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AI Content Studio for WordPress

A WordPress plugin that generates SEO-optimized content using multiple AI providers (Groq, OpenAI, Anthropic) with admin controls, logging, and safety checks.

by Lance Desk · github.com/lancedesk/ai-content-studio · website

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/lancedesk/ai-content-studio/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/lancedesk/ai-content-studio ↗

A WordPress plugin that generates SEO-optimized content using multiple AI providers (Groq, OpenAI, Anthropic) with admin controls, logging, and safety checks.

  • Requires: PHP 7.4+ and WordPress 5.8+
  • Tested up to: 6.4
  • License: GPLv2 or later
  • Settings: AI Content Studio → Settings
  • Generate: AI Content Studio → Generate
  • Logs: AI Content Studio → Generation Logs

Features

  • Multi-provider generation with failover (Groq, OpenAI, Anthropic)
  • SEO enhancements: meta descriptions, focus keyword support, internal linking suggestions
  • Admin UI for provider keys, generation templates, and content post-creation
  • Role/capability based access control and nonce verification
  • File-based generation logging, rotation, and export (CSV/JSON)
  • Optional auto-publish and scheduling features

Installation (GitHub / Manual)

  1. Upload or clone this repository into /wp-content/plugins/ai-content-studio/.
  2. Activate the plugin in the WordPress admin Plugins screen.
  3. Go to AI Content Studio → Settings and configure at least one provider API key.

For WordPress.org releases, include the provided readme.txt in the plugin root.

Configuration

Configure provider API keys in AI Content Studio → Settings:

  • Groq: Recommended provider. Configure key and test connection.
  • OpenAI: Optional; use as a fallback or alternative provider.
  • Anthropic: Optional; configure for Claude models.

If an API key is missing, administrators will see a warning notice with a link to the settings page.

Usage — Quick Start

  1. Go to AI Content Studio → Generate.
  2. Enter a topic, select a template, and optionally provide focus keywords.
  3. Click Generate Content and review the draft.
  4. Publish or save as a draft.

Developer Notes

  • Settings are persisted under the acs_settings option. Provider keys live at acs_settings['providers'][<provider>]['api_key'].
  • Generator logic lives in generators/class-acs-content-generator.php.
  • Activation defaults are created in includes/class-acs-activator.php.
  • Use provided hooks: acs_generate_content, acs_select_provider, acs_after_content_generation.

WordPress.org Compatibility

For WordPress.org plugin directory, include readme.txt (WordPress readme standard). A readme.txt file has been added to the plugin root to support that format.

Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for a complete changelog. The current stable release is 1.0.0.

License

GPL v2 or later

If you want I can also (optionally) generate a readme.txt entry tailored to the WordPress.org readme parser or add CI steps to automatically build release ZIPs for GitHub releases.

AI Content Studio - WordPress Plugin

A comprehensive WordPress plugin for AI-powered content generation using multiple providers (Groq, OpenAI, Anthropic) with advanced SEO optimization and security features.

Features

🚀 Multi-Provider AI Support

  • Primary: Groq API (fast, cost-effective)
  • Backup: OpenAI GPT models
  • Alternative: Anthropic Claude models
  • Automatic failover between providers

📝 Content Generation

  • Blog posts, articles, product reviews
  • How-to guides, listicles, comparisons
  • Customizable word count (500-4000+ words)
  • Multiple writing tones and styles
  • Target audience optimization

🔍 SEO Optimization

  • Automatic meta descriptions
  • Focus keyword optimization
  • Internal linking suggestions
  • Compatible with Yoast, RankMath, SEOPress
  • Schema markup support

🛡️ Enterprise Security

  • AES-256 encryption for API keys
  • Comprehensive input sanitization
  • Capability-based permissions
  • Rate limiting protection
  • Audit logging

📊 Analytics & Monitoring

  • Content performance tracking
  • API usage and cost monitoring
  • Generation success rates
  • Provider performance metrics

Installation

Method 1: Upload Plugin

  1. Download the plugin files
  2. Upload to /wp-content/plugins/ai-content-studio/
  3. Activate through WordPress admin
  4. Configure AI provider API keys

Method 2: WordPress Admin

  1. Go to Plugins > Add New
  2. Upload the plugin ZIP file
  3. Activate the plugin
  4. Follow setup wizard

Configuration

1. API Provider Setup

Groq (Recommended)

  • Sign up at Groq Console
  • Generate API key
  • Paste in Settings > AI Providers > Groq

OpenAI (Optional)

Anthropic (Optional)

2. Basic Settings

Navigate to AI Content Studio > Settings:

  • Default Provider: Choose primary AI service
  • Content Settings: Default word count, tone, auto-publish
  • SEO Settings: Meta description length, keyword density
  • Advanced: Logging level, cost tracking, rate limiting

Usage

Quick Start

  1. Go to AI Content Studio > Generate Content
  2. Enter your topic/prompt
  3. Add target keywords
  4. Select content type and settings
  5. Click Generate Content
  6. Review and publish or save as draft

Content Templates

Use pre-configured templates for:

  • Product Reviews: Comprehensive analysis with pros/cons
  • How-to Guides: Step-by-step instructions
  • Listicles: Numbered list articles
  • Comparisons: Side-by-side product comparisons

Advanced Features

Keyword Research

  • Click "Get Suggestions" to find related keywords
  • AI-powered keyword analysis
  • Competition and search volume insights

