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Get started with WriteWP in minutes. Step-by-step setup guide for AI-powered WordPress content import, rewriting, and generation.

Documentation

Get started in minutes.

Everything you need to install, configure, and run WriteWP — from API keys to full automation.

Quick Start

Seven steps. Zero friction.

Follow these steps to go from zero to fully automated AI content in under ten minutes.

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Step One

Install & Activate

Download the WriteWP plugin ZIP. In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin . Upload the ZIP and click Activate.

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Step Two

Enter Your API Key

Navigate to WriteWP > Settings > AI Provider . Enter your API key for at least one provider: Gemini, OpenAI, Ollama, OpenRouter, or MiniMax. Save changes.

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Step Three

Add Import Sources

Go to WriteWP > Importer . Click “Add Source”. Enter a WordPress site URL or RSS feed URL — WriteWP auto-detects the source type and fetches metadata automatically.

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Step Four

Run Your First Import

Click “Fetch” on any source card. Articles are imported, rewritten by AI, and published (or saved as draft based on your Import settings).

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Step Five

Try Write Mode

Go to WriteWP > Write . Enter a brief like “Best hiking trails in Colorado” and submit. AI generates a complete, publish-ready article in seconds.

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Step Six

Enable Automation

Go to WriteWP > Settings > Automation . Set your schedule (hourly, twice daily, or daily). Toggle which sources should auto-import. WriteWP handles the rest.

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Step Seven

Use AI Chat

Go to WriteWP > Chat . Access full conversational AI right inside your WordPress admin — with real-time streaming responses for brainstorming, editing, or research.

Settings

Every tab, explained.

WriteWP organizes all configuration into six focused settings tabs. Here’s what each one controls.

Tab 01

AI Provider

Connect your AI provider(s) and set your default model.

  • Gemini API key & model selection
  • OpenAI API key & model selection
  • Ollama endpoint & model
  • OpenRouter API key & model
  • MiniMax API key & model
  • Default provider selection

Tab 02

Import

Control how imported articles are processed and published.

  • Default post status (draft or publish)
  • Post author assignment
  • Category and tag mapping
  • Image import behaviour
  • Content rewriting prompt customization
  • Duplicate detection rules

Tab 03

Write

Configure AI article generation defaults.

  • Default writing style and tone
  • Article length preferences
  • Heading structure options
  • Auto-featured image generation
  • Custom writing prompt templates

Tab 04

SEO

Fine-tune SEO output for generated content.

  • Meta title and description generation
  • Open Graph tag defaults
  • Schema markup preferences
  • Focus keyword extraction
  • Integration with Yoast / RankMath

Tab 05

Automation

Set up hands-off content scheduling.

  • Schedule frequency (hourly / twice daily / daily)
  • Source toggle for auto-import
  • Auto-publish or auto-draft on import
  • Per-source fetch limits per run
  • Failure notification preferences

Tab 06

Advanced

Power-user options and system configuration.

  • Debug logging toggle
  • API request timeout settings
  • Rate limiting configuration
  • Data export / import
  • Plugin reset (clear all settings)

Onboarding Checklist

Make sure you’re set.

Run through this checklist after installation to confirm everything is configured correctly.

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Plugin activated and WriteWP menu visible in WordPress admin sidebar
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At least one AI provider API key entered and saved successfully
✓
Default provider and model selected under AI Provider tab
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At least one import source added and verified (fetch test passes)
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Import default post status set (draft recommended for first run)
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Automation schedule configured if hands-off operation is desired
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Write mode tested with a sample brief — article generates correctly
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AI Chat responding with streamed output in the Chat panel

Requirements

System requirements.

WriteWP is lightweight but requires a modern WordPress stack.

Core

WordPress ≥ 6.0
PHP ≥ 8.0
MySQL ≥ 5.7
cURL Required
JSON Required

Recommended

PHP Memory Limit ≥ 256 MB
Max Execution Time ≥ 120s
WP-Cron Enabled
HTTPS Required for APIs
SSL Certificate Valid

FAQ

Common questions.

Quick answers to the setup questions we hear most often.

Which AI provider should I use?

Start with whichever provider you already have an API key for. Gemini and OpenAI offer the best quality-to-cost ratio for content generation. Ollama is free if you run it locally but requires a capable GPU. OpenRouter gives you access to dozens of models through a single API key. MiniMax is ideal for multilingual content.

My API key isn’t being saved. What do I do?

Make sure you’re clicking “Save Changes” at the bottom of the AI Provider tab. If the issue persists, check your PHP error log for any write-permission issues on the database. Also confirm that the API key is valid by testing it in the provider’s own console or dashboard first.

Imported articles are publishing as drafts instead of live posts.

This is controlled under WriteWP > Settings > Import . Check the “Default Post Status” setting. If it’s set to “Draft”, articles will be saved as drafts until you manually publish them. Change it to “Published” if you want auto-publishing — but we recommend keeping it as Draft until you’ve reviewed a few AI-rewritten articles.

Can I use multiple AI providers at the same time?

Yes. You can enter API keys for as many providers as you’d like. The “Default Provider” setting in the AI Provider tab determines which one is used for Write mode and rewriting. You can also override the provider per-task in certain features. Having multiple keys configured also provides automatic failover if one provider’s API is temporarily down.

How does automation scheduling work?

WriteWP uses WordPress’s built-in WP-Cron system. When you select a schedule under WriteWP > Settings > Automation , the plugin registers a recurring event. On each trigger, it fetches new content from your enabled sources based on the per-source limits you’ve configured. If your site has low traffic, consider setting up a real server-side cron job to hit wp-cron.php for reliable scheduling.

Where can I get help if something goes wrong?

Start with the plugin’s debug log under WriteWP > Settings > Advanced — toggle “Debug Logging” on and reproduce the issue. Check the docs on writewp.com for troubleshooting guides. If you still need help, contact support at support@writewp.com or open a ticket through the WordPress.org plugin forum. Include your debug log output for faster resolution.

Ready?

Start generating content now.

Install WriteWP, connect your AI provider, and let automation handle the rest.

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