=== AI Workflow Automation ===
Contributors: @massiveshift
Tags: AI Content Generator, AI, AI Chatbot, Automation, Claude
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8.1
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 1.4.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Transform your WordPress site with AI-powered automation for content, customer support, data analysis, research, and business processes. Build AI workflows in minutes!

== Description ==
= The Ultimate WordPress AI Plugin! - Your All-in-One AI Integration Solution for your site =

★★★★★ TRUSTED BY LEADING WORDPRESS EXPERTS ★★★★★

> "AI Workflow Automation represents a significant step forward in bringing sophisticated AI capabilities to WordPress. It combines native integration, security-conscious design, and powerful automation features to make it a compelling choice for leveraging AI within your workflows. Everyone at WP Mayor loves this plugin."
> — **WP Mayor**, Rating: 4.5/5
[Read the full review](https://wpmayor.com/ai-workflow-automation-review/)

> "AI Workflow Automation promises to transform your WordPress website into an AI-powered automation hub. It lets you create advanced workflows for a wide range of tasks, including creating content, optimizing your blog posts, processing customer support tickets, and more."
> — **WPBeginner**, Verified Badge
[Read the full review](https://www.wpbeginner.com/solutions/ai-workflow-automation/)

> "AI Workflow Automation is a comprehensive WordPress plugin that brings the power of 300+ AI models directly to your website. With features like AI chatbots, workflow templates, and integrations with leading AI services, you can build intelligent automations that transform how your WordPress site operates – all without writing a single line of code."
> — **Kinsta**
[Read the full review](https://kinsta.com/blog/wordpress-ai-plugins/#5-ai-workflow-automation)


[Visit AI Workflow Automation](https://wpaiworkflowautomation.com/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=description)

= Revolutionize Your WordPress Site with Advanced Agentic AI Automation =
Turn your WordPress site into an AI-powered automation hub. Whether you're automating customer support, generating content, analyzing data, or streamlining business processes, our visual workflow builder lets you build AI agents and harness the power of AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Grok, DeepSeek, and Gemini without writing code.

= 🎉 MAJOR UPDATE: Lite Version Now Includes Premium Features! =

We're excited to announce that our Lite version now offers an unprecedented level of functionality previously reserved for Pro users:

✨ **Unlimited Workflows**: Create as many AI-powered workflows as you need
🤖 **300+ AI Models**: Access EVERY major AI model - Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, and hundreds more
🎯 **All Triggers Unlocked**: Full access to Gravity Forms, WPForms, Ninja Forms, Contact Form 7, and more
🚀 **AI Workflow Generator**: Describe what you want, and our AI creates the workflow for you
📚 **Template Library**: Import pre-built workflows and export your own
🧠 **Workflow Assistant**: Your 24/7 AI expert to optimize workflows, prompts, and model settings
🔍 **Research Node**: Deep integration with Perplexity's Sonar models for complex research automation
🎨 **Multimedia Generation**: Create images, videos, and more with Fal.ai integration
🔌 **MCP Capabilities**: Advanced model context protocol support for enhanced AI interactions

= Why Choose AI Workflow Automation? =

Complete AI Integration: Connect with 300+ AI models through a single interface
Visual Workflow Builder: Create complex AI automations with our intuitive drag-and-drop builder
Business Process Automation: Streamline operations, customer support, and data analysis
Smart Content Tools: Automate content creation, research, and SEO optimization
Data Integration: Connect with Google Sheets, Google Drive, and external systems via webhooks or custom API calls
Flexible Architecture: Build custom solutions for any business need
Chatbots: Implement complex AI chatbots trained on your own data on your site in seconds as a part of your workflows

Watch a 2-minute demo video tour of the plugin:
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2dwjJneisI]

