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athena-ai-content-assistant

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1.9.5 • public • Published 2 hours ago

Your AI assistant for effortless content creation directly in WordPress. Generate, rewrite, and enhance your text with the power of Athena AI.

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Description

Athena AI Content Assistant integrates the power of leading AI models (from OpenAI and Google) directly into your WordPress editor, providing a seamless and intuitive way to supercharge your content creation workflow.

The free version provides a powerful AI command console directly on your Pages, allowing you to generate, rewrite, and transform your content without ever leaving WordPress.

Core Features (Free Version):

  • 🤖 Direct Editor Integration: Use a simple command box below the editor on all your Pages.
  • 💬 Core Feature AI Chat: A powerful sidebar chat assistant that helps you rewrite, brainstorm, or generate content. It remembers your conversations, allows you to copy formatted content directly to the editor, supports narrow/wide layouts, and persists your state across admin pages.
  • 🧠 Multi-Provider Support: Choose between OpenAI (GPT models) and Google AI (Gemini models) to fit your needs.
  • ✍️ Content Generation & Transformation: Create new paragraphs from scratch or rewrite, summarize, and change the tone of your existing text.
  • 🕰️ Version History: Never lose a great idea. The plugin automatically saves the original content and every AI-generated version, allowing you to restore any version with a single click.
  • ⚙️ Customizable AI Model: Choose the AI model that best fits your needs and budget, right from the settings page (e.g., GPT-4o, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 3 Pro or Flash Preview).

⭐️ Premium Modules (Available at wpbase.eu):

Upgrade to unlock the full potential of your AI assistant with our premium modules:

  • 📦 Post & CPT Expander: Extends the AI console to standard posts and your own custom post types.
  • 🛍️ WooCommerce Classic Editor: Brings the power of the AI assistant to your classic WooCommerce product editor.
  • 🚀 Quick Commands: Save your favorite and most-used prompts to reuse them anytime, speeding up your workflow.
  • 🔎 AI SEO Meta (for Yoast): Automatically generate SEO-friendly meta descriptions for your content with one click.
  • 🎧 Text to Speech: Convert your articles into lifelike audio using OpenAI or ElevenLabs voices, complete with a built-in player and play statistics.
  • 🧩 ACF Expander: Adds AI command functionality directly to your Advanced Custom Fields (Text, Textarea & WYSIWYG).
  • 📰 GN Publisher: Transforms your site into a Google News compliant source with optimized RSS feeds, sitemaps and AI-generated content.

Find out more about premium modules at wpbase.eu

Stop switching between tabs and bring the power of AI right where you need it. Athena AI Content Assistant is your perfect partner for creating high-quality content faster than ever before.

Installation

Free Version:

  1. Upload the athena-ai-content-assistant folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to AI Assistant -> Settings and enter your OpenAI API key.
  4. The AI Command console will now be available on all your Pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an API key to use this plugin?

Yes, this plugin connects to an AI provider's API to function. Depending on your choice in the settings, you will need an API key from either OpenAI or Google AI.

When you use the plugin, the following data is sent to your chosen AI provider for processing:

  • The content of the post/page you are editing (to provide context for the AI).
  • The command (prompt) you write.
  • Your API key for authentication.

WPbase does not store, log, or collect any of this data. Your usage is subject to your chosen provider's policies. For more information, please review their documentation:

How do I install and activate premium modules?

All our premium features are now distributed as standalone plugins. Simply install the add-on's ZIP file via the Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin menu in your WordPress admin. After installation, activate your license key on the AI Assistant -> Licenses page to enable the new features.

How much does using the AI cost?

The cost depends entirely on your usage and the model you choose in the plugin settings. OpenAI charges per "token" (roughly, 1,000 tokens is about 750 words).

For example, the GPT-4o-mini model is incredibly cost-effective. As of September 2025, you could process approximately 600,000 words of output for just $1 USD. This means you can generate a vast amount of content, like hundreds of articles or thousands of product descriptions, for a very low cost. For the most up-to-date pricing, please refer to the OpenAI Pricing Page or Google AI Pricing Page.

Where can I find my license key?

You will receive your license key via email after completing your purchase on wpbase.eu.

Which GPT versions does the plugin support?

The plugin allows you to choose from a list of powerful and efficient models directly in the settings, including:

  • OpenAI: GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini, and other GPT-4/3.5 models.
  • Google AI: Gemini 2.5 Pro, Gemini 2.5 Flash, and other Gemini models.
  • The list is regularly updated to include the latest models available via API.
  • The list is regularly updated to include the latest models available via API.

Which editors are supported?

The plugin is designed to work with the Classic Editor (both Visual and Text/Code modes). This includes support for the main content editor and the Excerpt field. The premium WooCommerce module adds support for the classic product editor.

