Description
dAIrect Chat enables you to embed a Gemini-powered chatbot into any page or post using a shortcode. Designed for simplicity, flexibility, and fast response, it is perfect for customer support, creative interaction, or building your own branded assistant.
Features include:
- Multi-turn memory (stored per user)
- Configurable: temperature, topP, max tokens, timeout
- Custom system instruction (acts as a personality or role)
- Voice input (Chrome only)
- Easy shortcode integration:
[dairect_chat_widget] - Admin test prompt with saved parameter preview
External Services
This plugin connects to the Google Gemini API to generate conversational responses using AI.
- Data sent: Chat message contents and optional system instructions.
- Sent when: The user sends a message via the widget or admin test prompt.
- Service provider: Google LLC
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License
GPLv2 or later — Fork freely, build professionally.
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
MIT — Fork freely, build professionally.
Installation
- Upload the
dairect-chatfolder to your/wp-content/plugins/directory or install via ZIP - Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin
- Add your Gemini API key to your
wp-config.phpfile:
putenv(‘GEMINI_API_KEY=your-api-key-here’); - Visit Tools > dAIrect Chat to configure settings
- Add
[dairect_chat_widget]to any page or post
FAQ
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Does this store user messages?
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No. Session memory is stored only in PHP sessions — no logs are stored in WordPress or external databases.
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Can I use OpenAI or Claude instead?
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Not yet, but future versions will support multiple providers.
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Contributors & Developers
“dAIrect Chat” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.1.4
- Fix: Chat API handler now supports multi-turn conversations consistently
- Improved sanitization compliance for WordPress Plugin Directory review
1.1.3
- First public GitHub release
- System instruction injection and admin tester support
- Stable shortcode and styling foundation