WPRaiz Content API Tool

Description

The WPRaiz Content API Tool is a powerful plugin that enables the creation of WordPress posts programmatically through a REST API. Ideal for developers and websites that need seamless content integration from external systems, this plugin supports:

  • Integration with Major SEO Plugins: Set custom SEO fields for titles and descriptions, compatible with SEOPress, Yoast SEO, and Rank Math.
  • Flexible Image Uploads: Accept images via URL or Base64 encoding, with automatic attachment as the featured image.
  • Automatic Category Management: Assign an existing category or create a new one based on supplied category names.
  • Installation Check Endpoint: Verify plugin installation, authentication, and detect the installed SEO plugin.

Authentication

To authenticate API requests, you must use an application password, which can be generated from your user profile in the WordPress admin dashboard.

  1. Generate Application Password: Go to Users > Profile in the WordPress dashboard and create an application password.
  2. Authorization Header: Pass the application password in a Base64-encoded Authorization header in the format Basic {base64_encode(username:application_password)}.

REST API Endpoints

  1. Create Post Endpoint

    • URL: /wp-json/api-post-creator/v1/create-post
    • Method: POST
    • Parameters:
      • title (required): Title of the post.
      • content (required): Content of the post.
      • status (optional): Status of the post (default is draft).
      • primary_category (optional): Name of the primary category.
      • seopress_title (optional): Custom SEO title (SEOPress).
      • seopress_desc (optional): Custom SEO description (SEOPress).
      • image_url (optional): URL for the featured image.
  2. Check Installation Endpoint

    • URL: /wp-json/api-post-creator/v1/check
    • Method: GET
    • Purpose: Validates plugin installation, authentication, and returns the installed SEO plugin (SEOPress, Yoast SEO, or Rank Math).

License

This plugin is licensed under GPLv3. See GNU’s official site for details.

Support

For questions or support, please visit WPRaiz Support.

Screenshots

  • Settings Page – Shows the WPRaiz Content API settings in the WordPress dashboard.

Installation

  1. Download the plugin zip file.
  2. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.
  3. Click on Upload Plugin and choose the zip file you downloaded.
  4. Click Install Now and activate the plugin.
  5. Use the REST API endpoint /wp-json/api-post-creator/v1/create-post to start creating posts programmatically.

FAQ

What is the REST API endpoint to create posts?

The main endpoint to create posts is /wp-json/api-post-creator/v1/create-post, which requires a POST request with the necessary parameters.

How do I check if the plugin is installed and authenticated?

Use the /wp-json/api-post-creator/v1/check endpoint with a GET request to validate installation, check authentication, and detect the active SEO plugin.

What parameters are required to create a post?

The title and content fields are required. Optional fields include status, primary_category, SEO metadata (such as seopress_title), and image_url.

What formats are supported for image uploads?

You can upload images by providing a direct URL or Base64-encoded data. Supported formats are JPG, PNG, GIF, and JPEG.

How do I handle authentication for API requests?

Authentication requires an application password from the WordPress user profile, passed as a Basic Auth header.

Can I add categories programmatically?

Yes, the plugin automatically checks if the provided category exists. If it doesn’t, it will create it.

Reviews

October 26, 2024
This plugin is a game-changer for automating WordPress content. It lets me create posts via API, handle SEO fields, upload images directly as featured images, and assign categories automatically—all in one go. It’s exactly what I needed to streamline content workflows from external systems. Simple setup, powerful features—couldn’t recommend it more for developers!
October 24, 2024
Facilita muito a criação automática de posts via API. Suporte a SEO e imagens funciona perfeitamente. Recomendo para quem quer automatizar conteúdos!
October 23, 2024
Parabéns pelo trabalho, ótima solução para integrações que exigem postagem automática com Imagens no WordPress, no meu caso utilizando IA para criação dos conteúdos!
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Contributors & Developers

“WPRaiz Content API Tool” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

1.4

  • Added SEO metadata integration for SEOPress, Yoast SEO, and Rank Math.
  • Introduced /check endpoint to verify installation and authentication.
  • Enhanced error handling and response messages.

1.3

  • Improved compatibility with WordPress 6.6.
  • Proper enqueuing of admin JavaScript and CSS files.
  • Added support for automatic category creation.
  • Enhanced image upload functionality.

1.2

  • Added support for SEO metadata (SEOPress compatibility).
  • Fixed image upload issues.

1.1

  • Initial public release with basic post creation via REST API.