=== ListNovate AI ===
Contributors: futurrnovate
Tags: woocommerce, ai, product staging, bulk editor, product import
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 3.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Plugin URI: https://listnovate.futurrnovate.com
Author URI: https://futurrnovate.com

Prepare and publish WooCommerce products faster with image-based product creation, AI-assisted content, bulk editing, and staging.

== Description ==

Creating WooCommerce products one by one can be tedious and prone to errors. ListNovate AI changes that by giving you a dedicated staging area right in your WordPress dashboard. 

Instead of dealing with the native WooCommerce upload screen for every single item, you can upload your images, let AI write your titles and descriptions, make bulk edits, and then push everything to your live store with a single click.

### Key Features:

- **Image-First Creation:** Start by simply uploading individual images or entire image folders.
- **Smart AI Content:** Let AI automatically write your product titles, short and long descriptions, and SEO copy based on your API settings.
- **Product Staging Area:** Review your drafted products in a clean grid or list view before they ever hit your live store.
- **Bulk Editing:** Save time by updating categories, tags, pricing, and attributes for multiple products at once.
- **Seamless Publishing:** Send simple and variable products—complete with stock status and variations—straight to your WooCommerce catalog.
- **Custom AI Voice:** Fine-tune the AI’s tone, target audience, and keywords so the generated content perfectly matches your brand.

== Installation ==

1. Install the plugin directly through the WordPress Plugins screen or upload the `.zip` file.
2. Activate ListNovate AI.
3. Go to **WordPress Admin → ListNovate AI** to enter your API key and configure your preferences.
4. Ensure WooCommerce is active (along with any other required add-ons) and start staging your products!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does ListNovate AI require WooCommerce? =
Yes! Since it is built specifically to streamline your WooCommerce catalog, you will need WooCommerce active on your site to use it.

= How do I generate AI product content? =
Head over to the ListNovate AI menu, add your API key, and configure your preferred settings. From there, just select your products in the staging area and click to generate their content.

= Can I bulk edit products before I upload them? =
Absolutely. The staging workspace lets you select multiple items to update attributes, categories, and other details all at once before you hit publish.

= Will this slow down the front end of my store? =
Not at all. The workspace runs entirely inside your WordPress admin dashboard, so your customers' shopping experience won't be affected.

== Screenshots ==

1. ListNovate AI staging workspace with product grid and action controls.
2. AI settings and configuration screen inside the plugin dashboard.
3. Product editor and publication workflow for WooCommerce listings.

== Changelog ==

= 3.0.0 =
* Added current core product-staging workflow for WooCommerce.
* Implemented image-based product intake, AI-assisted content generation, bulk editing, and direct upload handling.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 3.0.0 =
* Upgrades to the current ListNovate AI core release with the staged WooCommerce product workflow and AI content generation tools.

== External Services ==

This plugin connects to external APIs hosted at listnovate.futurrnovate.com to provide core functionality. Below is a detailed breakdown of when and why data is transmitted:

1. AI Generation & Processing (ListNovate AI Engine)
* What it is: Connects to our external server to process AI requests, generate product metadata/content, and handle active Pro add-on operations that cannot be performed locally.
* What data is sent: Product prompts, settings configuration, and relevant metadata when an AI generation or processing request is triggered by the user.
* Terms of Service: https://listnovate.futurrnovate.com/terms
* Privacy Policy: https://listnovate.futurrnovate.com/privacy

2. Deactivation Feedback
* What it is: Connects to our API to submit optional user feedback when the plugin is deactivated.
* What data is sent: The feedback text entered by the user, sent only if the user explicitly submits the deactivation modal form.
* Terms of Service: https://listnovate.futurrnovate.com/terms
* Privacy Policy: https://listnovate.futurrnovate.com/privacy