knovai

AI agents and AI crawlers are increasingly the ones visiting your site — ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and their bots (GPTBot, OAI-SearchBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, anthropic-ai, GoogleBot-Extended) research, recommend, and act on behalf of users. Traditional SEO doesn’t cover this. OARS is AI readiness (sometimes called AI SEO, Generative Engine Optimization / GEO, or Answer Engine Optimization / AEO): it publishes the machine-readable signals AI systems need to find, read, and correctly represent you.
The Open Agent Readiness Standard (OARS) by <a href="https://knov.ai" rel="nofollow ugc">Knov.ai</a> defines what makes a site machine-operable. This plugin handles the low-hanging fruit automatically and scores the rest.
<h4>Free</h4>
<ul>
<li>oars.json — a machine-readable knowledge declaration served at your domain root, auto-populated from your site title, tagline, categories, and pages.</li>
<li>llms.txt — a clean Markdown summary for LLMs (guaranteed to meet the 200-word minimum).</li>
<li>AI bot directives — adds rules for GPTBot, OAI-SearchBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, anthropic-ai and GoogleBot-Extended to robots.txt.</li>
<li>Schema.org identity — injects Organization JSON-LD on your homepage.</li>
<li>Content-Signal headers — declares your AI usage preferences (search / input / training).</li>
<li>Live readiness score — the scorecard self-fetches your real URLs and headers, so it reflects what agents actually see; every gap is flagged with a fix and a proof link.</li>
<li>Level 0 baseline — security headers, optional report-only CSP, Link headers, and CORS on your agent files.</li>
<li>/llms-full.txt, /.well-known/oars.json, sitemap fallback and a guided first-run setup wizard.</li>
<li>Bring-your-own LLM (optional) — connect OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google to enrich your identity fields and llms.txt narrative.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Pro (separate add-on)</h4>
OARS Pro is a separate plugin you install alongside this one (available from tylerewillis.com). It adds:
<ul>
<li>Agent API (Level 3) — read-only REST endpoints, OpenAPI 3.1 contract, and an A2A agent card.</li>
<li>Web Bot Auth signing-key directory and Agent Skills discovery (.well-known).</li>
<li>Level 4a machine-readable product catalog from WooCommerce.</li>
<li>Full Level 1–2 scoring with per-check remediation.</li>
<li>Weekly monitoring with an email alert if your score drops.</li>
<li>Advanced Schema.org — Service, Product, and FAQPage auto-generated from your pages and WooCommerce catalog.</li>
<li>Markdown content negotiation (<code>Accept: text/markdown</code>) for agents.</li>
<li>Scheduled regeneration as your content changes.</li>
<li>WP Multisite / network management.</li>
<li>One-click submission to the Knov.ai directory + verification ID.</li>
<li>OARS compliance badge shortcode.</li>
</ul>
Pro is licensed per site or per agency. Learn more at <a href="https://tylerewillis.com/tools/oars-for-wordpress" rel="nofollow ugc">tylerewillis.com/tools/oars-for-wordpress</a>.
<h3>External services</h3>
The OARS Agent Readiness plugin works fully without contacting any third party. Some optional features connect to external services only when you enable them:
<ul>
<li>AI enrichment (optional). If you add an API key for OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google, the plugin sends the text content you ask it to process (e.g. your page titles and excerpts) to that provider to generate llms.txt narrative, identity suggestions, or FAQ content. Data is sent only when you click a generate button. Review each provider’s terms and privacy policy: OpenAI (https://openai.com/policies/), Anthropic (https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy), Google (https://policies.google.com/privacy).</li>
<li>Readiness self-check. The dashboard score fetches your own site’s public URLs (e.g. /llms.txt, /oars.json, your homepage) to verify what agents actually receive. These requests go to your own domain, not a third party.</li>
</ul>
(The optional OARS Pro add-on validates a license key with tylerewillis.com; that disclosure ships with the Pro plugin, not this free plugin.)
The “Scan headers”, “PageSpeed”, and “Validate schema” buttons simply open external tools in a new browser tab; OARS does not send your data to them from the server.

OARS Agent Readiness

AI readiness & AI SEO: add llms.txt, AI bot directives, Schema.org and oars.json so AI agents and crawlers can find, read and understand your site.

