Most WordPress users rely on third-party tools or bounce between apps just to create social content. We needed an in-house plugin that could generate post ideas, full content, hashtags, and even provide a design library — all in one dashboard.
Objective
Develop a custom WordPress plugin named Autopilot that uses AI to generate content ideas, post captions, carousel text, and hashtags — while offering a drag-and-use design library.
Goal: create a frictionless system for content creation inside the WordPress dashboard.
Details
Time Frame:
May 2025 – May 2025
Role:
WordPress Developer, PHP Developer
Client:
BS Final Year Project
Approach
Mapped the plugin structure with separate modules for each generation type: idea, content, caption, hashtag.
Planned DeepInfra API integration for AI output, gem-based usage tracking, and SweetAlert feedback for user interaction. Included admin controls and content history.
Solution
✅ Built a full custom plugin using WordPress standards.
✅ Integrated DeepInfra API for text generation (idea, content, caption, hashtags).
✅ Developed gem-tracking logic (monthly limits, manual adjustments, usage stats).
✅ Designed a design library UI with pre-made visual content (carousel/post templates).
✅ Added SweetAlert modals, loaders, and a sleek, user-friendly form interface.
✅ Admin can manage user limits, history, and toggle features.
Results
The plugin allowed users to brainstorm ideas, generate full social content, and access ready-made visuals without leaving WordPress.
Beta testers saw a 40–60% drop in content creation time, and agencies loved the “one plugin to rule them all” experience.
Conclusion
This wasn’t just a plugin — it became a content engine.
Autopilot proved that WordPress can host powerful AI-driven workflows with smart limits, slick UI, and real creative firepower — all in one place.