Title: dAIrect Chat
Author: rsnare
Published: <strong>July 3, 2025</strong>
Last modified: July 6, 2025

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# dAIrect Chat

 By [rsnare](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rsnare/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/dairect-chat.1.1.4.zip)

 * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/dairect-chat/#description)
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 *  [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/dairect-chat/#installation)
 * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/dairect-chat/#developers)

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## 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
    [Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms)
   | [Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)

### 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

 1. Upload the `dairect-chat` folder to your `/wp-content/plugins/` directory or install
    via ZIP
 2. Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin
 3. Add your Gemini API key to your `wp-config.php` file:
     putenv(‘GEMINI_API_KEY=your-
    api-key-here’);
 4. Visit **Tools > dAIrect Chat** to configure settings
 5. Add `[dairect_chat_widget]` to any page or post

## FAQ

### Does this store user messages?

No. Session memory is stored only in PHP sessions — no logs are stored in WordPress
or external databases.

### Can I use OpenAI or Claude instead?

Not yet, but future versions will support multiple providers.

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“dAIrect Chat” is open source software. The following people have contributed to
this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ rsnare ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rsnare/)

[Translate “dAIrect Chat” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/dairect-chat)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/dairect-chat/), check
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/dairect-chat/), or subscribe
to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/dairect-chat/) by
[RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/dairect-chat/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## 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

## Meta

 *  Version **1.1.4**
 *  Last updated **9 months ago**
 *  Active installations **10+**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.8.5**
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dairect-chat/)
 * Tags
 * [AI](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ai/)[chatbot](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/chatbot/)
   [Gemini](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gemini/)[LLM](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/llm/)
   [widget](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/widget/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/dairect-chat/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ rsnare ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rsnare/)

## Support

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