albertocandussi

Arguto is an AI chat widget that goes beyond answering questions. Built-in tools let the agent search your content, navigate visitors to the right page, search and add products to the cart, list and RSVP to events, submit contact forms, and more — all without leaving the chat.
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Key features
<ul>
<li>Pre-built agent purposes: site navigator, shop assistant, support agent, event concierge, brewing/product expert, knowledge explorer, and a general sitewide helper.</li>
<li>Purpose-based tool defaults — pick the agent’s role and get a sensible starting tool set.</li>
<li>Three ways to embed: sitewide auto-inject, Gutenberg block, or <code>[arguto]</code> shortcode.</li>
<li>Knowledge sets that index pages, posts, products, events, or uploaded files (PDFs supported).</li>
<li>Custom HTTP tools — expose any internal REST endpoint to the agent with a few clicks.</li>
<li>Per-agent customisation: system prompt, welcome message, overlay style, enabled tools.</li>
</ul>
Optional integrations
Arguto works standalone, and lights up additional capabilities when these free plugins are active:
<ul>
<li>WooCommerce — product search, categories, featured / on-sale lists, coupons, stock availability, client-side add-to-cart.</li>
<li>The Events Calendar — upcoming events, search, detail fetch, one-click .ics download.</li>
<li>Contact Form 7 — list, describe, and submit forms on the visitor’s behalf.</li>
<li>WPForms Lite — same, with WPForms Lite as the form provider.</li>
<li>MailPoet — list newsletters and subscribe visitors directly from the chat (double opt-in).</li>
</ul>
Arguto connects to a hosted LLM-orchestration service operated by Fluid Interactive. A valid Arguto account is required for the chat to function; the PHP plugin itself is a thin client under GPL v2.
<h3>External services</h3>
This plugin is a thin WordPress client for an AI-chat orchestration backend operated by Fluid Interactive. The plugin will not function without contacting that backend, and contacts no third party other than Fluid Interactive’s own services described below — unless the site administrator explicitly enables a “Custom HTTP Tool” that targets some other API (see the final entry in this section).
All Fluid Interactive HTTP traffic from this plugin goes to the single hardcoded host https://scripts3.fluidinteractive.com — either to a fixed endpoint on that host, or to a backend URL that scripts3 returns at runtime. There is no other hardcoded Fluid Interactive hostname in the plugin’s source.
Fluid Interactive — subscription/license information lookup
This plugin connects to https://scripts3.fluidinteractive.com/subscription-order_info.php to read the administrator’s Arguto subscription status and per-plan token-usage figures shown on the plugin’s Settings page.
It sends, when the Settings page loads and roughly every 5 minutes thereafter while the admin remains on the page: the administrator’s Arguto account e-mail and password (over HTTPS), the licence ID, the plugin’s product / version / build identifiers, an anonymous machine identifier issued to this install at registration time, the site locale (e.g. <code>en_US</code>), and a short context label such as “settings_panel” so Fluid Interactive can log why the request was made. The response is cached in a WordPress transient for 5 minutes.
This service is provided by Fluid Interactive: terms of service ( https://www.fluidinteractive.com/products/wp-plugins/arguto/tos/ ), privacy policy ( https://www.fluidinteractive.com/privacy-policy/ ).
Fluid Interactive — FIServices backend (server-URL resolver and chat orchestration)
This plugin connects to https://scripts3.fluidinteractive.com/fi-services/server_url.php to look up the current production URL of Fluid Interactive’s “FIServices” backend — the service that registers each install for licensing and that runs the AI chat itself. This indirection lets Fluid Interactive move the FIServices backend without every WordPress install needing a new hardcoded URL.
The first request to that resolver URL is a plain HTTPS GET with no query parameters and no body; the response body is the actual FIServices backend URL the plugin will use from then on (cached in a WordPress transient for 10 minutes). That backend URL — whichever host Fluid Interactive currently runs FIServices on — is then contacted at the following paths for the purposes described:
<ul>
<li>POST <code>/fi-services-register-install</code>, once on first activation, to register this WordPress install. Sends: the site home URL, a one-time registration nonce, the plugin product name, and the plugin product version. Returns an install token that the plugin stores locally and replays on chat requests.</li>
<li>POST <code>/fi-services-license-info</code>, on activation and roughly every 5 minutes thereafter, to refresh the install’s subscription status. Sends the same data as the <code>subscription-order_info.php</code> call described above, with the same context-label parameter.</li>
