=== Webby Simple Alt Builder ===
Contributors: murj
Tags: accessibility, images, alt text, media
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.7.5
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Generate image alt text in WordPress using filename and post context. No AI, no external APIs, and existing alt text is preserved.

== Description ==

Webby Simple Alt Builder helps you generate cleaner and more consistent image alt text using simple, predictable rules based on your WordPress content.

Instead of relying on AI or external services, the plugin builds alt text using data you already have, such as the image filename, post title, category, and optional keywords.

It is designed for practical workflows where you need control, consistency, and safety when handling large media libraries.

Features:

* Automatic generation on upload
* Frontend fallback when saved alt text is empty
* Batch processing in configurable groups
* Manual generator for ALT and title suggestions
* Context modes: automatic, product, service, and generic
* Decorative image detection
* Max words and max characters controls
* Ignored words list
* Optional use of post title, category, and custom keyword
* Dashboard cards with image totals
* Existing alt text is never overwritten

No AI, no external services, no remote calls, and no hidden tracking.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin ZIP in WordPress.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Open Webby Simple Alt Builder in the WordPress admin.
4. Configure your preferred generation rules.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does the plugin overwrite existing alt text? =
No. Existing alt text is always preserved.

= Does it use AI or an API? =
No. The plugin only uses internal WordPress content data.

= Can I process older media? =
Yes. You can process existing images in batches from the Tools section.

= Can decorative images be ignored? =
Yes. Decorative term detection can skip icons, dividers, logos, and similar assets.

== Screenshots ==

1. Overview dashboard with image counts and quick actions.
2. Manual generator with contextual rule preview.
3. Settings panels for automation, context, and limits.
4. Tools area for batch processing and cache clearing.

== Changelog ==

= 1.7.5 =
* Fixed admin interface styling when installed from WordPress.org.
* Restored CSS and JavaScript assets inside trunk.
* Forced plugin refresh to ensure correct asset loading.

= 1.7.4 =
* Updated plugin name to Webby Simple Alt Builder for improved distinctiveness and compliance with directory guidelines.
* Updated contributors field to match WordPress.org account.
* Minor wording and consistency improvements in documentation.

= 1.7.3 =
* Cleaned Plugin Check issues related to dynamic i18n strings, nonce verification warnings, prefixed variables, and readme headers.
* Removed unnecessary translation bootstrapping for WordPress.org language packs.

= 1.7.2 =
* Updated documentation link to the plugin page.
* Removed the config export tool and simplified the tools screen.
* Improved dashboard icons, refined examples, and reduced admin overhead on non-overview tabs.

= 1.7.1 =
* Removed direct SQL from admin statistics.
* Tightened sanitization and normalization for settings and admin actions.
* Removed broad cache flush behavior and limited cache clearing to plugin data.
* Simplified plugin row links for cleaner WordPress.org review.
* Added minor hardening to attachment and uninstall flows.

= 1.7.0 =
* New professional admin UI with premium-style tabs, cards, and forms.
* Added structured plugin architecture with includes, views, assets, and languages folders.
* Added manual generator screen with copy button.
* Added bulk processing, cache clearing, and config export tools.