CM Auto Alt Text

CM Auto Alt Text revolutionizes WordPress accessibility by automatically generating high-quality alt text for your images using multiple AI providers including OpenAI GPT-4 Vision, Google Cloud Vision, and Cloudmersive. The plugin features intelligent provider selection, cost optimization, and enterprise-grade performance.

🚀 Key Features

Multi-Provider AI System
* 3 AI Providers: OpenAI GPT-4 Vision, Google Cloud Vision, Cloudmersive (Azure & AWS coming soon)
* Intelligent Fallback: Automatic switching between providers if one fails
* Cost Optimization: Smart provider selection based on usage and cost
* Quality Scoring: Advanced algorithm to evaluate alt text quality

Enterprise Performance
* React Admin Interface: Modern dashboard for provider management
* Bulk Processing: Process thousands of images with background scheduling
* Performance Optimized: Enterprise-grade database queries and caching
* Real-time Statistics: Cost tracking, usage analytics, and performance metrics

WordPress Integration
* Automatic Generation: Alt text created on image upload
* Gutenberg Integration: Seamless block editor support
* Media Library: Generate or regenerate alt text for existing images
* WooCommerce Support: Enhanced product image descriptions

Accessibility & SEO
* WCAG 2.1 Compliance: Improves accessibility for screen readers
* SEO Enhancement: Better image context for search engines
* Context-Aware: Considers post content, categories, and tags
* Quality Validation: Ensures meaningful, descriptive alt text

🎯 How It Works

1. Upload Images – Alt text is automatically generated using the best available AI provider
2. Configure Providers – Set up API keys and configure provider priorities in the modern React dashboard
3. Bulk Process – Update existing images using the bulk processing tools
4. Monitor Performance – Track costs, usage, and quality metrics in real-time
5. Optimize Settings – Fine-tune provider selection and quality parameters

🔧 Supported AI Providers

OpenAI GPT-4 Vision
* Advanced image understanding with contextual descriptions
* Supports complex scenes and artistic content
* Context-aware alt text generation

Google Cloud Vision API
* Powerful object detection and scene analysis
* Excellent for product images and photography
* Fast processing with high accuracy

Cloudmersive Image Recognition
* Cost-effective solution with good accuracy
* Free tier: 800 API calls per month
* Reliable for standard image types

Future Development

The following providers are planned for future releases:

Azure Computer Vision
* Microsoft’s advanced computer vision capabilities
* Enterprise-grade security and compliance
* Status: Planned for future release

AWS Rekognition
* Amazon’s machine learning image analysis
* Scalable cloud-based processing
* Status: Planned for future release

💡 Use Cases

Bloggers & Content Creators
* Automatically describe featured images and graphics
* Improve SEO with contextual alt text
* Save hours of manual alt text writing

E-commerce Stores
* Generate product descriptions automatically
* Improve accessibility for visually impaired customers
* Enhance product discoverability

News & Media Sites
* Process hundreds of images quickly
* Maintain consistent quality across large image libraries
* Meet accessibility compliance requirements

Enterprise Websites
* Scale alt text generation across multiple sites
* Track costs and usage across departments
* Maintain quality standards with automated scoring

External Services

This plugin integrates with multiple AI services to analyze images and generate alt text. By using this plugin, you consent to sending image data to these external services for processing.

Service Providers

Cloudmersive (Default)
* Provider: PRT Systems LLC
* API Endpoint: https://api.cloudmersive.com/image/recognize/describe
* Free Tier: 800 API calls per month
* Privacy Policy: https://account.cloudmersive.com/privacy-policy
* Terms of Use: https://account.cloudmersive.com/terms-of-use

OpenAI GPT-4 Vision
* Provider: OpenAI
* API Endpoint: https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions
* Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy/
* Terms of Use: https://openai.com/terms/

Google Cloud Vision
* Provider: Google LLC
* API Endpoint: https://vision.googleapis.com/v1/images:annotate
* Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
* Terms of Service: https://cloud.google.com/terms/

Future Providers

The following services are planned for future integration:

Azure Computer Vision
* Provider: Microsoft Corporation
* Privacy Policy: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement
* Status: Future development

AWS Rekognition
* Provider: Amazon Web Services
* Privacy Policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/
* Status: Future development

Data Handling

• Image Processing: Images are sent to selected AI providers for analysis
• No Permanent Storage: Images are not permanently stored by external services
• Generated Text: Alt text is stored in your WordPress database
• API Keys: Securely stored in WordPress options table
• Usage Tracking: Costs and statistics stored locally

Privacy Policy

This plugin sends image data to external AI services for analysis. Please review each provider’s privacy policy:

• Cloudmersive: https://account.cloudmersive.com/privacy-policy
• OpenAI: https://openai.com/privacy/
• Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Microsoft: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement
• Amazon: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/

Generated alt text is stored in your WordPress database. API keys are stored securely using WordPress encryption standards.

Support

For support, please visit our support page or use the WordPress.org support forums.

Getting Started

1. Documentation: Complete setup guides available at https://upmvc.com/docs/
2. Video Tutorials: Step-by-step configuration videos
3. Community Support: Active WordPress.org support forum
4. Premium Support: Priority support available for enterprise users

Troubleshooting

• API Errors: Check API key configuration and account status
• Rate Limits: Use multiple providers for higher volume processing
• Quality Issues: Adjust provider settings and quality thresholds
• Performance: Enable caching and database optimization features

Technical Requirements

• WordPress: 6.0 or higher
• PHP: 8.0 or higher
• MySQL: 5.6 or higher
• Memory: 128MB minimum (256MB recommended for bulk processing)
• API Keys: At least one configured AI provider
• SSL: HTTPS recommended for secure API communication

Developer Information

Hooks and Filters

The plugin provides extensive hooks for developers:

• cm_alt_text_providers – Filter available providers
• cm_alt_text_quality_score – Modify quality scoring algorithm
• cm_alt_text_generated – Action when alt text is generated
• cm_alt_text_context – Filter image context data
• cm_alt_text_fallback – Customize fallback behavior

Custom Provider Development

Developers can create custom AI providers by extending the abstract provider class:

`php

class Custom_AI_Provider extends CM_Auto_Alt_Text_Abstract_Provider {
// Implement required methods
}
`

REST API Endpoints

The plugin exposes REST API endpoints for headless WordPress implementations:

• POST /wp-json/cm-auto-alt-text/v1/generate – Generate alt text
• GET /wp-json/cm-auto-alt-text/v1/providers – List providers
• GET /wp-json/cm-auto-alt-text/v1/statistics – Usage statistics