<li>GET <code>/agent-config</code> and <code>/agent-config/hash</code>, fetched by the chat widget from the visitor’s browser each time a page that contains the widget loads, to retrieve the agent configuration (system prompt, enabled tools, overlay style) for the rendered chat session. The widget caches the result in <code>sessionStorage</code>.</li>
<li>POST <code>/chat</code>, called by the chat widget from the visitor’s browser every time a visitor sends a message; the response is streamed back as model tokens.</li>
</ul>
Data sent to the FIServices backend at chat-session start (once per chat session, in the widget’s first call): the administrator’s Arguto account e-mail and password (over HTTPS), the licence ID, the plugin product / version / build identifiers, the anonymous machine identifier and the install token (signature + issued-at + install domain) issued at registration time, a per-visitor random client identifier, a per-conversation random thread identifier, and the site locale.
Data sent to the FIServices backend per chat message: the visitor’s message text. Conversation history within the current thread is tracked server-side by thread identifier; the plugin does not re-send prior messages with each new message.
Data NOT sent: the visitor’s IP address, name, e-mail address, or any other field the visitor has not typed into the chat themselves. The page URL the visitor is on is only sent if the configured agent decides to call the optional <code>get_current_url</code> browser tool during the conversation; it is never sent automatically.
This service is provided by Fluid Interactive: terms of service ( https://www.fluidinteractive.com/products/wp-plugins/arguto/tos/ ), privacy policy ( https://www.fluidinteractive.com/privacy-policy/ ).
Optional, administrator-configured Custom HTTP Tools
This plugin ships a small library of template entries under Arguto → Custom Tools so a site administrator can give the AI agent the ability to call a third-party HTTP API. The plugin only contacts a third-party host when the administrator explicitly creates a tool from one of these templates, supplies their own API key for that provider, and enables the tool for an agent. Out of the box, no Custom HTTP Tool is enabled and no request is made to any of these third-party hosts.
The templates that ship with the plugin reference the following third-party hosts. The plugin’s source code only contains these URLs as template defaults — the plugin itself does not POST to them unless the administrator activates the corresponding tool with valid credentials.
<ul>
<li>
Mailchimp (https://us1.api.mailchimp.com/3.0/…) — template for “subscribe a visitor to a Mailchimp audience”. When enabled, the plugin POSTs the visitor’s e-mail (and optionally first / last name) to Mailchimp using the administrator’s Mailchimp API key. This is a Mailchimp service: terms of service ( https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/ ), privacy policy ( https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/ ).
</li>
<li>
Slack (https://hooks.slack.com/services/…) — template for “post a message to a Slack channel via an incoming webhook”. When enabled, the plugin POSTs a short text message and an optional emoji prefix to the administrator’s Slack webhook URL. This is a Slack service: terms of service ( https://slack.com/terms-of-service ), privacy policy ( https://slack.com/trust/privacy/privacy-policy ).
</li>
<li>
HubSpot (https://api.hubapi.com/crm/v3/objects/contacts) — template for “create a contact in HubSpot CRM”. When enabled, the plugin POSTs the visitor’s contact details (e-mail, name, phone, company) to HubSpot using the administrator’s HubSpot Private App token. This is a HubSpot service: terms of service ( https://legal.hubspot.com/terms-of-service ), privacy policy ( https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy ).
</li>
<li>
OpenWeather (https://api.openweathermap.org/data/2.5/weather) — template for “fetch the current weather for a city”. When enabled, the plugin GETs weather data for a city the visitor names, sending the administrator’s OpenWeather API key in the query string. This is an OpenWeather service: terms of service ( https://openweathermap.org/terms ), privacy policy ( https://openweathermap.org/privacy-policy ).
</li>
<li>
Zapier (https://hooks.zapier.com/hooks/catch/…) — template for “trigger a Zapier catch-hook with arbitrary JSON”. When enabled, the plugin POSTs a short event name and an arbitrary JSON payload to the administrator’s Zapier webhook URL. This is a Zapier service: terms of service ( https://zapier.com/legal ), privacy policy ( https://zapier.com/privacy ).
</li>
</ul>
Because these services are chosen and credentialled by the site administrator, please refer to each provider’s own terms and privacy policy before enabling a Custom HTTP Tool. The plugin authors do not control those services.

