=== Themecut – AI Site Generator with SEO, AI Photos & Copywriting ===
Contributors: themecut
Tags: ai, website-builder, starter-templates, site-builder, block-editor
Requires at least: 6.7
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 8.1
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Agentic AI website generator for WordPress — full site with AI copy, AI photos, niche design & built-in SEO. 8 free starters, no account needed.

== Description ==

**8 free starter sites — import in one click, no account needed.**

Dental clinic, Italian restaurant, law firm, creative agency, SaaS product, home services, photographer, yoga studio — each with a full set of pages, professional design, and real WordPress block editor content ready to customise.

**AI-powered generation — describe your business, get your site.**

Connect a Themecut API key and type one sentence about your business. Themecut generates a complete multi-page WordPress website tailored to your niche: homepage, about, services, contact, FAQ and more — with AI-written copy, a niche-matched colour palette, AI-generated photos, and built-in SEO.

**What a generated site includes**

* 5–8 fully structured pages per generation
* AI-written copy tuned to your niche, audience, and tone
* 15+ industry-specific design styles — medical, restaurant, agency, SaaS, legal, fitness, and more
* AI-generated photos downloaded directly into your WordPress media library
* Per-page SEO titles, meta descriptions, Schema.org structured data, and Open Graph tags
* 40+ block patterns: hero layouts, feature grids, pricing tables, testimonials, process steps, portfolio grid, restaurant menu with category filter, FAQ accordion, and more
* Social media links in the site footer
* A header call-to-action button (e.g. "Book Now", "Start Free Trial") per generated site
* All pages are standard WordPress block editor pages — no proprietary format, no lock-in

**Stable, consistent output — fully block editor compatible**

Themecut's generation engine uses a structured layout system — every section maps to a tested block pattern, every colour is stored as a WordPress design token. Generated sites render correctly in the block editor on the first import, every time. Fully stable, heavily tested, and clean: zero block validation errors, zero "attempt recovery" dialogs.

**Single-page regeneration**

Not happy with one page? Regenerate it with optional extra instructions without touching the rest of the site. One credit per page.

**AI Blog Post Copywriter**

Generate complete blog posts from any topic in seconds. The Copywriter produces an SEO-optimised title, excerpt, full body content in native WordPress block editor format, and a meta description — delivered directly as a WordPress draft post ready to publish or customise.

**AI Image Studio**

Generate standalone AI images without running a full site generation. Enter a prompt, choose an aspect ratio (landscape, square, or portrait), and select the quality tier that fits your needs:

* AssetGen-1 — fast and versatile, great for backgrounds and abstract scenes
* AssetGen-2 — higher fidelity for product and lifestyle imagery
* AssetGen-3 — photorealistic faces and 100% text accuracy in images

Images are downloaded directly into your WordPress media library.

**Block-level image regeneration**

Regenerate any AI-generated image directly from the WordPress block editor. Every Themecut image has a Regenerate button — update the prompt and get a fresh photo without touching the rest of the site.

**AI Section Rewrite**

Rewrite any individual block section directly from the WordPress block editor. Select a section, click Rewrite, add optional instructions (e.g. "make it more formal" or "add a second column"), and get a fresh version without touching the rest of the page. One credit per rewrite.

**AI Text Rewrite**

Rewrite any paragraph, heading, or list directly in the block editor. Select the block, choose Rewrite, optionally guide the tone, and get improved copy in-place. One credit per rewrite.

**Share and import sites by hash**

Every generated site can be shared as a short hash code. Anyone with the Themecut plugin installed can import it in one click — no account required. Use it to distribute client sites, sell starter packs, or hand off work.

**Hosting provider support**

Hosting providers can inject a Themecut API key at site provisioning time. Credits are pooled per account and tracked per domain. Fully compatible with WHMCS, cPanel, and custom provisioning systems — no plugin modifications required.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `themecut` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install it directly through the WordPress plugin screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen.
3. Go to **Themecut → Starters** to import a free starter site with no account.
4. To enable AI generation, go to **Themecut → Settings**, paste your API key, then go to **Themecut → Generate**.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need an account to use the plugin? =

No. The 8 starter sites and hash-based site imports are completely free and require no account. AI generation from a business description requires a free Themecut account and credits purchased at [themecut.com](https://themecut.com).

