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CM Auto Alt Text revolutionizes WordPress accessibility by automatically generating high-quality alt text for your images using multiple AI providers including OpenAI GPT-4 Vision, Google Cloud Vision, and Cloudmersive. The plugin features intelligent provider selection, cost optimization, and enterprise-grade performance.
<h3>🚀 Key Features</h3>
Multi-Provider AI System 
* 3 AI Providers: OpenAI GPT-4 Vision, Google Cloud Vision, Cloudmersive (Azure & AWS coming soon) 
* Intelligent Fallback: Automatic switching between providers if one fails 
* Cost Optimization: Smart provider selection based on usage and cost 
* Quality Scoring: Advanced algorithm to evaluate alt text quality
Enterprise Performance 
* React Admin Interface: Modern dashboard for provider management 
* Bulk Processing: Process thousands of images with background scheduling 
* Performance Optimized: Enterprise-grade database queries and caching 
* Real-time Statistics: Cost tracking, usage analytics, and performance metrics
WordPress Integration 
* Automatic Generation: Alt text created on image upload 
* Gutenberg Integration: Seamless block editor support 
* Media Library: Generate or regenerate alt text for existing images 
* WooCommerce Support: Enhanced product image descriptions
Accessibility & SEO 
* WCAG 2.1 Compliance: Improves accessibility for screen readers 
* SEO Enhancement: Better image context for search engines 
* Context-Aware: Considers post content, categories, and tags 
* Quality Validation: Ensures meaningful, descriptive alt text
<h3>🎯 How It Works</h3>
<ol>
<li>Upload Images – Alt text is automatically generated using the best available AI provider</li>
<li>Configure Providers – Set up API keys and configure provider priorities in the modern React dashboard</li>
<li>Bulk Process – Update existing images using the bulk processing tools</li>
<li>Monitor Performance – Track costs, usage, and quality metrics in real-time</li>
<li>Optimize Settings – Fine-tune provider selection and quality parameters</li>
</ol>
<h3>🔧 Supported AI Providers</h3>
OpenAI GPT-4 Vision 
* Advanced image understanding with contextual descriptions 
* Supports complex scenes and artistic content 
* Context-aware alt text generation
Google Cloud Vision API 
* Powerful object detection and scene analysis 
* Excellent for product images and photography 
* Fast processing with high accuracy
Cloudmersive Image Recognition 
* Cost-effective solution with good accuracy 
* Free tier: 800 API calls per month 
* Reliable for standard image types
Future Development
The following providers are planned for future releases:
Azure Computer Vision 
* Microsoft’s advanced computer vision capabilities 
* Enterprise-grade security and compliance 
* Status: Planned for future release
AWS Rekognition 
* Amazon’s machine learning image analysis 
* Scalable cloud-based processing 
* Status: Planned for future release
<h3>💡 Use Cases</h3>
Bloggers & Content Creators 
* Automatically describe featured images and graphics 
* Improve SEO with contextual alt text 
* Save hours of manual alt text writing
E-commerce Stores 
* Generate product descriptions automatically 
* Improve accessibility for visually impaired customers 
* Enhance product discoverability
News & Media Sites 
* Process hundreds of images quickly 
* Maintain consistent quality across large image libraries 
* Meet accessibility compliance requirements
Enterprise Websites 
* Scale alt text generation across multiple sites 
* Track costs and usage across departments 
* Maintain quality standards with automated scoring
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin integrates with multiple AI services to analyze images and generate alt text. By using this plugin, you consent to sending image data to these external services for processing.
<h3>Service Providers</h3>
Cloudmersive (Default) 
* Provider: PRT Systems LLC 
* API Endpoint: https://api.cloudmersive.com/image/recognize/describe 
* Free Tier: 800 API calls per month 
* Privacy Policy: https://account.cloudmersive.com/privacy-policy 
* Terms of Use: https://account.cloudmersive.com/terms-of-use
OpenAI GPT-4 Vision 
* Provider: OpenAI 
* API Endpoint: https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions 
* Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy/ 
* Terms of Use: https://openai.com/terms/
Google Cloud Vision 
* Provider: Google LLC 
* API Endpoint: https://vision.googleapis.com/v1/images:annotate 
* Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 
* Terms of Service: https://cloud.google.com/terms/
<h3>Future Providers</h3>
The following services are planned for future integration:
Azure Computer Vision 
* Provider: Microsoft Corporation 
* Privacy Policy: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement 
* Status: Future development
AWS Rekognition 
* Provider: Amazon Web Services 
* Privacy Policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/ 
* Status: Future development
<h3>Data Handling</h3>
<ul>
<li>Image Processing: Images are sent to selected AI providers for analysis</li>
<li>No Permanent Storage: Images are not permanently stored by external services</li>
<li>Generated Text: Alt text is stored in your WordPress database</li>
<li>API Keys: Securely stored in WordPress options table</li>
<li>Usage Tracking: Costs and statistics stored locally</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
This plugin sends image data to external AI services for analysis. Please review each provider’s privacy policy:
<ul>
<li>Cloudmersive: https://account.cloudmersive.com/privacy-policy</li>
<li>OpenAI: https://openai.com/privacy/ </li>
<li>Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy</li>
<li>Microsoft: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement</li>
<li>Amazon: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/</li>
</ul>
Generated alt text is stored in your WordPress database. API keys are stored securely using WordPress encryption standards.
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, please visit our <a href="https://upmvc.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">support page</a> or use the WordPress.org support forums.
<h3>Getting Started</h3>
<ol>
<li>Documentation: Complete setup guides available at https://upmvc.com/docs/</li>
<li>Video Tutorials: Step-by-step configuration videos</li>
<li>Community Support: Active WordPress.org support forum</li>
<li>Premium Support: Priority support available for enterprise users</li>
</ol>
<h3>Troubleshooting</h3>
<ul>
<li>API Errors: Check API key configuration and account status</li>
<li>Rate Limits: Use multiple providers for higher volume processing </li>
<li>Quality Issues: Adjust provider settings and quality thresholds</li>
<li>Performance: Enable caching and database optimization features</li>
</ul>
<h3>Technical Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress: 6.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP: 8.0 or higher </li>
<li>MySQL: 5.6 or higher</li>
<li>Memory: 128MB minimum (256MB recommended for bulk processing)</li>
<li>API Keys: At least one configured AI provider</li>
<li>SSL: HTTPS recommended for secure API communication</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developer Information</h3>
<h3>Hooks and Filters</h3>
The plugin provides extensive hooks for developers:
<ul>
<li><code>cm_alt_text_providers</code> – Filter available providers</li>
<li><code>cm_alt_text_quality_score</code> – Modify quality scoring algorithm </li>
<li><code>cm_alt_text_generated</code> – Action when alt text is generated</li>
<li><code>cm_alt_text_context</code> – Filter image context data</li>
<li><code>cm_alt_text_fallback</code> – Customize fallback behavior</li>
</ul>
<h3>Custom Provider Development</h3>
Developers can create custom AI providers by extending the abstract provider class:
<pre><code>`php
</code></pre>
class Custom_AI_Provider extends CM_Auto_Alt_Text_Abstract_Provider { 
 // Implement required methods 
} 
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<h3>REST API Endpoints</h3>
The plugin exposes REST API endpoints for headless WordPress implementations:
<ul>
<li><code>POST /wp-json/cm-auto-alt-text/v1/generate</code> – Generate alt text</li>
<li><code>GET /wp-json/cm-auto-alt-text/v1/providers</code> – List providers</li>
<li><code>GET /wp-json/cm-auto-alt-text/v1/statistics</code> – Usage statistics</li>
</ul>