Arguto

The AI chat that actually does things on your WordPress site. Search, navigate, shop, and book, all from one widget.

Brian Hogg

Get your events displayed in a customizable list wherever you need them, with The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block! This plugin fully integrates with The Events Calendar Plugin (free version) by StellarWP, formerly Modern Tribe.
This plugin adds a shortcode, a WordPress block (Gutenberg editor), and now an Elementor widget and a Bricks element for use with The Events Calendar WordPress Plugin.
Display a list of your events by either adding a block in the new editor, or adding a shortcode to any post, page, or widget.
Here’s a quick video showing you what you can do:
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<blockquote>
If you need extra design and functionality, <a href="https://eventcalendarnewsletter.com/the-events-calendar-shortcode?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=tecs-readme&utm_content=description" rel="nofollow ugc">Get The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block Pro</a>! The Pro version offers seven designs, additional filtering options, and full control over how your events display.
You get the same full integration with The Events Calendar, plus premium support, show multiple shortcodes on one page, a filter bar so users can find what events they want to see, and it works with any WordPress theme.
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</blockquote>
Trusted by 20,000+ WordPress sites and a 4.7 star rating on WordPress.org, The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block is the solution you’ve been after 🙂
<h3>How to use The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block</h3>
You can use the shortcode or block to add a list of your events, filtered by various options. Here’s an example of how you’d show the next 8 events in the category festival:
<pre><code>[ecs-list-events cat="festival" limit="8"]
</code></pre>
With the WordPress block editor, just add a block and search for The Events Calendar Shortcode.
When editing a post or page with Elementor, you can add The Events Calendar Shortcode widget (under “General”) and customize the display options.
You can also filter the events in the shortcode and choose from the following options:
<ul>
<li>Category: show events from specific categories.</li>
<li>Number of events: choose the number of events to show.</li>
<li>Event order: Order in which your events are shown (latest first or last).</li>
<li>Event dates: Show or hide the date.</li>
<li>Event venue: Show or hide the venue.</li>
<li>Event excerpt: Show or hide the event excerpt, and set an excerpt length.</li>
<li>Event content details: Change the order the event details are displayed.</li>
<li>Thumbnail: Show or hide a thumbnail image.</li>
<li>View all events link: Choose whether to include a “view all events” link or not.</li>
<li>Events from a specific month: show only events from specific months (including current or next month).</li>
<li>Previous events: Show previous events.</li>
<li>Hide started events: Hide events when their start time passes.</li>
</ul>
This gives you full control over how your events are displayed, and is perfect for non-profits, charities, businesses, conferences, and anyone with a WordPress website showing events.
You’ll find a full list of how to use these options in the shortcode below in the plugin’s FAQs or <a href="https://eventcalendarnewsletter.com/events-calendar-shortcode-pro-options/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=tecs-readme&utm_content=description" rel="nofollow ugc">on our documentation page</a>.
<blockquote>
<h3>With Pro, choose your design and get even more control</h3>
<a href="https://eventcalendarnewsletter.com/the-events-calendar-shortcode?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=tecs-readme&utm_content=description" rel="nofollow ugc">The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block Pro</a> adds extra designs, including a true calendar view, compact and column-based designs, and advanced features like events grouped by day.
Plus, get advanced control over how your events display:
<ul>
<li>Events in the next week: Show events happening in the next X days, for example tomorrow, next week, or next month.</li>
<li>Only specific days: Show only events on specific days.</li>
<li>Display events by location: Choose to show events by city, state, or country!</li>
<li>Only featured events: Show only events you mark as featured.</li>
<li>Full event description: Show the full event description, instead of just a short excerpt.</li>
<li>Only show start time: Just show the start time of your event.</li>
<li>Hide recurring events: Only show the first instance of a recurring event.</li>
<li>Filter bar: Allow visitors to choose what events they want to see.</li>
<li>Pagination: Let visitors view additional pages of events.</li>
<li>Custom design: Create your own using Shortcode Variables or templates, or use one of the seven built-in options.</li>
