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Layerworks AI Chatbot adds an AI chatbot to WordPress sites. It is designed for small businesses, shops, local organizations, and service websites that want to answer visitor questions based on reviewed site knowledge.
The plugin uses administrator-reviewed basic knowledge and supplemental knowledge collected from published content to answer visitor questions based on the site. Basic knowledge is created from selected published pages, then reviewed and saved by an administrator. Supplemental knowledge can be collected from published posts and custom post types.
Developed by LAYERWORKS Co., Ltd.
This plugin does not automatically train or fine-tune an AI model from conversations. Administrators review site content and inquiry records manually. Basic usage counts are shown from saved logs.
Main features:
<ul>
<li>Chat widget for the front end</li>
<li>Safe readable formatting for chatbot replies, including lists, bold text, and links</li>
<li>OpenAI Responses API integration</li>
<li>Separate OpenAI model settings for chat responses and knowledge design</li>
<li>Basic knowledge setup from selected published pages with editable review flow</li>
<li>Editable fixed knowledge sections</li>
<li>Background supplemental knowledge collection from published posts and custom post types</li>
<li>Protected terms to keep product names, service names, and brand names unchanged</li>
<li>Widget position and margin adjustment to avoid overlap with fixed page buttons</li>
<li>Widget motion effect setting</li>
<li>Bundled chatbot icon selection</li>
<li>Response style selection</li>
<li>Device visibility controls for desktop, tablet, and mobile</li>
<li>Excluded page ID setting to hide the widget on specific posts, pages, and custom posts</li>
<li>Inquiry form and inquiry management screen</li>
<li>Inquiry email notifications with configurable recipient, subject, body, and test sending</li>
<li>Chat log review, search, deletion, and CSV export</li>
<li>Chat log storage retention and cleanup settings</li>
<li>Basic usage insights from saved chat logs</li>
<li>Rate limit and safety settings visibility</li>
<li>Automatic multilingual response handling</li>
<li>English source strings with bundled Japanese translation files</li>
</ul>
The core chatbot, knowledge management, inquiry form, inquiry management, inquiry email notifications, chat log review, CSV export, log storage settings, basic usage insights, and response style features are included in this plugin.
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to the OpenAI API, using the API key configured by the site administrator, to generate chatbot responses and to help administrators create editable knowledge drafts.
Service: OpenAI API 
Endpoint used: https://api.openai.com/v1/responses
The plugin does not send data to OpenAI until an administrator configures an OpenAI API key and uses a feature that requires AI processing, such as a visitor chat response, the admin test chat, the OpenAI connection test, or basic knowledge creation.
When OpenAI settings are configured and a visitor sends a message, the plugin may send the following information to OpenAI:
<ul>
<li>The visitor’s message</li>
<li>Recent conversation history</li>
<li>Basic knowledge configured by the site administrator</li>
<li>Supplemental knowledge collected from published posts and custom post types</li>
<li>Protected terms configured by the site administrator</li>
<li>The current page URL, when it is used as part of the chat context</li>
</ul>
When an administrator creates basic knowledge, the plugin may also send selected published page content, current knowledge sections, protected terms, and the site name and URL to OpenAI.
When an administrator uses the test chat, the test message and the same knowledge context may be sent to OpenAI. Test chat conversations are not stored as chat logs by this plugin.
The OpenAI API key is stored in the WordPress database and is not exposed to visitors. Saved API keys are not printed back into the settings field. The plugin should not automatically include private administrator-only information, such as the WordPress admin email address, in generated knowledge.
OpenAI terms and privacy information:
<ul>
<li>https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use/</li>
<li>https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy/</li>
</ul>
<h3>Chatbot Response Languages</h3>
The chatbot response language is not limited to Japanese and English.
The chatbot detects the visitor’s language and tries to answer in the same language where possible. Important business, pricing, contract, disclaimer, and contact information should be based on administrator-configured knowledge and should not be guessed.
<h3>Plugin Interface Languages</h3>
The plugin interface uses English source strings and includes bundled Japanese translation files so that both English-speaking and Japanese site administrators can use it.

Layerworks AI Chatbot

An AI chatbot for WordPress sites. It helps small businesses and site administrators answer visitor questions using reviewed site knowledge.

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Echo Knowledge Base is a powerful documentation tool that helps you create and organize documentation, FAQs, quizzes, and articles. It includes built-in AI search and AI chatbot features and includes comprehensive features to help you build a visually appealing knowledge base.
Designed with a modern and professional appearance by default, the plugin offers extensive customization options to align perfectly with your brand identity.
<h3>FREE KB FEATURES</h3>
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Fast Search Bar: Enable users to find articles quickly with an AJAX-powered search bar.
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Deep Content Organization: Organize articles into categories and subcategories up to five levels deep. Display articles and categories across tabs or in an intuitive drill-down format.
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FAQs Layout and Shortcode: Deploy FAQs anywhere on your site with various eye-catching designs. Group questions logically and control their behavior for optimal user engagement.
