text to configure your API credentials 4. Start generating alt text from Media > Generate Alt Text == Frequently Asked Questions == = Where do I get my Filestack API credentials? = You need to sign up for a Filestack account at https://www.filestack.com/signup-start/. Once you have an account, login to the Filestack DevPortal at https://dev.filestack.com/ to get your API Key and generate your Policy and Signature keys. = Will this overwrite my existing alt text? = The plugin only generates alt text for images missing descriptions. Existing alt text is always preserved. = Can I pause the bulk processing? = Yes! You can pause the processing at any time and resume it later. Your progress is maintained. = How many images can I process at once? = The plugin processes images in batches of 5 to avoid server timeouts. You can process as many images as you need - the plugin will handle them automatically in batches. = What happens if the API fails? = The plugin logs any errors and continues processing the next image automatically. When complete, you get a full summary of processed, skipped, and error counts. == Screenshots == 1. Settings page for configuring Filestack API credentials 2. Bulk processing page with real-time progress 3. Media Library integration showing alt text status 4. Individual image edit screen with generate button == Changelog == = 1.0.3 = * Renamed plugin to "Filestack AI Image Alt Text Generator for WP" for better discoverability * Updated tags in readme for improved WordPress.org search visibility * Added link to Filestack blog post on generating alt text in the plugin description = 1.0.2 = * Improved plugin description and feature descriptions for clarity * Updated FAQ answers for conciseness * Updated Filestack signup URL = 1.0.1 = * Added "What's Next?" guidance section on the Settings page with links to bulk processing, media library bulk actions, and single image generation = 1.0.0 = * Initial release * Bulk alt text generation * Media Library integration with status column and bulk actions * Real-time progress tracking with pause/resume * Test API connection feature * Filestack branding and DevPortal link on admin pages * API Key field masked with show/hide toggle * Link to Filestack security policies documentation * WordPress.com Image CDN Proxy option for restricted image access * API credentials validation with user-friendly error messages == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0.0 = Initial release of the Filestack Alt Text Generator. == External services == This plugin relies on the [Filestack](https://www.filestack.com/) Caption API to generate alt text for images. = What data is sent and when = * When you generate alt text (individually, in bulk, or via the "Test Connection" button), the plugin sends the public URL of each image to the Filestack Caption API. * The API endpoint used is `https://cdn.filestackcontent.com`. Your configured API Key, Policy, and Signature are included in the request URL for authentication. * No other user data or site data is transmitted. = Service links = * Filestack website: https://www.filestack.com/ * Terms of service: https://www.filestack.com/terms/ * Privacy policy: https://www.filestack.com/privacy/ == Support == For support, please visit the plugin's support forum on WordPress.org or contact your plugin developer.