Content Queue

  • Batch generate multiple articles
  • Schedule publication times
  • Process queue automatically

Analytics Dashboard

  • Track generation statistics
  • Monitor API costs
  • View content performance

API Configuration

Groq API Setup

// Your Groq API key format
gsk_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

// Models available:
- mixtral-8x7b-32768 (Default, recommended)
- llama2-70b-4096
- gemma-7b-it

OpenAI API Setup

// Your OpenAI API key format
sk-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

// Models available:
- gpt-4 (Highest quality)
- gpt-3.5-turbo (Fast, cost-effective)

Anthropic API Setup

// Your Anthropic API key format
sk-ant-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

// Models available:
- claude-3-opus (Most capable)
- claude-3-sonnet (Balanced)
- claude-3-haiku (Fastest)

SEO Integration

Supported SEO Plugins

  • Yoast SEO: Full meta optimization
  • Rank Math: Focus keyword integration
  • SEOPress: Complete SEO suite
  • All in One SEO: Meta and schema support

SEO Features

  • Automatic meta descriptions (155 char limit)
  • Focus keyword density optimization (1-2%)
  • Internal linking suggestions
  • Schema markup generation
  • Readability optimization

Security Features

Data Protection

  • API keys encrypted with AES-256
  • WordPress salts as encryption keys
  • Secure key storage in database
  • No plain text API key logging

Access Control

  • Role-based permissions
  • Capability checks on all actions
  • Nonce verification for forms
  • CSRF protection

Input Validation

  • Comprehensive sanitization
  • SQL injection prevention
  • XSS protection
  • File upload restrictions

Performance Optimization

Caching Strategy

  • Transient API for temporary data
  • Object caching for repeated queries
  • Database query optimization
  • Conditional loading of assets

Rate Limiting

  • API call throttling
  • Provider-specific limits
  • Queue management
  • Error handling and retries

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

API Connection Failed

  1. Verify API key is correct
  2. Check provider status page
  3. Confirm account has credits
  4. Test with different model

Content Generation Errors

  1. Check prompt length limits
  2. Verify keyword formatting
  3. Try different provider
  4. Review error logs

Plugin Activation Issues

  1. Check PHP version (7.4+ required)
  2. Verify WordPress version (5.8+)
  3. Confirm write permissions
  4. Check error logs

Debug Mode

Enable debug logging in Settings > Advanced:

// Add to wp-config.php for detailed logging
define('WP_DEBUG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true);
define('ACS_DEBUG', true);

Database Schema

The plugin creates 4 tables:

-- Projects and content organization
acs_projects (id, name, description, settings, created_at)

-- Keyword research and tracking
acs_keywords (id, keyword, competition, volume, difficulty)

-- API usage logging
acs_api_logs (id, provider, endpoint, tokens, cost, timestamp)

-- Content generation queue
acs_content_queue (id, prompt, status, priority, scheduled_at)

API Endpoints

REST API

// Generate content
POST /wp-json/acs/v1/generate
{
    "prompt": "Your content topic",
    "keywords": "keyword1, keyword2",
    "word_count": "1500-2500",
    "provider": "groq"
}

// Get keywords
GET /wp-json/acs/v1/keywords?topic=your-topic

// Check status
GET /wp-json/acs/v1/status

AJAX Endpoints

  • acs_generate_content: Generate new content
  • acs_test_api_connection: Test provider API
  • acs_get_keyword_suggestions: Get keyword ideas
  • acs_save_settings: Save plugin settings

Cost Estimation

Groq Pricing (Approximate)

  • Input: $0.27 per 1M tokens
  • Output: $0.27 per 1M tokens
  • Average 1500-word article: ~$0.01-0.03

OpenAI Pricing

  • GPT-4: $30/$60 per 1M tokens (input/output)
  • GPT-3.5 Turbo: $0.50/$1.50 per 1M tokens
  • Average article: $0.05-0.15

Anthropic Pricing

  • Claude 3 Opus: $15/$75 per 1M tokens
  • Claude 3 Sonnet: $3/$15 per 1M tokens
  • Average article: $0.02-0.08

Development

Plugin Structure

ai-content-studio/
├── ai-content-studio.php          # Main plugin file
├── includes/                      # Core functionality
│   ├── class-acs-core.php
│   ├── class-acs-activator.php
│   └── class-acs-deactivator.php
├── admin/                         # Admin interface
│   ├── class-acs-admin.php
│   └── templates/
├── api/                          # AI provider integration
│   ├── class-acs-ai-provider.php
│   └── providers/
├── security/                     # Security classes
│   ├── class-acs-encryption.php
│   ├── class-acs-sanitizer.php
│   └── class-acs-validator.php
└── assets/                       # CSS/JS files
    ├── css/
    └── js/

Hooks and Filters

// Content generation filter
add_filter('acs_generate_content', 'your_function', 10, 2);

// Provider selection filter
add_filter('acs_select_provider', 'your_function', 10, 1);

// SEO optimization hook
add_action('acs_after_content_generation', 'your_function', 10, 1);

Contributing

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create feature branch
  3. Follow WordPress Coding Standards
  4. Add unit tests
  5. Submit pull request

License

GPL v2 or later - Compatible with WordPress.org requirements

Support

Changelog

Version 1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Multi-provider AI support
  • Complete admin interface
  • SEO optimization features
  • Security framework

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