Pluginjoy

Clarity SEO is the lightweight SEO plugin built for the AI search era. Get all the meta tags, Schema.org markup, XML sitemap, and 301 redirect tools you need to rank in Google — plus the AI-readiness features that prepare your site for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. All under 100KB, with zero frontend overhead.
A clean alternative to other heavyweight SEO plugins: same professional features, none of the bloat or upsells inside your free plugin. No frontend JavaScript, no CSS injected, no external API calls on visitor requests. Your pages stay fast, your editor stays clean, and your search rankings keep climbing.
Trusted by site owners who want a serious SEO toolkit without the slowdown.
<h4>🚀 Why Clarity SEO?</h4>
<ul>
<li>Lightweight — under 100KB, zero frontend JS/CSS, faster Core Web Vitals</li>
<li>AI-ready — built for the AI search era (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity)</li>
<li>Complete free toolkit — meta tags, schema, sitemap, redirects, audit, GSC, image SEO, readability</li>
<li>Honest pricing — feature-rich free version, optional Pro for AI superpowers</li>
<li>Easy migration — one-click import of meta titles, descriptions, and focus keywords from your existing SEO plugin</li>
<li>WooCommerce ready — SEO metabox on products, Product schema, sitemap inclusion</li>
</ul>
<h4>🎯 Core Features</h4>
Per-Page Meta Tags & Open Graph 
Automatically generates meta title, description, keywords, and Open Graph tags from your content. Override any field manually in the Gutenberg sidebar metabox. Full Twitter Card support included.
Schema.org JSON-LD Markup 
Rich structured data for WebPage, Article, BlogPosting, FAQPage, VideoObject, LocalBusiness, Product, and custom types. Supports multiple schema types per page. Organization schema with logo, contact, and social profiles.
Dynamic XML Sitemap 
Automatically generated <code>/sitemap.xml</code> with proper priorities, change frequencies, image tags, video support, and Google News tags for blog posts. Includes all public post types and taxonomy terms. Noindexed pages are automatically excluded.
Document Title Integration 
Clarity SEO integrates with WordPress <code>document_title_parts</code> to set your custom meta title as the actual browser tab title — no separate title tag plugin needed.
Readability Analysis 
Real-time Flesch-Kincaid readability score in the editor. Aim for 60+ for optimal readability. Get actionable tips to improve your content.
Focus Keywords & Density 
Set focus keywords per post and get real-time keyword density analysis. Optimal range indicator helps you avoid over- or under-optimization. Internal linking suggestions based on your focus keywords.
SEO Score 
Visual 0-100 SEO score per post based on meta title, description, keywords, density, and readability. See at a glance which posts need attention. Color-coded SEO score column visible directly in your Posts and Pages list.
Google SERP Preview 
See exactly how your page will appear in Google search results — right inside the editor. The preview updates live as you type your meta title and description.
<h4>🔧 Advanced Tools</h4>
301 Redirect Manager 
Create redirects with simple URL matching or regex patterns. Easily redirect old URLs to new ones. Built-in validation for regex patterns. Full management UI with add/delete in the Settings page.
404 Monitor 
Automatic logging of 404 errors with hit count, timestamps, referrer tracking, and user agent data. Uses a dedicated database table for zero performance impact on your options table. Expanded bot/scanner filtering to reduce noise. Export to CSV, paginated interface, and automatic cleanup of old logs.
Image SEO 
Auto-generate alt text and titles from filenames on upload. Bulk find-and-replace tool for existing image alt text (processes up to 500 images per batch).
Local Business SEO 
Add business address, geo coordinates, and contact information for LocalBusiness schema. Perfect for brick-and-mortar businesses.
Google Search Console Integration 
Connect via OAuth2 access token to fetch top-performing pages and URL inspection status. Cached API calls to respect quotas.
Keyword Position Tracking 
Track keyword rankings over time via GSC Search Analytics API. Weekly email reports with position, impressions, and click data. History automatically trimmed to 90 entries per keyword.
SEO Audit Checklist 
