=== Flow POS - Point of Sale for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: racmanuel, freemius
Donate link: https://racmanuel.dev/
Tags: woocommerce pos, pos, point of sale, retail pos, woocommerce point of sale
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A modern, fast and developer-friendly WooCommerce POS plugin to run in-store sales directly from WordPress.

== Description ==

**Flow POS** is a modern **Point of Sale (POS) system for WooCommerce** that transforms your WordPress store into a powerful in-store sales solution.

Sell in physical locations using your existing WooCommerce products, customers and inventory — all fully synchronized in real time.

Built with performance and flexibility in mind, Flow POS is designed for both **business owners and developers**, offering a clean POS experience and a powerful architecture with hooks and extensibility.

👉 Try it on your own store or integrate it into your workflow in minutes.

== Why Flow POS? ==

Unlike traditional POS plugins, Flow POS focuses on:

* ⚡ Speed and smooth checkout experience
* 🔄 Real-time WooCommerce synchronization
* 🧩 Modular architecture for scalability
* 🧑‍💻 Developer-friendly (hooks & filters)
* 🏪 Multi-store and multi-register ready

Whether you're running a retail store or building solutions for clients, Flow POS adapts to your needs.

== Core Features (Free) ==

* 🛒 Full POS checkout with WooCommerce order creation
* 💳 Multiple and split payments in a single sale
* 🧾 Cash register sessions (open / close tracking)
* 👤 Customer search and on-the-fly creation
* ⏸️ Suspended carts for paused transactions
* 📦 Real-time stock validation
* 📊 Sales summary after each transaction
* 📈 POS dashboard with operational KPIs
* 🎨 Customizable register interface (colors & UI)
* 🔌 Developer-ready architecture with hooks and filters

== Pro Features ==

Flow POS Pro unlocks advanced tools for growing businesses:

* 📊 Advanced reports and sales analytics
* 👥 Staff roles and permissions
* 💰 Cash management and audit logs
* 🔁 Returns and refunds management
* 🧠 Customer insights and purchase history
* 📦 Advanced order management

== Built for Developers ==

Flow POS is not just a POS system — it's a **platform**.

* Clean and modular architecture
* Extensible via hooks and filters
* Compatible with WooCommerce workflows
* Designed for customization and integrations

Perfect for agencies, SaaS builders and advanced WooCommerce projects.

== Requirements ==

* WordPress 6.5 or higher
* WooCommerce installed and activated
* PHP 7.4 or higher

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
3. Make sure WooCommerce is installed and active.
4. Go to **Flow POS** in the WordPress admin menu.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does Flow POS require WooCommerce? =

Yes. Flow POS extends WooCommerce and uses it to manage products, customers and orders.

= Can multiple cashiers use the POS at the same time? =

Yes. Flow POS supports multiple registers and concurrent POS sessions.

= Are POS sales stored as WooCommerce orders? =

Yes. Every transaction is automatically created as a WooCommerce order.

= Is Flow POS free? =

Yes. The core plugin is 100% free. A Pro version is available with advanced features.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* POS checkout interface
* Split payments support
* Cash register sessions
* Suspended carts
* Customer management