Which features are free?

The core plugin is free and includes the AI command console with full generation capabilities and version history for the 'Page' post type.

Screenshots

screenshot-1.png. Step 1: Write a Command: Start with the AI command console below the editor. Simply describe the content you want to create in as much detail as you need.
screenshot-1-b.png. Step 2: Get Instant Results: The AI processes your request and returns the content directly into the editor, formatted exactly as you specified—including HTML.
screenshot-2.png. Easy Configuration: The clean and simple settings page. All you need to do is enter your OpenAI API key to get started.
screenshot-3.png. Settings Saved: Choose your preferred GPT model for the right balance of power and cost. Your API key is securely stored.
screenshot-4.png. Ready for Any Task: The AI console is always ready. Here it is below a fresh editor, waiting for your next creative idea.
screenshot-5.png. Create Content from a Simple Prompt: Just type what you need. In this example, we are asking for a short article about cooking for children.
screenshot-6.png. Full Article Generated in Seconds: The AI delivers a complete, well-structured article. Notice that "Version #1" and the original content are now automatically saved in the history panel below.
screenshot-7.png. Refine and Edit Endlessly: You are in full control. After the first draft, issue new commands to refine the text—like adding emojis or removing a headline.
screenshot-8.png. Every Version is Saved: Each refinement creates a new version in your history. You can easily expand, view, and compare different iterations of your text.
screenshot-9.png. Restore Any Version: With a single click, you can revert to the original text or any previously generated version, ensuring you never lose a great idea.
screenshot-10.png. Premium Module Activation: The dedicated license page makes it simple to activate your purchased premium modules to unlock new features.
screenshot-11.png. [Premium] One-Click SEO Meta Descriptions: With the AI SEO Meta module, a new assistant appears in the sidebar. Click one button, and it will generate a compelling, SEO-friendly meta description for your Yoast SEO plugin.
screenshot-12.png. [Premium] Post & Custom Post Type Support: Activate the "Post & CPT Expander" module to enable the AI console on standard Posts and add support for any custom post type you need.
screenshot-13.png. [Premium] Reusable Quick Commands: With the "Quick Commands" module, you can save your most-used prompts and execute them with a single click, saving you from repetitive typing.

Changelog

1.9.5

  • New: Added a powerful Sidebar AI Chat assistant to the core plugin.
  • Fix: Security fixes.

1.9.4

  • New: Added a polite review request notice (appears after 3 days of usage).
  • Enhancement: Improved Excerpt generation workflow. You can now generate an excerpt with one click (without typing a prompt) if "Use main content as context" is checked.
  • Fix: Resolved an issue where Excerpt generation wasn't receiving the full article content as context.

1.9.3

  • New: Added support for Google Gemini 3 Flash Preview model.

1.9.2

  • Fix: Resolved an issue where get_ai_handler() could return an uninitialized value, causing errors in add-on modules like ACF Expander.

1.9.1

  • Enhancement: Introduced atheaico_settings_sanitize filter to allow add-ons (such as text-to-speech) to hook into the settings sanitization process.

1.9

  • New Feature: Added support for Google AI (Imagen models) for image generation, providing an alternative to OpenAI's DALL-E.
  • New Feature: You can now select your preferred image generation provider (OpenAI or Google) in the settings.
  • Enhancement: The AI command box now displays the currently active image model alongside the text model.

1.8

  • New Feature: AI Image Generation (DALL-E 2/3 Support)
  • New Feature: Generate a "Featured Image" directly from the editor sidebar. The AI automatically uses the post's title and content for context.
  • New Feature: Added an option for a "Custom Prompt" for image generation, allowing for precise control over the output.
  • New Feature: Added an "Improve Prompt" button that uses AI to refine your custom image descriptions for better results.
  • New Feature: Added a new "AI Action" to the editor toolbar: "Add image before content", which opens a modal to generate and insert an image directly into your text.
  • New Feature: The main command box can now generate images within the content by using a placeholder system.
  • New Feature: Added settings for image aspect ratio and artistic style for both featured images and in-content images.
  • Enhancement: Redesigned the plugin settings page for improved clarity and user experience.
  • Enhancement: Improved AI system prompt to better understand contextual commands (e.g., add, modify, replace) without replacing the entire content.
  • Enhancement: Improved content formatting for both Gutenberg and the Classic Editor (TinyMCE) to prevent empty paragraphs and ensure clean HTML.

1.7

  • New Feature: Added full support for the Gutenberg Block Editor.
  • New Feature: Introduced "AI Actions" toolbar for both Classic (TinyMCE) and Gutenberg editors.

