=== AutoArticle Generator ===
Contributors: thegje
Tags: content generation, ai, automation, scheduling, artificial intelligence
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.6
Requires PHP: 7.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Generate AI-powered articles with customizable styles and scheduling.

== Description ==

AutoArticle Generator is a powerful WordPress plugin that helps you create high-quality, AI-generated articles with customizable writing and image styles. The plugin integrates with AutoArticle.net's AI service to deliver professional content for your website.

= Features =

* AI-powered article generation with customizable content
* Multiple writing styles (Professional, Conversational, Journalistic, etc.)
* Customizable image styles (Realistic, Artistic, Minimalist, etc.)
* Topic management with exact match or flexible usage options
* Scheduled article generation with customizable frequency
* Automatic image generation and attachment
* Multi-language support

= Requirements =

* WordPress 5.0 or higher
* PHP 7.2 or higher
* Active internet connection for API communication

== Installation ==

1. Install `autoarticle-generator` and activate
2. Add topics, set writing and image style
3. Click 'generate now', or set a schedule

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need a AutoArticle.net account? =

No, you only need a AutoArticle.net account for increased usage limits.

= What are the usage limits? =

Usage limits are determined by your AutoArticle.net membership level. The plugin will display your remaining article quota in the admin interface.

= Can I schedule articles? =

Yes, you can schedule articles to be generated automatically. The plugin supports:
* Custom scheduling frequency
* Time-based scheduling
* Topic rotation
* Automatic image generation and attachment

= What writing styles are available? =

The plugin offers various writing styles including:
* Professional
* Conversational
* Journalistic
* Storytelling
* Analytical
* Educational
* Opinion
* Technical
* Humorous
* Inspirational
* Random

= What image styles are available? =

The plugin offers various image styles including:
* Realistic
* Artistic
* Minimalist
* Vintage
* Cinematic
* Sketch
* Watercolor
* Digital Art
* Oil Painting
* Cartoon
* Random

= What languages are supported? =

The plugin supports multiple languages, with English (en) as the default. Additional languages can be selected in the settings.

= How are images handled? =

The plugin automatically:
* Generates images based on your selected style
* Downloads and optimizes images
* Attaches them to your articles
* Sets them as featured images
* Supports different image sizes (square, landscape, portrait)

= Is my data secure? =

Yes, the plugin uses secure API connections to transmit data. Your WordPress credentials are never shared with external services.

== Screenshots ==

1. **Main Dashboard** - The main plugin interface showing article generation controls and statistics.
2. **Topic Management** - Interface for managing and organizing your article topics.
3. **Style Selection** - Choose from various writing and image styles for your content.
4. **Scheduling Options** - Set up automated article generation schedules.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.6  =
* Updated GET to POST in verify calls.

= 1.0.4 =
* Enabled daily, weekly, monthly scheduling correctly.

= 1.0.3 =
* Added US or UK english to dropdown (instead of just 'English').

= 1.0.2 =
* Improved diversity of article generation.

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixed an issue with the scheduled topic selection (scheduler).

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release with core functionality
* Support for multiple writing and image styles
* Scheduled article generation
* Topic management
* Multi-language support
* Automatic image handling
* Membership integration

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of AutoArticle Generator with complete feature set.

== Privacy Policy ==

This plugin connects to the AutoArticle.net AI service to generate content. When generating articles, your selected topics, styles, and preferences are sent to the service. No personally identifiable information is shared beyond what is necessary for the service to function. For more information about how your data is handled, please see the [AutoArticle.net Privacy Policy](https://autoarticle.net/privacy).

Terms of Service: https://autoarticle.net/terms
Privacy Policy: https://autoarticle.net/privacy 