CM Auto Alt Text

Automatically generate descriptive alt text for images using multiple AI providers with intelligent fallback and cost optimization.

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AI Alt Text Generator utilizes the power of leading AI providers including OpenAI (ChatGPT) and Anthropic (Claude) to automatically generate alt text for images on your WordPress site. This plugin connects to multiple AI APIs to provide intelligent and contextually relevant alt text, making your website more accessible and SEO-friendly.
Key Features: 
– Multi-Provider Support: Choose between OpenAI and Anthropic AI providers 
– Cost-Effective Models: Uses GPT-4o-mini and Claude 3 Haiku for optimal cost-efficiency 
– Bulk Processing: Generate alt text for multiple images at once 
– Custom Prompts: Customize the AI prompt to match your specific needs 
– Multi-Language Support: Generate alt text in different languages 
– Testing Feature: Test your prompts before applying them to images 
– Easy Integration: Works seamlessly with WordPress media library
New in Latest Version: 
– Added support for Anthropic (Claude) AI provider 
– Enhanced provider switching capabilities 
– Individual API key management for each provider 
– Improved testing functionality 
– Better error handling and user feedback
Important: This plugin requires external AI services (OpenAI and/or Anthropic) for its core functionality.
<h3>External Service Usage Disclosure</h3>
This plugin uses external AI services to generate alt text. Data (images and their metadata) is sent to your selected AI provider for processing.
Supported Services: 
– OpenAI: For more information, please review the <a href="https://openai.com/terms/" rel="nofollow ugc">OpenAI Terms of Use</a> and <a href="https://openai.com/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a> 
– Anthropic: For more information, please review the <a href="https://www.anthropic.com/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">Anthropic Terms of Service</a> and <a href="https://www.anthropic.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a>
You can choose which service to use and are only required to agree to the terms of the service you select. The plugin does not store your images or generated alt text on our servers.
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please contact us through the WordPress plugin support forum.

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