TM Chatbot Assistant Plugin

=== TM Chatbot Assistant ===
Contributors: bai62
Plugin URI: https://github.com/tonymarriott/tm-chatbot-assistant
Author URI: https://tony-marriott.com
Tags: chatbot, AI assistant, OpenAI, AI chatbot, GPT
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A powerful AI chatbot for WP that integrates with OpenAI’s Assistants API. Provide intelligent, conversational support to your website visitors.

== Description ==

TM Chatbot Assistant is a fully conversational AI chatbot plugin for WordPress, powered by OpenAI’s Assistants API (v2). Add an intelligent, context-aware assistant to your site for customer support, lead generation, product guidance, and more — all with zero coding.

Key Features

• Seamless integration with OpenAI’s Assistants API (v2)
• Floating, customizable chatbox UI
• Multi-turn conversations using assistant threads
• Supports assistant instructions, memory, and file-based training
• Customizable colors, title, placeholder text, avatar, and default question
• Choose exactly which pages or posts display the chatbot
• Secure backend communication via server-side PHP

Whether you’re answering FAQs, guiding visitors, or capturing leads, WP Chatbot Assistant lets you deploy a smart AI experience in just minutes.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin ZIP file via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu
3. Go to Settings > Chatbot Display to choose which pages will show the chatbot
4. Go to Settings > Chatbot Assistant to configure:

• OpenAI API Key
• Assistant ID
• Chatbox title, placeholder, assistant name
• Avatar image and default question
• Colors (background, text)

1. Go to Settings > Chatbot Export to create the assistant training file from your website.

You must also create your Assistant at: https://platform.openai.com/assistants
Be sure to add structured instructions and upload any training files you exported using this plugin.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need an OpenAI account? =
Yes, you’ll need an OpenAI account with an API key and a configured Assistant.

= Does it support fully conversational chat? =
Yes — it uses the OpenAI thread system to maintain multi-turn context.

= Can I train the assistant on my website content? =
Yes. The plugin lets you export selected pages/posts into a file you can upload to OpenAI.

= Will the chatbot appear everywhere? =
No. You control where it shows via the Chatbot Display admin page.

== Screenshots ==

1. Chatbot box on the front end
2. Chatbot Assistant Settings
3. Chatbot Display options
4. Chatbot Export options

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =

• Initial release with OpenAI Assistants support
• Floating chatbot UI

== Upgrade Notice ==

none

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
See https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html for details.