=== AI Tool Center ===
Contributors: sjvision
Tags: ai, assistant, chatbot, openai, gpt
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.3.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AI Tool Center brings NimBot — a sleek, customizable AI assistant — to your WordPress website. Use your own API keys or our managed AI endpoints.

== Description ==

**Turn your website into a 24/7 intelligent assistant hub with NimBot by AI Tool Center.**

NimBot sits quietly on your site as a modern, lightweight popup assistant — ready to answer user questions, guide visitors, or provide customer support. Powered by the flexibility of OpenAI, or your own AI API keys, NimBot enhances user engagement without heavy resources.

**Key Features:**
- Easy setup — no coding required
- Use your own OpenAI keys (Free Account) or our managed endpoints (Advanced Account)
- Highly customizable popup appearance
- Page-specific AI configurations
- Lightweight and fast-loading (no bloat)
- Secure API key handling

🔗 [Learn more and get your membership key at AI Tool Center.](https://ai-tool-center.com)

== 3rd Party Scripts and Services ==

- **Font Awesome Free 6.7.2**  
  Icons used within plugin UI.  
  [License](https://fontawesome.com/license/free)

- **Google Fonts - Audiowave**  
  Font used for modern typography.  
  [Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en)

- **CDNJS Scripts:**  
  - Marked.js v15.0.7 (Markdown parsing)  
  - Highlight.js v11.11.1 (Syntax highlighting)  
  [Cloudflare Privacy Policy](https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/privacypolicy/)

- **API Responder v1.0.0**  
  API routing and authorization. Requires domain Referrer and Membership Key for account authorization. If using our API LLM end-point then message is sent, if using your own API LLM end-point then the message and your Your LLM URL, Your LLM API Key and the Your LLM Model to use.  
  [Privacy Policy](https://ai-tool-center.com/privacy-policy/)

== Installation ==

**From WordPress Directory**
1. From your WordPress Dashboard, go to **Plugins → Add New**.
2. Search for **AI Tool Center**.
3. Find **AI Tool Center** and Install.
4. Activate **AI Tool Center** via the **Plugins** page.
5. Go to **AI Tool Center** menu item.
6. Enter your Membership Key to unlock features.

**From Developer Website**
1. Download `ai-tool-center.zip` from [AI Tool Center](https://ai-tool-center.com/).
2. From your WordPress Dashboard, go to **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**.
3. Upload and install the `ai-tool-center.zip` file.
4. Activate **AI Tool Center** via the **Plugins** page.
5. Go to **AI Tool Center** menu item.
6. Enter your Membership Key to unlock features.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I use my own ChatGPT API keys? =

Yes! All Accounts will allow you to connect your OpenAI API endpoints. Basic and Advanced Accounts will also allow you to connect to custom API endpoints.

= What if I don't have AI API keys? =

No problem. You can use AI Tool Center's managed API endpoints by upgrading to a Advanced Account — no extra setup needed. Or you can visit OpenAI and setup an account there to receive some paid API endpoints.

= Is NimBot compatible with all WordPress themes? =

Yes. NimBot is designed to work seamlessly with any modern, properly coded WordPress theme.

= Does NimBot slow down my site? =

No. NimBot is built lightweight with minimal resources — loading only when needed.

== Screenshots ==

1. NimBot PopUp assistant in action.
2. NimBot Page assistant in action.
3. Easy-to-configure settings page.
4. Custom endpoint setup for all users.

== Changelog ==
= 1.3.0 =
* Major overhaul of the NimBot Agent. You can now have multiple Agents across different pages/posts. Reduction in file/plugin size as a result.
* Introduction of Claude AI.
* More defined control on what is deleted on plugin deactivation.
* Can connect to OpenAI, Claude or any custom LLM for FREE.
* Trouble Shooting tab added to settings page.
* Membership features changed for different levels. Refer to prices [Here](https://ai-tool-center.com#prices)
* Admin styling to enhance user experience.
* Overall user experience simplified for easy implementation.
* More restrictions put in place for security.

= 1.2.0 =
* LLM API overhaul.

= 1.1.3 =
* Custom styling added to Popup and Page chat bots.

= 1.1.2 =
* Code rewrite.
* OpenAI and Custom API's separated into tabs.
* Bug fix transcript count not being sent via API.
* Bug fix LLM API Model selector.
* Bug fix PopUp Activation error.
* Branding and styling.
* Approved for WordPress Directory.

= 1.0.3 =
* Added message ID handling and history retention settings.
* Introduced page inclusion options for PopUp RAG.
* Prefix added to all classes, functions and variables etc.
* All outputs escaped for security.
* Admin area css styling.
* Readme.txt improvements.

= 1.0.2 =
* Page AI and PopUp AI now operate independently.

= 1.0.1 =
* Improved AI reply message styling and formatting.

== Credits ==

Developed and maintained by [SJ Vision](https://ai-tool-center.com/about/).

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under GPLv2 or later.  
[View the full license here](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html).