<li>Plus much more: <a href="https://eventcalendarnewsletter.com/the-events-calendar-shortcode?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=tecs-readme&utm_content=description" rel="nofollow ugc">check out The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block Pro details here</a>.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://eventcalendarnewsletter.com/the-events-calendar-shortcode?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=tecs-readme&utm_content=description" rel="nofollow ugc">The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block Pro</a> is ideal for non-profits, charities, businesses, conferences, developers, and WordPress agencies who need the extra control and support straight from the plugin developer. <a href="https://eventcalendarnewsletter.com/the-events-calendar-shortcode?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=tecs-readme&utm_content=description" rel="nofollow ugc">Check it out here</a>.
</blockquote>
<h3>Who’s using The Events Calendar Shortcode?</h3>
William Penn University is a private liberal arts university located in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The university offers more than 20 majors through seven academic divisions, with a focus on leadership, technology, and inspired potential. As an institution that hosts various events throughout the year, William Penn University needed an efficient way to display and manage its event calendar on its website. The university chose to implement The Events Calendar Shortcode plugin to streamline event management and improve the overall user experience.
The university decided to use The Events Calendar Shortcode plugin, which integrates seamlessly with The Events Calendar WordPress Plugin. The plugin allows the university to display a list of events using a shortcode or a WordPress block. This makes it easy for technical and non-technical users to add events to the website without any coding knowledge.
365Austin is a popular website that curates and shares the best events, activities, and experiences in Austin, Texas. With a comprehensive event calendar, the platform aims to make it easier for locals and tourists alike to discover and participate in exciting events happening in the city. To improve event management and user experience, 365Austin chose to implement The Events Calendar Shortcode plugin on its website.
CREST (Center for Research in Economics and Statistics) is a renowned research center that brings together researchers from various fields, including economics, finance, sociology, and statistics. To facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among its members and the wider academic community, CREST hosts various seminars, workshops, and conferences. A comprehensive event calendar on the CREST website plays a crucial role in keeping researchers informed and engaged.
Each event listing includes essential information such as the title, date, time, speaker, and a brief description of the topic. The calendar is designed to be user-friendly and easily accessible, allowing researchers to stay informed about upcoming events relevant to their fields of interest.
<h3>Documentation</h3>
The full list of options you can use can be found <a href="https://eventcalendarnewsletter.com/events-calendar-shortcode-pro-options/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=tecs-readme&utm_content=description" rel="nofollow ugc">on our documentation page</a>.
We also have a full course on setting up The Events Calendar, our The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block plugin, and more: <a href="https://eventcalendarnewsletter.com/the-events-calendar-course/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=tecs-readme&utm_content=description" rel="nofollow ugc">Getting Started Promoting Events with The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress</a>
If you have any other questions about the plugin, you can post a thread <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/the-events-calendar-shortcode/" rel="ugc">in the WordPress.org forum</a>. If you’re looking for premium, personalized support, consider upgrading to <a href="https://eventcalendarnewsletter.com/the-events-calendar-shortcode?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=tecs-readme&utm_content=description" rel="nofollow ugc">The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block Pro</a>.
Still have a question? You can send us an email at info@eventcalendarnewsletter.com.
This plugin is not developed by or affiliated with The Events Calendar WordPress plugin, StellarWP or Modern Tribe in any way.

The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block

Wonderful plugin and the author provides excellent support.

Great Plugin Works as Advertised

nice


Provides functionality otherwise missing from TEC core. I use this on many client sites and appreciate it. Thanks!


Works great and reliably

Add shortcode, block and Elementor widget functionality to The Events Calendar Plugin, so you can easily list and promote your events anywhere.

Arguto vs The Events Calendar Shortcode & Block