=== TalkGenAI โ€“ AI App Builder: Calculator, Timer, Todo List, ROI Tool & Custom Widgets === Contributors: talkgenai Tags: calculator, timer, widget, ai, no-code Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 2.4.2 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Instantly generate functional Calculators (Mortgage, ROI, BMI), Countdown Timers, and Smart To-Do Lists using AI. No coding required. == Description == **Stop searching for separate plugins. Create any widget you need in seconds with AI.** TalkGenAI is not just another AI chat; it is a **functional widget factory**. Whether you need a complex **Cost Calculator**, a scarcity **Countdown Timer**, or an interactive **Checklist**, simply tell the AI what you want, and it builds the tool for you instantly. ๐Ÿ‘‹ **WHY USE TALKGENAI?** Most WordPress sites need interactive tools to engage visitors. Usually, you have to download one plugin for a calculator, another for a timer, and a third for a to-do list. This slows down your site. **TalkGenAI replaces 10+ plugins.** It uses advanced Artificial Intelligence (GPT-4o & Claude 3.5 Sonnet) to write the code for you, ensuring lightweight, fast, and custom tools for your site. --- ### ๐Ÿ† REPLACES THESE PLUGINS By installing TalkGenAI, you can often deactivate: * โŒ Cost Calculator Builders * โŒ Mortgage Calculator Plugins * โŒ Countdown Timer Ultimate * โŒ Simple To-Do List Plugins * โŒ ROI & Finance Calculator Widgets * โŒ HTML/JS Snippet inserters --- ### ๐Ÿš€ WHAT CAN YOU BUILD? (Use Cases) You can generate unlimited tools. Here are the most popular high-traffic use cases: #### ๐Ÿงฎ POWERFUL CALCULATORS Don't buy expensive calculator plugins. Just ask TalkGenAI to build: * **Mortgage Calculator:** Calculate monthly payments with interest rates. * **BMI Calculator:** Health and fitness body mass index tools. * **ROI Calculator:** Show clients their return on investment. * **Cost Estimator / Quote Generator:** Let users estimate service costs (Web design, Renovation, etc.). * **Loan & Finance Calculators:** Auto loans, savings goals, and currency converters. #### โณ COUNTDOWN TIMERS & SCARCITY Boost your conversions with urgency tools: * **Sales Countdown:** Timer for Black Friday or flash sales. * **Launch Timer:** "Coming Soon" countdowns for new products. * **Evergreen Timers:** Personal timers that reset for each visitor. * **Event Countdowns:** Days left until a webinar or conference. #### โœ… TO-DO LISTS & CHECKLISTS Engage users with interactive content: * **User Onboarding Checklist:** Guide users through steps. * **Shopping Lists:** Interactive lists for e-commerce. * **Process Trackers:** Simple progress bars and task completion. --- ### โœจ KEY FEATURES * **100% AI-Powered:** No complex settings panels. Just type: "Create a BMI calculator with metric units." * **Instant Shortcodes:** The plugin generates a simple shortcode to place anywhere (Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi, etc.). * **Fully Customizable:** Want to change the color? Just tell the AI: "Make the button blue." * **Lightweight Code:** Unlike heavy builder plugins, this generates only the code you need. * **Responsive Design:** All generated tools look great on mobile and desktop. * **Secure & Fast:** Generated code is validated and runs efficiently on your site. --- ### ๐Ÿ’ก HOW TO USE 1. **Open** the TalkGenAI dashboard. 2. **Type** your request (e.g., *"Create a calorie calculator for women"*). 3. **Preview** the widget generated instantly by AI. 4. **Copy** the Shortcode and paste it into any Page or Post. --- ### ๐ŸŽ Free Plan (Included) Get started immediately with our generous free tier: * โœ… **10 Free Generations per month** * โœ… **5 Active Apps** * โœ… **GPT-4o-mini Model** (Fast & Efficient) * โœ… **All App Types Included** ### ๐Ÿ’Ž Starter Plan (Optional - $20/mo) Upgrade for power features: * ๐Ÿš€ **50 Generations per month** * ๐Ÿš€ **Premium AI Models** (GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet) * ๐Ÿš€ **20 Active Apps** * ๐Ÿš€ **"Get App Ideas" Feature** (AI analyzes your site for ideas) * ๐Ÿš€ **White Label** (Remove branding) * ๐Ÿš€ **Use on Unlimited Websites** --- ### โš ๏ธ Privacy & Data Collection (GDPR Compliant) **This plugin connects to an external API service (TalkGenAI) to provide AI functionality.** **1. Service Provider Information:** * **Service**: TalkGenAI (Israel) * **Service URL**: `https://app.talkgen.ai` * **Terms of Service**: [Read Terms](https://app.talkgen.ai/terms) * **Privacy Policy**: [Read Privacy Policy](https://app.talkgen.ai/privacy) **2. What Data We Collect:** To provide the service, we collect and process the following data: * **App Descriptions:** The text prompts you enter to generate apps. * **Technical Info:** WordPress site URL, WordPress version, PHP version (for compatibility). * **Usage Data:** Timestamp of requests, IP address (for security/abuse prevention), and User ID. **3. What Data We Do NOT Collect:** * โŒ We do **NOT** access your site's database, posts, or pages. * โŒ We do **NOT** collect user passwords or personal credentials. * โŒ We do **NOT** access data from other plugins. **4. User Responsibility:** You are responsible for reviewing and testing all generated applications before publishing them. AI can make mistakes; always verify calculations and ensuring content compliance. == Installation == = Automatic Installation = 1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel 2. Navigate to **Plugins > Add New** 3. Search for "TalkGenAI" 4. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate** 5. **Register at https://app.talkgen.ai** to get your free API key 6. Enter your API key in **TalkGenAI > Settings** 7. Navigate to **TalkGenAI > Generate App** to start creating! = Manual Installation = 1. Download the plugin ZIP file 2. Log in to your WordPress admin panel 3. Navigate to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin** 4. Choose the ZIP file and click **Install Now** 5. Click **Activate Plugin** 6. **Register at https://app.talkgen.ai** to get your free API key 7. Enter your API key in **TalkGenAI > Settings** 8. Navigate to **TalkGenAI > Generate App** to start creating! == Frequently Asked Questions == = How do I set up TalkGenAI? (Video Tutorial) = Watch our step-by-step video guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl5mx1U2DB0 This video covers installation, API key setup, and generating your first app. = Do I need an API key? = Yes! Register for free at https://app.talkgen.ai to get your key. The free plan includes 10 generations every month. = Can I create a Mortgage Calculator with this? = Yes! Simply type "Create a mortgage calculator with inputs for loan amount, interest rate, and term" and the AI will build it. = Does it work with Elementor? = Yes. TalkGenAI generates standard WordPress shortcodes that work in Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, and the Gutenberg Block Editor. = Do I need to know coding? = No. The AI writes the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for you. You just describe what you need in plain English (or any language). = Can I save my calculators? = Yes, all generated tools are saved and can be managed from the plugin dashboard. == Screenshots == 1. Advanced BMI Calculator created with AI 2. Countdown Timer for sales and events 3. Smart To-Do List for productivity 4. Easy-to-use Dashboard for managing your apps == Changelog == = 2.4.2 - 2026-01-11 = * โœจ **Article Generation (Premium)**: Improved article generation context by sending the app URL and a curated pool of internal post/page link candidates to the TalkGenAI service (enables smarter internal/external linking + schema on supported servers) * ๐Ÿงน **Performance**: Removed exclusionary `post__not_in` usage from internal link candidate fallback query (dedupe is handled in PHP) = 2.4.1 - 2025-12-18 = * ๐Ÿ› **Fix**: "Keep Calculator" now reliably closes the overlay popup in the admin preview * ๐Ÿง  **Fix**: Prevents chat transcript / UI HTML from leaking into the next AI request (uses only the latest user message) = 2.4.0 - 2025-12-04 = * ๐Ÿ”’ **Security Enhancement**: Removed external CDN dependency (SweetAlert2) - now using custom modal system * ๐Ÿ› **Critical Fix**: "Get App Ideas" now shows proper upgrade modal for free users instead of technical error * โœจ **New Feature**: Added "Generate New" button for quick app generation workflow * โœจ **New Feature**: Added clickable example prompts that auto-fill chat input * ๐ŸŽจ **UX Improvement**: User-friendly error messages - no more technical "Authorization header" errors * ๐ŸŽจ **UX Improvement**: Custom modal system for API key errors and premium feature prompts * ๐ŸŽจ **UX Improvement**: Auto-adds https:// to URLs in "Get App Ideas" feature * ๐ŸŽจ **UX Improvement**: Success message when saving API key for the first time * ๐ŸŽจ **UX Improvement**: Swapped button positions (Save App / Get App Ideas) for better workflow * ๐ŸŽจ **UX Improvement**: Empty state design now matches app.talkgen.ai branding * โœ… **Compatibility**: Tested with WordPress 6.9 * ๐Ÿงน **Code Quality**: Removed all debug logging for production readiness * ๐Ÿงน **Code Quality**: Enhanced error handling throughout the plugin = 2.3.1 - 2025-11-30 = * ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ **Improved Error Handling**: Clear, short messages when AI provider is temporarily unavailable * โš ๏ธ Users now see specific messages for Anthropic or OpenAI overload/rate limit errors * ๐Ÿ“ข Error messages indicate which provider (Anthropic/OpenAI) had the issue * ๐Ÿ•’ Users are informed to try again in a few minutes when provider is overloaded = 2.2.0 - 2025-11-30 = * โœจ **New Feature**: Bonus Credits System * ๐ŸŽ Added support for bonus credits that give users access to Premium AI features * ๐ŸŽ Free users with bonus credits can now access Advanced AI modules (GPT-4, Claude Sonnet 4.5) * ๐ŸŽ Bonus credits are prioritized over plan credits for optimal user experience * ๐ŸŽ Visual display of bonus credits in WordPress admin dashboard * โš ๏ธ Added upgrade notification when bonus credits are depleted * ๐Ÿ“Š Bonus credits default to 0 and can be awarded for referrals, promotions, or special events = 1.0.0 - 2025-10-19 = * ๐ŸŽ‰ **Initial Release** * โœ… AI-powered app generation with OpenAI and Anthropic * โœ… Template library for instant app creation * โœ… Live preview functionality * โœ… Shortcode support for easy embedding * โœ… Automatic site registration with free monthly credits * โœ… Security validation and content sanitization * โœ… WordPress 6.4 compatibility * โœ… PHP 8.2 compatibility * โœ… Translation-ready (internationalization support) * โœ… Abuse prevention and fair-use protection * โœ… Job queue system for async article generation * โœ… Usage tracking and analytics * โœ… Multi-provider AI fallback system