30-point automated health check covering HTTPS, permalinks, sitemap, robots.txt, meta tags, schema, alt tags, readability, content length, internal links, and more. Actionable fix links for every issue.
Breadcrumbs 
Schema-enhanced breadcrumbs via <code>[clarity_seo_breadcrumbs]</code> shortcode. Supports page hierarchy, post categories, archives, and search results.
Setup Wizard 
Quick onboarding wizard to configure your organization name, logo, social profiles, contact info, and global defaults in one step.
Noindex / Nofollow 
Per-post control to exclude specific pages from search engine indexing. Noindexed pages are automatically excluded from the XML sitemap.
Import from Yoast / Rank Math 
Import meta titles, descriptions, and focus keywords from Yoast SEO or Rank Math. Processes in batches of 100 for safe handling of large sites. Existing Clarity SEO data is never overwritten.
Bulk Meta Generation 
One-click tool on the Dashboard to auto-generate missing meta titles and descriptions for all published content. Titles use your post title + site name pattern; descriptions are extracted from excerpts or content.
Schema Toggles 
Enable or disable individual schema types (Organization, FAQ, Video, Multiple) directly from the Settings page.
<h4>🚀 Performance First</h4>
<ul>
<li>Custom database table for 404 logs — no wp_options bloat</li>
<li>Transient caching for GSC API calls</li>
<li>Keyword history auto-trimmed to prevent unbounded option growth</li>
<li>Minimal footprint: zero frontend JS/CSS, no external API calls</li>
<li>No external API calls on frontend (everything is self-contained)</li>
<li>Admin scripts only load on relevant pages</li>
</ul>
<h4>⭐ Clarity SEO Pro — Premium AI Included</h4>
Want to take your SEO further? <a href="https://pluginjoy.com/product/clarity-seo/" rel="nofollow ugc">Clarity SEO Pro</a> unlocks the AI-first features that keep your site competitive in the AI search era. No API keys needed — premium AI is included.
<h4>✨ Click and it works</h4>
<ul>
<li>No OpenAI / Claude account needed. Pro subscription includes monthly AI credits. Click “Generate” — done.</li>
<li>Powered by Claude Sonnet 4.6 (top-tier AI quality, not a budget model). Same engine the pros use.</li>
<li>Need more? Buy 100, 500, or 2000 extra credits any time. Credits never expire.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Pro features</h4>
<ul>
<li>AI Meta Suggestions — AI-written meta titles and descriptions, optimised for click-through. 1 credit per generation (3 titles + 3 descriptions).</li>
<li>AI Visibility Tracker — see how your site appears in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity for your target queries, with weekly reports. 1 credit per query check.</li>
<li>Advanced Schema Pack — Recipe, HowTo, Event, Course, Job, Software schema types.</li>
<li>Multi-language SEO — hreflang automation and AI translation hints.</li>
<li>WooCommerce SEO Pro — dynamic variables and variant-aware product schema.</li>
<li>Bulk operations — AI-assisted bulk meta editing and bulk schema apply.</li>
<li>Priority support — direct dev access, 24-hour response.</li>
</ul>
<h4>💎 Pro pricing — credits per month included</h4>
<ul>
<li>Solo (1 site): €4.95/mo or €49/yr — 50 AI credits/mo</li>
<li>Pro (5 sites): €9.95/mo or €99/yr — 200 AI credits/mo</li>
<li>Agency (20 sites): €24.95/mo or €249/yr — 1000 AI credits/mo</li>
<li>Lifetime tiers also available — pay once, use forever</li>
</ul>
Top-up packs: 100 credits €4.95 · 500 credits €19.95 · 2000 credits €69.95.
30-day money-back guarantee. <a href="https://pluginjoy.com/product/clarity-seo/" rel="nofollow ugc">See full pricing →</a>
<h4>🤝 Companion product: SiteBirds</h4>
Looking for an AI chatbot, lead capture, and bookings layer on top of your WordPress site? Try our companion product <a href="https://sitebirds.com" rel="nofollow ugc">SiteBirds</a> — a separate website growth layer that complements Clarity SEO without replacing it.
<h4>🤝 Compatibility</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.8+ through 6.9</li>
<li>WooCommerce: metabox on products, schema support, sitemap inclusion</li>
<li>Gutenberg: full block editor integration with sidebar metabox</li>
<li>Classic Editor: works with the standard meta box interface</li>
<li>Extend with filters: <code>clarity_seo_metabox_post_types</code> to add custom post types</li>
</ul>

Clarity SEO

Lightweight SEO plugin — meta tags, Schema.org markup, XML sitemap, redirects, GSC integration, and AI search visibility. Under 100KB.

OARS Agent Readiness vs Clarity SEO