=== GistMag Alt Text Generator ===
Contributors: olaverse
Tags: alt text, accessibility, images, seo, ai
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AI-powered alt text generation for your WordPress media library. Improve accessibility and SEO with high-quality alternative text for images.

== Description ==

GistMag Alt Text Generator helps you automatically generate high-quality alternative text for images in your WordPress media library.

It uses the GistMag API to create descriptive, SEO-friendly alt text that improves accessibility for screen readers and helps search engines better understand your images.

**Key features:**

* Auto-generate alt text on image upload
* Generate alt text manually for individual images
* Bulk alt text generation for existing media library images
* Multiple modes: Short, Long, and SEO-optimized alt text
* Works in the Media Library list and grid views
* Usage statistics so you can track how many images you've processed

You will need a free GistMag account and API key to use this plugin.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install it through the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.
3. Go to **GistMag ATG** in the WordPress admin sidebar to enter your API key and configure settings.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need an API key? =

Yes. You can create a free GistMag account and get your API key from the GistMag dashboard.

= Will this overwrite existing alt text? =

By default, the plugin will not overwrite existing alt text unless you explicitly run the bulk generator or manual generator on those images.

= Does this store my images? =

Images are processed securely by the GistMag API to generate alt text. They are not stored permanently; they are only used for the purpose of generating descriptions.

= Does this work with WooCommerce? =

Yes. The plugin works with any images in your Media Library, including product images used by WooCommerce.

== Screenshots ==

1. Generate alt text button in the Media Library.
2. Bulk alt text generation screen.
3. Settings page to configure your API key and defaults.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.