== NEW! Latest Features ==

= 🚀 Version 1.4 - Game-Changing Lite Version Update =

* **Unlimited Workflows**: No restrictions on the number of workflows you can create
* **300+ AI Models**: Access to every available AI model including Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, and more
* **AI Workflow Generator**: Simply describe what you want, and AI creates your workflow
* **Template Library**: Import/export workflows and access pre-built templates
* **Workflow Assistant**: 24/7 AI expert to help optimize your workflows
* **Research Node**: Perplexity Sonar integration for deep research capabilities
* **Multimedia Generation**: Fal.ai integration for image and video generation
* **MCP Support**: Model Context Protocol for advanced AI interactions
* **All Form Integrations**: Gravity Forms, WPForms, Ninja Forms, Contact Form 7

= Form Integrations Now Available in Lite =
* Trigger complex workflows from any major form plugin
* Receive data from your users and manipulate it with AI
* Show results back to users via shortcodes
* Full support for Gravity Forms, WPForms, Ninja Forms, and Contact Form 7

= 🤖 OpenAI o1 and o3 Reasoning Models =
* Create intelligent AI agents with OpenAI's reasoning models
* Add logic to your chatbots by using o1 or o3 models

= 🎨 Workflow Annotations & Documentation =
* Add contextual documentation directly in your workflows
* Visual organization with sticky notes, text, and shapes
* Color-coded annotations for better workflow organization
* Resizable and customizable annotation components
* Improved workflow readability and maintainability

= 🤖 AI Chatbot Builder - Transform Your Website with Intelligent Chat =

Create custom AI chatbots trained on your business data in minutes! Deploy intelligent conversational AI across your WordPress site to engage visitors, answer questions, and automate customer support.

= Why Choose Our AI Chatbot? =

✨ No-Code Chatbot Builder
* Create custom AI chatbots without any coding
* Train your chatbot on your business data, documentation, and FAQs
* Deploy anywhere on your site with a simple shortcode
* Full chat history tracking and analytics

🎨 Complete Design Customization
* Customize colors, fonts, and themes to match your brand
* Choose from multiple chat widget positions
* Customize bot avatar and personality
* Responsive design works perfectly on all devices

🧠 Intelligent Conversation Management
* Maintains context throughout conversations
* Persistent chat history for continuous conversations
* Rate limiting and spam protection
* Smart conversation routing

🔧 Advanced Configuration
* Deploy as a floating widget or embed inline in any page
* Customize initial greeting messages
* Set auto-open delays and triggers
* Control maximum message length and frequency

💡 Key Applications:
* 24/7 Customer Support
* Product Recommendations
* FAQ Automation
* Lead Generation
* Sales Assistance
* Technical Support
* Educational Tools
* Onboarding Assistance

Simply add [wp_ai_workflow_chat id="your-workflow-id"] to any page or post to deploy your chatbot.

= 🎯 AI Workflow Generator & Templates =

NEW! Instantly create workflows based on your requirements
Pre-built workflow templates for common business processes
Import/export workflows between sites
AI-powered workflow suggestions and optimizations
Automated best practice implementation

= 🔍 Research Node with Perplexity Integration =

Deep web research automation
Real-time information gathering
Source citation and verification
Multi-query research workflows
Fact-checking and validation

= 🎨 Multimedia Generation with Fal.ai =

AI image generation
Video creation capabilities
Custom visual content automation
Brand-consistent media creation

= 🤖 Universal AI Integration =

Access to 300+ AI models in one place
Automated model selection based on tasks
Custom prompt engineering tools
Advanced context management with MCP support

= 🔄 Business Process Automation =

Customer support automation
Lead qualification workflows
Data analysis and reporting
Document processing and extraction
E-commerce automation

= 📊 Data & Analytics =

Automated data collection and analysis
Google Sheets integration
Custom database storage
Real-time reporting workflows

= 🌐 Integration Hub =

[Gravity Forms Integration](https://wpaiworkflowautomation.com/docs/gravity-forms-trigger/)
[WPForms Integration](https://wpaiworkflowautomation.com/docs/wpforms-integration/)
[Contact Form 7 Integration](https://wpaiworkflowautomation.com/docs/contact-form-7-integration/)
[Ninja Forms Integration](https://wpaiworkflowautomation.com/docs/ninja-forms-integration/)
WooCommerce integration
Webhook connections
Google Workspace sync
Custom API connections
Fal.ai multimedia generation
Perplexity research integration

