=== Byteonic Intake === Contributors: byteoniclabs Donate link: https://byteoniclabs.com Tags: forms, ai chatbot, gravity forms, contact form 7, wpforms Requires at least: 5.8 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.3.0 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Connect your WordPress forms to Byteonic Intake platform and deploy custom AI Chatbots directly to your website. == Description == Byteonic Intake is a powerful WordPress integration plugin designed specifically for web developers and digital agencies. Instead of relying on unreliable SMTP setups, complicated Zapier webhooks, or expensive form builder add-ons, this plugin securely captures form data at the browser level and sends it directly to your centralized Byteonic dashboard. Additionally, it allows you to effortlessly deploy your trained AI Chatbots straight to your WordPress site with a single click—automatically whitelisting your domain and injecting the secure widget without touching any code. It works universally with almost any WordPress form plugin by intercepting the standard browser form submission event. This ensures high compatibility and prevents lost submissions due to complex caching or server configuration rules. = How It Works = Unlike traditional plugins that require deep API integrations with specific form builders, Byteonic Intake uses a universal CSS selector method for forms, and a fully automated domain-whitelist API for chatbots. 1. Create a form or train an AI Chatbot in your Byteonic Intake dashboard. 2. Enter your API Key in the plugin settings to securely connect your WordPress site. 3. For Chatbots: Simply select your trained bot from the dropdown, and the widget will instantly appear on your site. 4. For Forms: Build your form on WordPress using your preferred tool (Elementor, Divi, Contact Form 7, etc.). 5. In the Byteonic plugin dashboard, map your form by simply entering its HTML class or ID (e.g., .contact-form). When a user submits the form on your website, our JavaScript captures the data and sends it securely to your local WordPress server. Your server then attaches your private API key and forwards the data to your Byteonic account in the background. The user experiences no delay, and your form functions exactly as it normally would. = Exact Compatibility = Because the plugin targets the HTML layer using CSS selectors, it works seamlessly with: * Elementor Pro Forms * Contact Form 7 * Gravity Forms * WPForms * Fluent Forms * Ninja Forms * Divi Builder Forms * Custom HTML Forms = Core Features = * AI Chatbot Integration: Instantly deploy trained AI assistants to your site with automatic domain whitelisting and secure script injection. * Proactive Engagement: Support for custom chatbot avatars and proactive popup engagement right out of the box. * Universal CSS Interception: Connect any form just by specifying its class or ID. * Secure Local Proxy: API keys are stored securely in your WordPress database, never exposed in public JavaScript logic. * Zero Interference: The plugin uses background requests. It does not stop your primary form builder from sending its regular email notifications or saving to the local database. * Field Level Mapping: You control exactly which input fields are sent to the external dashboard. * Cross-Site Management: Connect dozens of client WordPress websites to a single Byteonic organization account. = Built For Agencies = Managing multiple client websites often means dealing with lost form submissions, broken SMTP plugins, and missing client emails. Byteonic Intake solves this by providing one unified dashboard where you can see every submission from every client site in real-time. Please note: You must have an active Byteonic Intake account to use this plugin. You can create a free account at intake.byteoniclabs.com. = Documentation & Support = For technical setup guides, including how to find CSS selectors and HTML name attributes on different form builders, visit the official Byteonic documentation. If you need direct assistance, contact our technical support team. == Installation == = Automatic Installation = 1. Navigate to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin dashboard. 2. Search for "Byteonic Intake". 3. Click Install Now, followed by Activate. = Manual Installation = 1. Download the Byteonic Intake ZIP file. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin in your WordPress admin dashboard. 3. Select the ZIP file and click Install Now. 4. Click Activate. = Connecting Your Account = 1. Go to the new Byteonic Intake menu item in your WordPress dashboard. 2. Enter your Byteonic API Key. 3. Click Connect. 4. To add a chatbot, select your active bot from the "Chatbots" tab. 5. To map a form, use the "Forms" tab to map it using its CSS selector. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Where do I find my API Key? = Log in to your Byteonic Intake account at intake.byteoniclabs.com, navigate to Settings, and open the API Keys section. Generate a new key and copy it into the WordPress plugin. = What is a CSS Selector? = A CSS selector is how the plugin identifies your form on the webpage. It is usually a class (starting with a period, like .my-form) or an ID (starting with a hash, like #contact-form-1). Most form builders allow you to assign custom classes to your forms in their advanced settings. = Does this disable my normal form notifications? = No. Byteonic Intake runs in the background. Your existing form plugin will still send its regular email notifications and save entries to your local WordPress database as usual. = Does this work with free form plugins like Contact Form 7? = Yes. The interception method works on the HTML level, meaning it is compatible with both free and premium versions of almost all form builders. = Is my API Key secure? = Yes. The plugin uses a secure local PHP proxy. The background JavaScript sends the form data to your own WordPress server first. The server then attaches the hidden API key and makes the final HTTPS request to Byteonic. The key is never visible in the browser console. = What happens if the API fails or the internet drops? = Because Byteonic Intake acts as a secondary background process, your primary form submission continues normally. If the external API request fails, the submission is not sent to Byteonic, but your local form plugin will still successfully process it. = How do I deploy a chatbot to my site? = After connecting with your API key, go to the Chatbots tab in the plugin hub. You will see a list of all trained chatbots from your Byteonic account. Click the "Activate" button next to the one you want to deploy. The widget will automatically appear on your site. = Can I customize the chatbot appearance? = Yes. All appearance settings (colors, avatar, welcome message, widget title, proactive popup) are configured in the Byteonic Intake dashboard at intake.byteoniclabs.com. The WordPress plugin will automatically reflect whatever you configure there. == Screenshots == 1. **Plugin Hub** - Main modern dashboard for managing both Forms and AI Chatbots 2. **Chatbots Tab** - Seamless one-click deployment for your trained AI agents 3. **Form Mapping** - Visual field mapping interface 4. **Integration Setup** - Connecting your forms directly with CSS selectors == Changelog == = 1.3.0 = * Introduced AI Chatbot deployment: Instantly inject your trained AI assistants directly into your WordPress site. * Complete UI/UX redesign of the settings dashboard to a native, modern "Hub" layout. * Added custom branding support, dynamic logos, and status pills. * Improved security with automatic widget domain whitelisting. * Added the ability to Edit existing form mappings without deleting them. * Replaced large connection blocks with subtle status badges. = 1.2.2 = * Introduced secure local proxy for form submissions * API key is no longer exposed in frontend JavaScript * Added WordPress nonce verification for all AJAX requests * Updated plugin description and compatibility list * Improved uninstall cleanup to remove all plugin data = 1.2.1 = * Moved inline CSS/JS to properly enqueued asset files * Applied output escaping to all translatable strings and variables * Security hardening for WordPress Plugin Review compliance = 1.2.0 = * Added Fluent Forms integration * Improved settings UI across all integrations * Added visual field mapping tables * Enhanced error handling and logging * WordPress 6.7 compatibility * Various bug fixes and improvements = 1.1.0 = * Added WPForms integration * Added auto-mapping fallback for unmapped fields * Improved API error messages * Added metadata collection (URL, IP, User Agent) = 1.0.0 = * Initial release * Gravity Forms integration * Contact Form 7 integration * Basic field mapping * API key authentication == Upgrade Notice == = 1.3.0 = This version introduces AI Chatbot deployment and a complete dashboard redesign. Recommended update for all users. = 1.2.0 = This version adds Fluent Forms support and includes important UI improvements. Recommended update for all users. == Privacy Policy == Byteonic Intake transmits form submission data and chatbot conversation messages to the Byteonic Intake platform (https://intake.byteoniclabs.com) via secure HTTPS connection. For forms, only data from fields you explicitly map is transmitted. For chatbots, user messages and AI responses are processed through the Byteonic backend. For full privacy details, see our [Privacy Policy](https://byteoniclabs.com/privacy-policy/).