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Article Enhancement Tools: Improve user experience with breadcrumbs, next/previous article navigation, print and PDF export options, and more.
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Table of Contents (TOC): Enhance navigation with a customizable table of contents on article pages for better user experience.
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Frontend Visual Editor: Customize your Knowledge Base pages live on the front-end with our intuitive visual editor or drag-and-drop Gutenberg blocks.
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Pre-made Layout Designs: Choose from many beautiful designs and layouts to make your knowledge base both stunning and functional. With dozens of combinations available, you’ll find the perfect look for your site.
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Most Popular and Recent Articles: Display lists of articles by popularity and recent publication to guide readers to trending and new content.
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Glossary: Build a centralized dictionary of terms and definitions for your knowledge base.
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<li>Glossary Terms – Create and manage glossary entries. Published terms are automatically highlighted in your articles with interactive tooltips, helping readers understand key terminology without leaving the page.</li>
<li>Glossary Index Shortcode and Block – Display an alphabetical index of all glossary terms on any page using the <code>[epkb-glossary-index]</code> shortcode or the Glossary Index Gutenberg block, with letter navigation and customizable accent color.</li>
<li>AI-Generated Glossary Terms (PRO) – Automatically generate glossary terms and definitions from your knowledge base content using AI, saving time and ensuring comprehensive coverage of key terminology.</li>
</ul>
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Article Quizzes: Add interactive quizzes to KB articles to reinforce learning and increase engagement. Create custom multiple-choice or true/false questions, add answer explanations, and show published quizzes below the article content.
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Article Views Counter: Track views with the built-in counter and analyze your most and least popular content to optimize your knowledge base.
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Customizable Category Archive Page: Customize the category archive page with a custom header, description, and image.
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</ul>
<h3>FREE AI FEATURES (Optional)</h3>
All AI features are completely optional and disabled by default. You can enable them at any time if you choose to use AI-powered capabilities.
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AI Chat (Chatbot): Add a frontend chat dialog where users and visitors can ask questions and get instant AI-powered answers based on on your Knowledge Base, FAQs, internal documentation, notes, and any other source of information.
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AI Search: When users search, results show relevant KB articles plus an ‘Ask AI’ button to dive deeper with the same query.
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AI Content Analysis: Automatically analyze your knowledge base articles for quality and optimization. Get AI-powered insights including:
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<li>Tags Analysis – Optimize article tags and categories for better organization and SEO</li>
<li>Readability Score – Evaluate content clarity and structure with AI assistance 
<a href="https://www.echoknowledgebase.com/documentation/content-analysis/" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more.</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3>PRO KB FEATURES</h3>
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Advanced Search: Highlight search keywords on article pages, filter search by category, adjust search box styling, and add helper text or links below the search bar. Use advanced search analytics to discover popular queries and identify searches with no results.
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Granular Content Protection: Control access to documentation based on user groups, WordPress roles, or custom permissions. Seamlessly manage public and private knowledge base content.
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Unlimited Knowledge Bases: Create unlimited separate knowledge bases, each with its own articles, categories, and tags (great for managing multiple products or departments).
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Articles Import and Export: Import or export articles and categories using CSV or XML formats for easy migration or backup.
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AI Smart Search: Display intelligent search results with optional multi-panel sections
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User Feedback System: Gather valuable insights with article upvote/downvote and feedback forms.
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Article Links: Turn any article into a link that points to PDFs, external documentation, videos, or other resources.
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AI Features:
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<li>Content Gap Analysis</li>
<li>AI Quiz Generation – generate quiz drafts from KB articles, then review and edit the title, intro, questions, answers, and explanations before publishing</li>
<li>Expand training to include notes, posts, pages, and custom post types</li>
<li>Email Notifications for AI insights</li>
<li>Human Agent Handoff – lets users escalate from AI to your support team</li>
<li>Feedback Buttons – collect thumbs-up/down ratings on AI responses</li>
<li>PDF to Articles – upload PDF files and convert them into KB articles with optional AI formatting that organizes content into headings, lists, and paragraphs</li>
<li>PDF to Notes – upload PDF files via drag-and-drop or the Media Library and convert them into AI training notes to expand your AI’s knowledge beyond KB articles</li>
<li>AI Chat Access Control – restrict who can use AI Chat: everyone, logged-in users only, or specific WordPress roles. Set different access rules for each chat location</li>
</ul>
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</ul>
See the <a href="https://www.echoknowledgebase.com/bundle-pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc">official website</a> for more details on Pro features.