== Real-World Applications ==
✓ Customer Service Teams: Build AI-powered support workflows with any AI model
✓ Marketing Teams: Automate research, content, and multimedia creation
✓ E-commerce Businesses: Streamline product management and customer communication
✓ Content Teams: Create intelligent content pipelines with AI-generated visuals
✓ Data Analysts: Automate data collection and analysis
✓ Business Owners: Implement AI-driven business processes
✓ Developers: Create custom AI solutions for clients
✓ Researchers: Automate data gathering and analysis using Perplexity's Sonar models

== Key Components ==

= Diverse Triggers =

Manual activation
Form submissions (Gravity Forms, WPForms, Ninja Forms, Contact Form 7)
Webhook endpoints
WordPress events (Posts, Users, Comments)
Scheduled executions
External system events

= AI Processing Nodes =

300+ AI models available
General-purpose AI processing
Sentiment analysis
Data extraction
Research automation with Perplexity
Decision making
Language processing
Multimedia generation

= Workflow Assistant =
24/7 AI expert assistance
Workflow optimization
Prompt engineering help
Model selection guidance
Performance tuning
Best practice recommendations

= Action Nodes =

WordPress content management
Email communication
Database operations
External API calls
File management
Google Workspace operations
Multimedia content creation

= Control Flow =

Conditional logic
Human oversight
Approval workflows
Error handling
Retry mechanisms

= Output Options =

Save to Google Sheets
Save to Google Drive
Display results via shortcodes
Store in databases for future use
Send to external services via webhooks
Generate and save multimedia content

= Visual Documentation & Annotations =
- Add sticky notes to document workflow sections
- Text annotations for instructions and clarifications
- Shape overlays to group and highlight workflow components
- Color-coded visual organization
- Resizable and customizable annotations

== Powerful Integrations ==

Gravity Forms
WPForms
Ninja Forms
Contact Form 7
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
WooCommerce
300+ AI Models (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, and more)
Perplexity AI Research
Fal.ai Multimedia Generation
Firecrawl for web scraping and crawling
Unsplash for finding and adding images to your content
Model Context Protocol (MCP) support

== Who Benefits? ==

Content Creators: Automate content pipeline with AI and multimedia generation
E-commerce Owners: Generate product descriptions and visuals at scale
Digital Marketers: Create data-driven, AI-powered campaigns with research insights
Customer Support Teams: Implement intelligent response systems with any AI model
Developers: Extend WordPress capabilities with 300+ AI models
Researchers: Streamline data collection with Perplexity's research capabilities
Multimedia Creators: Automate visual content generation

== Lite vs Pro Comparison ==

= Lite Version (FREE) - Now Supercharged! =
✅ Unlimited workflows
✅ Access to 300+ AI models
✅ All form integrations (Gravity Forms, WPForms, etc.)
✅ AI Workflow Generator
✅ Template library and import/export
✅ Workflow Assistant (24/7 AI expert)
✅ Research Node with Perplexity

= Pro Version - For Power Users =
✅ Everything in Lite
✅ Priority support
✅ Advanced enterprise features
✅ MCP capabilities
✅ Custom integration development
✅ White-label options
✅ Dedicated account management
✅ Advanced analytics and reporting
✅ Priority access to new features

== Installation ==

Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/wp-ai-workflow-automation directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
Use the Settings -> WP AI Workflow Automation screen to configure the plugin and add your AI API keys.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Do I need coding skills to use AI Workflow Automation? =
No coding skills required! Our visual workflow builder and AI Workflow Generator make it easy for anyone to create complex automations.

= How many AI models can I access in the Lite version? =
The Lite version now includes access to over 300 AI models, including Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, and many more!

