=== Oberon Chat – AI Chatbot, Support Agent & Lead Generator (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) === Contributors: oberonie Tags: chatbot, ai, chatgpt, gemini, claude, support, automation Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 6.8 Requires PHP: 8.0 Stable tag: 2.9.12 License: GPL-2.0-or-later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Stop losing customers to slow support. Add a 24/7 AI sales and support agent to your site in minutes. Connect OpenAI, Google Gemini, or Anthropic Claude. == Description == **Are you ignoring your visitors when you sleep?** Most website visitors leave because they can't get answers fast enough. You can't be online 24/7—but Oberon Chat can. Oberon Chat isn't just a "chatbot"; it is an **intelligent employee** that lives on your website. It answers questions, captures leads, and guides visitors to checkout while you sleep. Unlike other plugins that lock you into expensive monthly subscriptions, **Oberon Chat gives you total control.** You connect directly to the world's smartest AI models (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude) using your own API keys. No middleman fees. No data lock-in. ### 🚀 Why Oberon Chat? (The Exceptional Benefits) * **Never Miss a Lead Again:** Engage every visitor instantly, 24/7/365. * **Cut Support Costs:** Let AI handle the repetitive questions so you can focus on growing your business. * **Total Privacy Control:** Your data stays with you. We don't proxy your conversations. * **Pay Less:** Don't pay a plugin subscription markup. Pay the AI providers directly for exactly what you use (often pennies per month). ### 🧠 Smart Features for Growth * **Multi-Brain Power:** Switch between **ChatGPT (OpenAI)**, **Google Gemini**, or **Anthropic Claude** to find the smartest model for your needs. * **Instant Personality:** Use our "Prompt Presets" to instantly turn your bot into a **Support Agent**, **Sales Rep**, or **Product Expert** with one click. * **The Transcript Vault:** automatically captures every conversation. See exactly what your customers are asking and export leads directly to your CRM. * **Brand-Perfect Design:** Customize the chat bubble, colors, and greetings to look like a native part of your brand, not a cheap add-on. ### 🛡️ Privacy & Trust (Freedom from Fear) We take security seriously. * **Direct Connection:** Chat data flows directly from your server to the AI provider. * **History Trimming:** We automatically manage context to keep API costs low and relevance high. * **GDPR Friendly:** You control the data. View, export, or delete transcripts instantly. ### ⚡ Get Started in 3 Baby Steps 1. **Install** and Activate Oberon Chat. 2. **Paste** your API Key (OpenAI, Gemini, or Claude). 3. **Select** a System Prompt (e.g., "Customer Support"). *That's it! Your AI agent is live.* --- ### External Services & Data Transparency To function, this plugin connects to the AI provider of your choice. You must have your own account/API key with these providers. * **OpenAI:** Sends prompts/history to `https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions`. [OpenAI Terms](https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use) | [Privacy Policy](https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy) * **Google Gemini:** Connects to `https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models`. [Google API Terms](https://ai.google.dev/terms) | [Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) * **Anthropic Claude:** Connects to `https://api.anthropic.com/v1/models`. [Anthropic Terms](https://www.anthropic.com/legal/terms-of-service) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy) * **OpenRouter:** Optional connection to `https://openrouter.ai/api/v1/models`. [OpenRouter Terms](https://openrouter.ai/terms) | [Privacy Policy](https://openrouter.ai/privacy) == Installation == 1. Upload the `oberon-chat` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress. 3. Navigate to **Oberon Chat → Settings** and enter your chosen API Key. 4. Place the `[oberon_chat]` shortcode on any page (or enable the site-wide widget). == Frequently Asked Questions == = Will this slow down my site? = No. Oberon Chat is built for performance. Assets only load when required, ensuring your site speed scores remain high. = Is this plugin free? = The plugin is free to download and use. You only pay the AI provider (like OpenAI) for the actual text generated, which is usually very affordable. = Can I train it on my own data? = You can use the "System Prompt" area to paste specific instructions, business hours, or return policies that the AI will reference in every chat. = Is it hard to set up? = Not at all. If you can copy and paste an API key, you can use Oberon Chat. We have designed it to be "plug and play." == Screenshots == 1. **The "Brain" of your site:** Easily configure OpenAI, Gemini, or Claude settings. 2. **Brand-Ready Widget:** Fully customizable interface that matches your site's design. 3. **The Transcript Vault:** See exactly what your customers are asking in real-time. == Changelog == = 2.9.12 = * **Fix:** Resolved issue where cron job could send duplicate emails. = 2.9.11 = * **Update:** Maintenance release. = 2.9.10 = * **Dev:** Added debug_cron.php for troubleshooting. = 2.9.9 = * **Fix:** Forced cron scheduling on initialization to ensure automated emails run. = 2.9.7 = * **Fix:** Added detailed logging for automated transcript emails. = 2.9.6 = * **Fix:** Resolved scope error when accessing default options in Pro edition. = 2.9.5 = * **Fix:** Added error handling to manual transcript email actions. = 2.9.4 = * **Fix:** Resolved fatal error when manually emailing transcripts from the admin panel. = 2.9.3 = * **Update:** Maintenance release. = 2.9.2 = * **Update:** Maintenance release. = 2.9.1 = * **Fix:** Resolved undefined array key warnings in frontend localization for Community users. = 2.9.0 = * **Fix:** Resolved fatal error in settings sanitization for Community users. * **Enhancement:** General stability improvements and build process updates. = 2.7.0 = * **New:** Streamlined OpenRouter conversations. * **Update:** Refreshed default widget branding for a modern look. == Upgrade Notice == = 2.9.1 = Fixes PHP warnings in frontend script loading. Recommended for all users. = 2.9.0 = Critical fix for settings saving error. Please update immediately.