LanceDesk AI Chatbot

Changelog

1.2.9

  • Fetch Groq, OpenAI, and Claude model lists dynamically from each provider API (cached 12 hours).
  • Add Refresh Models button on AI Providers; successful connection tests also refresh the list.
  • Mark deprecated Groq Llama 3.3 70B Versatile in the dropdown; change default Groq model for new installs.

1.2.8

  • Inline check_ajax_referer in each admin AJAX handler for Plugin Check compatibility.
  • Disable dashboard rating prompt permanently; remove unused admin CSS.

1.2.7

  • WordPress.org review: verify REST nonce in permission_callback; remove file-level PHPCS nonce suppression from admin AJAX.
  • Remove admin Upgrade Pro link, dashboard plugin rating prompt, and admin footer branding (Guideline 11).

1.2.6

  • Rewrite site overview prompt text in natural language so replies do not quote indexing or chat-context metadata.
  • Add default behavior rule for human-like tone; strengthen system prompt voice instructions.

1.2.5

  • Improve WooCommerce product discovery: enrich product chunks with price, categories, and descriptions.
  • Add content inventory summary to AI prompts (published vs indexed counts per content type).
  • Improve context ranking for catalog questions (products, shop, merchandise) with post-type boosting and diverse fallback.

1.2.4

  • Expand readme with content-source examples (posts, pages, WooCommerce products, custom post types) and WordPress AI Client FAQ.
  • Document completed security nonce audit for admin AJAX and public REST endpoints.

1.2.3

  • WordPress.org review fixes: powered-by opt-in default off, external services readme, enqueued admin JS, Chart.js update, rate-limit IP hardening, provider legal links in admin.

1.2.2

  • Wire weekly usage digest email to WordPress cron with 7-day KPIs, top questions, and safeguarding flags.
  • Update README feature list to reflect shipped functionality.

1.2.1

  • Fix appearance live preview so custom bot avatars show immediately on load and when selected from the media library.

1.2.0

  • Add External Knowledge URLs under Content Sources for public off-site pages such as registration or event platforms.
  • Seed knowledge rule for registration, fees, and event date questions using external context.

1.1.5

  • Add appearance controls for header avatar circle background color and opacity.

1.1.4

  • Split appearance colors for open panel and minimized launcher button.
  • Center default avatar icon in appearance settings preview.

1.1.3

  • Fix fatal error on frontend pages caused by undefined LD_ACFW_PLUGIN_DIR constant.

1.1.2

  • Fix mobile chat widget to use full viewport height with input pinned to the bottom.

1.0.0

  • Production release: encrypted API keys, CI (PHPCS + PHPUnit), log pagination, and release ZIP build script.

0.9.0

  • Add appearance editor with live preview, page display rules, safeguarding workflow, and maintenance tools.

0.8.0

  • Add session feedback admin UI, plugin rating prompt, and feedback-on-close widget option.

0.7.0

  • Add analytics dashboard with Chart.js, searchable logs table, thread drawer, and CSV export.

0.6.0

  • Add frontend chat widget with shadow DOM, REST message/feedback endpoints, logging, and rate limits.

0.5.0

  • Add rules engine with CRUD, bulk actions, system prompt compiler, and preview modal.

0.4.0

  • Add RAG context builder with dynamic post-type indexing, keyword relevance, and cache refresh.

0.3.0

  • Add multi-provider AI router (Groq, OpenAI, Claude) with fallback chain and test connection AJAX.

0.2.0

  • Phase 1 scaffolding: database tables, admin shell, settings, dynamic content sources list.

0.1.0

  • Initial repository scaffolding and build plan.

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Author
Lance Desk
Version:
1.2.9
Last Updated
June 30, 2026
Requires
WordPress 6.4
Tested Up To
WordPress 7.0
Requires PHP
7.4

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