= Can I create unlimited workflows in the Lite version? =
Yes! The Lite version now supports unlimited workflow creation with no restrictions.

= What is the Workflow Assistant? =
The Workflow Assistant is your 24/7 AI expert that helps you optimize workflows, improve prompts, select the best AI models, and maximize your automation efficiency.

= How does the AI Workflow Generator work? =
Simply describe what you want your workflow to do in plain language, and our AI will automatically create a complete workflow for you. You can then customize it further if needed.

= Can I use templates or share workflows? =
Yes! The Lite version now includes full access to our template library, plus the ability to import and export workflows between sites.

= What AI models are supported? =
We support over 300 AI models including OpenAI (GPT-4, o1, o3), Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, xAI Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Meta Llama, and hundreds more through our integrations.

= Can I use WP AI Workflow Automation on multiple sites? =
Yes! Both Lite and Pro versions can be used across multiple WordPress installations.

== Screenshots ==
1. Visual Workflow Builder
2. Workflow Management Page
3. Workflow Execution Details
4. AI Workflow Generator
5. Template Library
6. Workflow Assistant Interface

== Changelog ==

V 1.4.2
- Improved onboarding and Setup Wizard

V 1.4.1
- Added onboarding process
- Performance improvements and bug fixes

V 1.4.0
- MAJOR UPDATE: Lite version now includes unlimited workflows!
- Added access to 300+ AI models in Lite version
- Introduced AI Workflow Generator - create workflows with natural language
- Added template library with import/export functionality
- Introduced Workflow Assistant - 24/7 AI expert for workflow optimization
- Added Research Node with Perplexity Sonar integration
- Added multimedia generation capabilities with Fal.ai (pro)
- Implemented Model Context Protocol (MCP) support (pro)
- Unlocked all form integrations for Lite users
- Performance improvements and bug fixes

V 1.3.4
- Added WP Forms Trigger to Lite version
- Removed a bug related to shortcodes

V 1.3.3
- Added o1 and o3 families of models to AI model and Chat node
- Added dynamic variables to input tags. Now you can call specific date and time, specific post names, WooCommerce products or even generate random numbers in your AI prompts
- Bug fixes and UI improvements

V 1.3.2
- Fixed a bug related to chat widget and processing of answers on some installations

V 1.3.1
- Organize and group your workflows by adding tags to them! Now you can assign tags to your workflows in your workflow management page. And search or filter your workflows based on tags. 
- Bulk actions including bulk delete/activation/deactivation of workflows on the workflow management page. 
- UI/UX improvements to the Workflow Management page. 

V 1.3.0
- Added Workflow Annotations: Now you can add sticky notes, text annotations, and shapes to your workflows for better documentation and organization
- Redesigned Workflow Management interface with improved usability and workflow monitoring
- Enhanced Workflow Queue with detailed execution tracking and better status visualization
- Improved workflow execution monitoring with real-time status updates
- Added detailed execution timeline view for better workflow debugging

V 1.2.3
- Added Chatlogs menu. Now you can see and track all your chatbot activities.
- Fixed a bug regarding memory of the chatbot and auto open function. 

V 1.2.2
- Fixed a bug related to saving chat workflows and receiving the shortcode
- Fixed styling but for smaller screens. 

V 1.2.1
- Fixed a bug related to chat notification sound
- Improved security of the chat feature

V 1.2.0
- Added Chatbot node. Now you can design and deploy your own conversational AI chatbot anywhere on your website, connect it to a workflow and train it on your own data!

V 1.1.0
- Added Unsplash Node. You can now automatically find images and add them to your content! 
- Improved security and encryption. 
- Night mode for the builder environment
- Redesigned sidebar buttons
- Workflow Name on top of each workflow for quick access and quick editing of workflows.
- Other bug fixes.

V 1.0.6
- UI improvements. 
- Analytics class added.
- Minor bug fixes.

V 1.0.5
- fixed a bug related to Post node. 

V 1.0.4
- Initial release of WP AI Workflow Automation