<h3>⭐ WALK-THROUGH OF ECHO KNOWLEDGE BASE</h3>
Watch a quick introduction to Echo Knowledge Base and see it in action: 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLwj8FpfBWc" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLwj8FpfBWc</a>
<h3>⭐ PROFESSIONAL LAYOUTS INCLUDED</h3>
Echo Knowledge Base comes with multiple layout options to suit your style:
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<li><a href="https://www.echoknowledgebase.com/demo-1-knowledge-base-basic-layout/?utm_source=plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=home&utm_campaign=demo1" title="Basic Layout" rel="nofollow ugc">Basic Layout</a> – Clean and simple design</li>
<li><a href="https://www.echoknowledgebase.com/demo-3-knowledge-base-tabs-layout/?utm_source=plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=home&utm_campaign=demo3" title="Tabs Layout" rel="nofollow ugc">Tabs Layout</a> – Organized content in tabbed interface</li>
<li><a href="https://www.echoknowledgebase.com/demo-4-knowledge-base-tabs-layout/" title="Drill Down Layout" rel="nofollow ugc">Drill Down Layout</a> – Intuitive navigation through categories</li>
<li><a href="https://www.echoknowledgebase.com/demo-12-knowledge-base-image-layout/" title="Classic Layout" rel="nofollow ugc">Classic Layout</a> – Traditional documentation style</li>
<li><a href="https://www.echoknowledgebase.com/demo-14-category-layout/?utm_source=plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=home&utm_campaign=demo5" title="Category Focused Layout" rel="nofollow ugc">Category Focused Layout</a> – Highlight your main categories</li>
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See our comprehensive documentation <a href="https://www.echoknowledgebase.com/documentation/" title="KB documentation" rel="nofollow ugc">here</a>
<h3>⭐ ADDITIONAL FEATURES</h3>
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<li>Gutenberg Blocks: Seamlessly integrate knowledge base elements using the WordPress block editor.</li>
<li>Flexible Ordering: Order articles and categories alphabetically, by date, or manually with drag-and-drop.</li>
<li>SEO Optimization: Built with SEO best practices to help your documentation rank well in search engines.</li>
<li>Usage Analytics: Monitor knowledge base traffic and search queries to understand what users need.</li>
<li>Interactive Learning: Turn knowledge base articles into quizzes with answer explanations to help readers retain information.</li>
<li>Multilingual & RTL Support: Fully compatible with WPML, Polylang, GTranslate, and supports right-to-left languages.</li>
<li>Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly and works with any WordPress theme, so your docs look great on all devices.</li>
<li>Directory Shortcode: Use a shortcode to display an index of all articles (great for an A-Z index page).</li>
<li>Multi-site Compatible: Perfect for WordPress multisite networks – manage documentation across multiple sites.</li>
<li>Custom URL Structure: Customize category, tag, and article URLs for a clean and branded structure.</li>
<li>Mobile Optimization: Ensures a smooth reading experience on smartphones and tablets.</li>
<li>Content Migration: Easily convert existing posts or custom post types into Knowledge Base articles.</li>
</ul>
<h3>⭐ SEO & ACCESSIBILITY OPTIMIZED</h3>
Echo Knowledge Base is optimized for search engines and adheres to accessibility standards. It supports multiple languages (including RTL scripts) and meets WCAG guidelines, making your documentation usable for a global audience. All layouts are fully responsive and retina-ready, so your knowledge base looks sharp on every device.
<h3>⭐ EASY TO STYLE WITH PRE-MADE DESIGNS</h3>
No coding needed – make it your knowledge base with just a few clicks:
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<li>26 Pre-Made Designs: Choose from a variety of professional color schemes and styles.</li>
<li>One-Click Theme Switching: Swap layouts (Basic, Tabs, Category-Focused, Classic, Drill Down, Sidebar, Grid, etc.) instantly to find the perfect look.</li>
<li>Endless Customization: Further tweak colors, fonts, and styles to match your brand.</li>
</ul>
<h3>⭐ BUILDER COMPATIBILITY</h3>
Echo Knowledge Base works great with popular page builders:
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<li>Elementor & Gutenberg: Comes with native blocks and widgets for seamless integration.</li>
<li>Other Builders: Fully compatible with Beaver Builder, Divi, Visual Composer, and more.</li>
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<h3>✅ WHY CHOOSE ECHO KNOWLEDGE BASE?</h3>
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<li>User-Friendly: Designed for ease of use – no coding required and a gentle learning curve.</li>
<li>All-in-One Support Hub: Manage documentation, FAQs, quizzes, AI chat, and smart search in one plugin.</li>
<li>Professional Design: 26 beautiful, ready-to-use layouts give your docs a polished look out of the box.</li>
<li>Highly Customizable: Extensive configuration options to tailor the knowledge base to your needs.</li>
<li>Reliable Support: Our friendly, Canadian-based support team is ready to help with any questions.</li>
<li>Regular Updates: Continuously improved with new features (our roadmap is packed with upcoming enhancements!).</li>
<li>Global Ready: Translate your documentation and serve users in any language with full multilingual support.</li>
</ul>
About Us: We are a Canadian company with over a decade of experience in WordPress and web technologies. We’re passionate about helping you provide better support to your customers.

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