=== Smart Image Optimizer AI Lite ===
Contributors: inlinestudio, guysoroka
Tags: ai, seo, accessibility, alt text, gemini
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 2.0.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Generate SEO-friendly ALT text for your images using Google Gemini AI — fast, free, and accurate.

== Description ==

**Smart Image Optimizer AI Lite** scans your WordPress Media Library for missing ALT text  
and uses **Google Gemini AI** to create short, SEO-optimized descriptions automatically.  

Improve your website’s accessibility, SEO, and image metadata quality — easily and securely.  
All AI calls use your **own Google API key**, with no data stored externally.  

**Upgrade to Pro** for unlimited image scans, bulk AI generation, daily automation, and reports.  
👉 [Upgrade here](https://inline-studio.co.il/smart-image-optimizer-ai)

== Features ==

* 🧠 Generate ALT text using **Google Gemini AI**
* 📸 Scan your media library in one click
* 💾 Instantly save ALT text to WordPress metadata
* 🌐 100% GDPR-compliant (your API key, your data)
* ⚡ Lightweight and fast

**Pro version includes:**
- 🤖 Unlimited scans (no daily limits)
- ⚡ Bulk AI generation
- 📅 Daily auto-scan for new uploads
- 📊 ALT report + CSV export
- 🔁 OpenAI & custom endpoint support

[✨ Upgrade to Pro →](https://inline-studio.co.il/smart-image-optimizer-ai)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/smart-image-optimizer-ai-lite/`
2. Activate it via “Plugins” in WordPress
3. Go to **Media → Smart Image Optimizer AI**
4. Get your **Gemini API key** from [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/app/api-keys)
5. Paste your key and click **Save Settings**

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need to pay for the Gemini API? =
No. Google provides free monthly usage for the Gemini API.

= Where do I get my Gemini API key? =
Go to [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/app/api-keys), click “Create API Key,” and copy it.

= Is this GDPR-compliant? =
Yes. The plugin uses your API key directly; no external storage or tracking is used.

== External services ==

This plugin connects to the **Google Gemini AI API** provided by Google.

It uses this external service to automatically generate descriptive ALT text for images in the WordPress Media Library.

When generating ALT text, the plugin sends:
- The image file URL (a public or authenticated link from your Media Library)
- The Gemini API key you provide (from your own Google AI Studio account)

No personal user data, login details, or analytics are transmitted.  
The API key is stored **locally** in your WordPress database under the `sioai_gemini_key` option and is never shared externally.

The Google Gemini service is provided by **Google LLC**:  
- Terms of Service: https://ai.google.dev/terms  
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Users can revoke their Gemini API key at any time directly in their Google account settings.

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.1 =
* Initial release  
* Gemini 2.5 Flash support  
* Added daily limit (10 images/day in Lite)  
* Added Pro upgrade notice and link  

== Upgrade ==
Upgrade to Pro for unlimited AI scans, automation, and SEO tools:  
👉 [https://inline-studio.co.il/smart-image-optimizer-ai](https://inline-studio.co.il/smart-image-optimizer-ai)