=== Smart AI Writer === Contributors: authorityaid, pluginaid Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SRKT346T84B6U Tags: AI Article Tools, Article Writing Tools, OpenAI Tools, Auto content Generator, Blog Article Tools Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 6.8 Requires PHP: 7.2 Stable tag: 1.0 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Smart AI Writer is a WordPress plugin that generates AI-powered, SEO-optimized articles with images via OpenAI, Pexels, and Pixabay. == Description == ###Smart AI Writer is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to help bloggers, content creators, and business owners generate high-quality, SEO-optimized articles in seconds — right inside the WordPress dashboard. It uses OpenAI to create engaging, human-like content and integrates with Pexels and Pixabay to automatically add free, high-resolution images to your posts. The plugin formats your articles with headings, bullet points, tables, FAQs, and media blocks, so your content looks clean, structured, and ready to publish. = With Smart AI Writer, you can create: = * Long-form blog articles optimized for search engines * Product reviews, tutorials, and listicles * Informative and persuasive content for any niche * Fully formatted posts with stock images and rich media = Key Features: = * 1-click AI content generation using OpenAI * Automatic image insertion from Pexels and Pixabay * SEO-friendly structure with headings, lists, and FAQs * Easy-to-use interface — no coding required * Optional footer credit (disabled by default) * 100% GDPR-friendly and privacy-focused Whether you’re launching a new blog or scaling your content production, Smart AI Writer makes content creation faster, smarter, and easier. 👉 Wanna love to unlock advanced features? Click here to [Buy the Premium Version](https://pluginaid.com/smart-ai-writer-pro). == Frequently Asked Questions == **Here are some common questions and answers you might want to know before using this plugin.** = 1. Do I need an OpenAI API key to use this plugin? = Yes. Smart AI Writer uses OpenAI to generate content, so you must provide your own API key. You can enter it directly in the API & Footer Settings section of the plugin. = 2. Does the plugin collect or share any personal data? = No. Smart AI Writer does not collect or share any personal information. All API requests are sent securely from your own server to OpenAI, Pexels, and Pixabay. = 3. Can I disable the footer credit link? = Yes. The footer credit (Pluginaid.com) is disabled by default. You can enable or disable it at any time from the plugin settings panel. = 4. Can I use this plugin for commercial websites? = Absolutely. You can use Smart AI Writer on personal, business, or client websites without restriction under the GPL license. = 5. Will the generated content be SEO-optimized? = Yes. The plugin is designed to generate fully formatted, SEO-friendly articles with headings, bullet points, tables, FAQs, and optional media. = 6. Can I use my own images instead of Pexels or Pixabay? = Yes. The plugin supports free stock images via Pexels and Pixabay, but you’re free to upload and use your own images in the article editor. = 7. Is there a premium version available? = Yes. A premium version with advanced features is available. [Click here](https://pluginaid.com/smart-ai-writer-pro) to learn more. == Screenshots == 1. **Smart AI Writer screen:** A clean dashboard view of the plugin interface inside WordPress. 2. **API & Footer Settings:** Where to input API key and manage footer credit options. 3. **Content Creation Setup:** How to input keywords and configure SEO-friendly article generation. 4. **Help & API Guide:** Easy instructions to create API and use the plugin effectively. ⚠️ **Privacy Notice:** This plugin connects to third-party APIs (OpenAI, Pexels, Pixabay) to generate and retrieve content. No data is sent to the plugin author or any other service except those explicitly listed below. 📎 **Optional Footer Credit:** The plugin includes an optional footer credit link (`Pluginaid.com`), **disabled by default**. Site administrators may choose to enable it manually from the plugin settings. == Installation == 1. Upload the `smart-ai-writer` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`. 2. Activate the plugin via the WordPress “Plugins” menu. 3. Add your OpenAI, Pexels, and Pixabay API keys in **API & Footer Settings**. 4. Click “Generate Article” to create an AI-powered draft. == External Services == This plugin relies on the following third-party services: = OpenAI API (https://api.openai.com) = - **Purpose:** Generate article text from user keywords and options. - **Endpoint:** `POST https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions` - **Data sent:** Input keyword(s), language, and generation parameters (e.g., tone, article length, type). - **When sent:** When the user clicks “Generate Article.” - **Headers:** Authorization (Bearer YOUR_API_KEY). - **Terms:** https://openai.com/policies/terms - **Privacy:** https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy = Pexels API (https://api.pexels.com) = - **Purpose:** Search and retrieve free stock images based on keywords. - **Endpoint:** `GET https://api.pexels.com/v1/search` - **Data sent:** First keyword as search query (`query`), pagination (`per_page`). - **When sent:** When image option is enabled during article generation. - **Headers:** Authorization (YOUR_PEXELS_API_KEY). - **Terms:** https://www.pexels.com/api/terms/ - **Privacy:** https://www.pexels.com/privacy-policy/ = Pixabay API (https://pixabay.com/api/) = - **Purpose:** Search and retrieve free stock images. - **Endpoint:** `GET https://pixabay.com/api/` - **Data sent:** First keyword as `q` parameter, pagination. - **When sent:** When image option is enabled during article generation. - **Headers:** API key as query parameter (`key=YOUR_PIXABAY_API_KEY`). - **Terms:** https://pixabay.com/service/terms/ - **Privacy:** https://pixabay.com/service/privacy/ == Privacy == - No tracking or analytics are included. - The plugin does not collect or store personal information. - All API calls are made from your own server directly to the listed providers. - No data is transmitted to the plugin author. == Changelog == = 1.0 - 2025-10-18 = * Initial release. * Added external services documentation for OpenAI, Pexels, and Pixabay. * Footer credit now fully opt-in and disabled by default. * SEO content structure improvements. == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0 = Initial upload in WordPress plugin directory. == License == This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later license.