= Do I need a specific theme? =

The Themecut block theme is recommended and gives the best visual results. The plugin also works with any modern block theme, but niche-specific design styles and some pattern layouts require the Themecut theme.

= How much does generation cost? =

A full site (5–8 pages) costs 5 credits. Adding AI photos costs 2 extra credits. Regenerating a single page costs 1 credit. A blog post via the Copywriter costs 0.15 credits. Standalone images from the Image Studio cost 0.25 credits each. Credits never expire and can be purchased in any amount.

= Can I edit the generated pages? =

Yes. All pages are standard WordPress block editor pages. Edit them freely in the block editor, the Site Editor, or any compatible tool. Themecut does not lock you in to any proprietary format.

= Can I regenerate just one page? =

Yes. Go to **Themecut → Generate**, switch to Single Page mode, select the page, and optionally add extra instructions. Only that page is regenerated; the rest of the site is untouched.

= Does the plugin send my data to a third party? =

Your business description is sent to the Themecut API (themecut.com) to generate the website content. No WordPress user data, passwords, or private posts are transmitted. See our privacy policy at [themecut.com/privacy](https://themecut.com/privacy).

= I am a hosting provider. Can I use Themecut for my clients? =

Yes. Store your Themecut API key in your provisioning system and inject it when setting up a new WordPress site. Generation works identically — credits are pooled under your account and tracked per domain. Contact us at themecut.com for volume pricing.

== External Services ==

This plugin connects to the Themecut API (themecut.com) for the following:

* **AI site generation** — your business description is sent to the Themecut API to generate website content and images.
* **AI Blog Post Copywriter** — your topic is sent to the Themecut API to generate the post title, content, and meta description.
* **AI Image Studio** — your image prompt is sent to the Themecut API to generate a photo.
* **Starter site import** — the plugin fetches starter site data from the Themecut API. No personal data is transmitted.
* **Hash-based import** — the plugin fetches a shared site payload from the Themecut API using only the hash string.

No WordPress user data, passwords, post content, or private site information is ever transmitted.

- Service: [themecut.com](https://themecut.com)
- Privacy policy: [themecut.com/privacy](https://themecut.com/privacy)
- Terms of use: [themecut.com/terms](https://themecut.com/terms)

== Screenshots ==

1. The Generate screen — describe your business in one sentence and generate a complete multi-page WordPress site in minutes.
2. The Starters gallery — import any of 8 free niche starter sites in one click, no account needed.
3. A generated page open in the WordPress block editor — native blocks, AI rewrite controls, and built-in SEO panel.
4. A generated homepage for Harmon & Associates law firm — 100% native block editor output, fully editable, no page builder.
5. The AI Blog Post Generator — enter a topic and get a complete SEO-optimised WordPress draft post in seconds.
6. The AI Image Studio — generate standalone photos in three quality tiers with landscape, square, or portrait aspect ratios.

== Credits ==

This plugin does not bundle any third-party libraries. All dependencies are loaded from the Themecut backend service (api.themecut.com) or from the Themecut block theme, which declares its own asset credits separately.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
* 8 free starter sites: dental, restaurant, law, agency, SaaS, home services, photographer, yoga.
* AI site generation: 5–8 pages, AI-written copy, niche design styles.
* AI-generated photos downloaded into WordPress media library.
* Per-page SEO: editable title, meta description, Schema.org, Open Graph.
* 40+ block patterns including hero layouts, process steps, portfolio grid, restaurant menu slider.
* 15+ niche design style variations applied automatically.
* Single-page regeneration with optional extra instructions.
* AI Blog Post Copywriter — topic to full WordPress draft post with SEO meta.
* AI Image Studio — standalone image generation with 3 quality tiers (AssetGen-1/2/3), landscape/square/portrait aspect ratios.
* Block-level image regeneration — regenerate any AI image directly from the block editor.
* Hash-based site sharing and import — no account required.
* Hosting provider support: injected API key, per-domain credit tracking.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release — no upgrade steps required.
