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AI Alt Text Generator automatically writes clear, descriptive alt text for every image on your WordPress site \u2014 improving accessibility compliance<\/strong> (WCAG 2.2, ADA, Section 508, and the European Accessibility Act) and image SEO<\/strong> at the same time. It uses leading vision AI from OpenAI (GPT-4o-mini) and Anthropic (Claude) with your own API key, so generation is transparent and at-cost with no per-image fees or vendor lock-in.<\/p>\n\n Alt text is required for accessible, legally compliant websites, and it helps search engines understand your images. But writing it by hand across an entire media library rarely happens \u2014 so this plugin does it for you, in bulk or automatically on upload.<\/p>\n\n It produces concise, WCAG-aligned<\/strong> descriptions (no \"image of\u2026\" filler, sensible length) and can fold in the page context<\/strong> and your SEO focus keyphrase<\/strong> for sharper, more relevant alt text. It pairs perfectly with accessibility audit tools that flag missing alt text \u2014 this is the plugin that fills the gaps.<\/p>\n\n Key Features:<\/strong>\n- Accessibility & compliance<\/strong>: WCAG-aligned output to support ADA, EAA, and Section 508 requirements\n- SEO keyphrase integration<\/strong>: automatically weaves in focus keyphrases from Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and SEOPress (without keyword stuffing)\n- Page-context aware<\/strong>: uses the page\/post the image belongs to for more relevant descriptions\n- Multi-Provider Support<\/strong>: choose between OpenAI and Anthropic \u2014 your own API key, no lock-in\n- Cost-Effective Models<\/strong>: uses GPT-4o-mini and Claude for optimal cost-efficiency\n- Bulk Processing<\/strong>: generate alt text for your whole library at once, or automatically on upload\n- Custom Prompts<\/strong>: tailor the AI prompt to your brand and needs\n- Multi-Language Support<\/strong>: generate alt text in many languages\n- Testing Feature<\/strong>: preview prompts before applying them to images\n- WP-CLI Support<\/strong>: configure providers and bulk-generate from the command line\n- Developer-friendly<\/strong>: extensible via action\/filter hooks for custom integrations and add-ons<\/p>\n\n WP-CLI:<\/strong>\nThe plugin registers a A typical install\/activate\/generate workflow:<\/p>\n\n New in Latest Version:<\/strong>\n- Added support for Anthropic (Claude) AI provider\n- Enhanced provider switching capabilities\n- Individual API key management for each provider\n- Improved testing functionality\n- Better error handling and user feedback<\/p>\n\n Important: This plugin requires external AI services (OpenAI and\/or Anthropic) for its core functionality.<\/p>\n\n AI Alt Text Generator Pro (optional upgrade)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Need automation at scale? The optional Pro add-on builds on this free plugin with:\n- WooCommerce product context for commerce-aware, SEO-rich alt text\n- Scheduled background scans that describe new and existing images automatically\n- A coverage analytics dashboard to track your progress toward 100%\n- Automatic updates and priority support<\/p>\n\n Learn more at https:\/\/store.lessbutmore.ai \u2014 the free plugin remains fully functional on its own.<\/p>\n\n This plugin uses external AI services to generate alt text. Data (images and their metadata) is sent to your selected AI provider for processing.<\/p>\n\n Supported Services:<\/strong>\n- OpenAI<\/strong>: For more information, please review the OpenAI Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>\n- Anthropic<\/strong>: For more information, please review the Anthropic Terms of Service<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please contact us through the WordPress plugin support forum.<\/p>\n\n\n Yes, you need an API key from either OpenAI or Anthropic (or both) to use this plugin. You can obtain these by signing up at their respective websites.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes. AI Alt Text Generator Pro is an optional add-on that adds WooCommerce product context, scheduled background scans that describe images automatically, a coverage analytics dashboard, automatic updates, and priority support. The free plugin is fully functional on its own. Learn more at https:\/\/store.lessbutmore.ai<\/p><\/dd>\n The plugin currently supports:\n- OpenAI<\/strong>: GPT-4o-mini, GPT-4o, and GPT-4 Vision Preview models\n- Anthropic<\/strong>: Claude 3 Haiku, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Claude 3.7 Sonnet models<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes, you can easily switch between OpenAI and Anthropic providers in the plugin settings. Each provider has its own API key configuration.<\/p><\/dd>\n The plugin sends images to your selected AI provider's API, which then returns the generated alt text. This process requires an active internet connection and the transmission of data to the AI provider's servers.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes, the AI Alt Text Generator supports bulk processing of images for efficient workflow.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes, you can customize the prompt used to generate alt text in the plugin settings. You can also test your prompts before applying them to images.<\/p><\/dd>\n Both providers offer cost-effective options. OpenAI's GPT-4o-mini and Anthropic's Claude 3 Haiku are optimized for cost efficiency while maintaining high quality output.<\/p><\/dd>\n Yes. The plugin registers a The plugin only sends image data and prompts to the selected AI provider for processing. Please review the privacy policies of OpenAI and\/or Anthropic for details on how they handle data.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\nwp ai-alt-text<\/code> command suite, making it easy to automate alt text generation across one or many sites.<\/p>\n\n# Configure a provider and API key\nwp ai-alt-text activate --provider=openai --key=sk-xxxxxxxx\n\n# Bulk-generate alt text for all images missing it\nwp ai-alt-text generate\n\n# Regenerate alt text for specific attachments\nwp ai-alt-text generate --ids=12,34,56 --force\n\n# Preview what would be processed without calling the API\nwp ai-alt-text generate --limit=20 --dry-run\n\n# Show current configuration and coverage\nwp ai-alt-text status\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\nwp plugin install ai-alt-text-generator --activate\nwp ai-alt-text activate --provider=anthropic --key=sk-ant-xxxx\nwp ai-alt-text generate --yes\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\nExternal Service Usage Disclosure<\/h3>\n\n
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wp ai-alt-text<\/code> command suite with three subcommands:\n- wp ai-alt-text activate --provider=<openai|anthropic> --key=<api-key><\/code> configures the provider and API key. Add --skip-validation<\/code> to save without a live API check. (Each provider uses a fixed default model.)\n- wp ai-alt-text generate<\/code> bulk-generates alt text. Useful flags: --limit=<n><\/code>, --provider=<provider><\/code>, --force<\/code> (regenerate existing), --ids=12,34<\/code> (specific attachments), --dry-run<\/code> (preview only), and --yes<\/code> (skip confirmation).\n- wp ai-alt-text status<\/code> shows the active provider, which keys are configured, the prompt\/language, and alt text coverage counts.<\/p><\/dd>\nIs my data secure?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
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