1.6

  • Major Refactoring: All premium modules have been converted into standalone plugins. This improves modularity, simplifies installation, and aligns with WordPress best practices.
  • Enhancement: Removed shared functions from the core plugin that are now located within their respective add-on plugins.
  • Enhancement: Standardized function prefixes and text domains across all plugins for better code quality and to prevent conflicts.
  • Enhancement: Updated all readme.txt files to the new standalone plugin format.

1.5.2

  • Enhancement: Added support for the new gemini-3-pro-preview model from Google AI.
  • Enhancement: Set gemini-3-pro-preview as the default Gemini model.

1.5.1

  • Enhancement: General code optimization and refactoring to improve performance and adhere to WordPress coding standards.
  • Enhancement: Replaced hardcoded script with standard wp_enqueue_script for better dependency management.
  • Fix: Addressed PHPCS warnings related to input sanitization in the license handling logic.

1.5

  • New Feature: Added AI command console support for the 'Excerpt' field when the 'Post & CPT Expander' module is active.
  • Enhancement: Implemented specific AI prompting for Excerpt generation to ensure unformatted, single-paragraph output.
  • Enhancement: Refactored 'Quick Commands' module to support multiple instances on a single page, allowing quick commands to be used with both main content and excerpt AI consoles.
  • Fix: Resolved issues with history display and saving for both main content and excerpt command consoles.
  • Fix: Corrected an issue where 'Quick Commands' module was not displaying due to updated HTML IDs.
  • Fix: Ensured proper history saving and loading for the 'Excerpt' field by correcting REST API endpoint logic.
  • Fix: Corrected meta box registration logic in 'Post & CPT Expander' to prevent duplicate meta boxes and ensure correct display.
  • Fix: Updated uninstall.php to correctly remove excerpt history data.

1.4

  • Major Refactoring: Complete internal renaming of all functions, classes, hooks, and database options to use the athena_ai_ prefix. This improves code consistency and prevents conflicts with other plugins.
  • Fix: Corrected an issue where some premium modules were not appearing on the license page after the initial renaming.
  • Fix: Resolved a REST API routing error that occurred after the renaming.

1.3

  • New Premium Module: Added support for the "ACF Expander" module, which brings AI command functionality directly into ACF Text, Textarea, and WYSIWYG fields.
  • Enhancement: The ACF Expander includes advanced context options, allowing the AI to use the full page content or selectively chosen fields as context for generation.
  • Enhancement: Improved module loading logic in the core plugin.

1.2

  • New Feature: Added support for Google AI (Gemini models) as an alternative to OpenAI.
  • New Feature: Added a settings field to select the desired AI provider (OpenAI or Google AI).
  • Enhancement: The AI command box now displays the name of the currently active model.

1.1

  • Updated plugin name and slug to Athena AI Content Assistant for WordPress.org compliance.
  • Updated the list of available GPT models to reflect current OpenAI offerings.
  • Added a direct link to the OpenAI API keys page in the plugin settings.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.

Upgrade Notice

1.0.0

This is the first version of the plugin. Enjoy!

1.1

This version includes important updates for WordPress.org compliance and adds new features to the settings page. It is recommended to update.

1.2

This version introduces major new functionality by adding support for Google AI (Gemini). After updating, you can go to the settings page to switch between OpenAI and Google AI.

1.3

This version introduces major new functionality by adding support for Google AI (Gemini). After updating, you can go to the settings page to switch between OpenAI and Google AI.

1.4

IMPORTANT: This version includes a major internal refactoring. Due to the renaming of database options, you will need to re-enter your API key(s) on the AI Assistant -> Settings page after updating. We apologize for the inconvenience.

External Services

This plugin integrates with third-party external services to provide its core functionality. It is important for users to understand what data is shared and with whom.

AI Content Generation (OpenAI / Google AI)

  • Service: Depending on your selection in the plugin settings, this plugin sends requests to either the OpenAI API or the Google AI API.
  • Purpose: This is the core function of the plugin, used to generate, rewrite, or analyze text based on your commands.
  • Data Sent: When you execute a command, the following data is sent to your chosen provider:
    • Your API Key for authentication.
    • The content of the post or field you are editing (to provide context for the AI).
    • The text of the command (prompt) you wrote.
  • Privacy Policies: Your usage is subject to the terms and privacy policies of the selected provider. WPbase does not store, log, or have access to any of this data.

License Activation & Updates (wpbase.eu)

  • Service: This plugin connects to a license management server hosted at wpbase.eu.
  • Purpose: This is used to activate, deactivate, and validate licenses for premium modules, which enables access to premium features and automatic updates.
  • Data Sent: When you activate or deactivate a license for a premium module, the following data is sent to our server:
    • Your license key.
    • The URL of your website (to identify the instance).
    • The unique product ID of the module being activated.
  • Privacy Policies: