Settings Configuration
Complete guide to configuring AI Product Tools settings including API providers, prompts, and generation preferences
The Settings page is your control center for configuring AI Product Tools. It's organized into intuitive tabs that group related options, making it easy to find and adjust the settings you need.
Settings Navigation
The settings page features a sidebar navigation with the following sections:
API Settings
Standard Bulk Generator
Advanced Bulk Generator
Content Settings
Access Settings
From Dashboard:
- Click the Settings tab in the header
- Navigate to AI Product Tools → Settings
Direct Access:
- Use the gear icons on generation mode cards
- Access specific setting sections directly
API Settings
AI Provider Selection
Choose between two leading AI providers:
OpenAI Configuration
Supported Models:
- o1-preview: Latest reasoning model
- GPT-4o: Advanced multimodal model
- GPT-4.1: Enhanced language model
- GPT-4o-mini: Fast and cost-effective
API Key Setup:
- Enter your OpenAI API key (starts with
sk-
) - Click Save Settings
- The plugin will automatically test the connection
- Look for the green checkmark confirmation
Model Selection:
- Choose your preferred model from the dropdown
- Consider cost vs. quality trade-offs
- GPT-4o-mini recommended for testing
Google Gemini Configuration
Supported Models:
- Gemini 1.5 Pro: Advanced language model
- Gemini 1.5 Flash: Fast and versatile
- Gemini 1.5 Flash-8B: Optimized for speed
API Key Setup:
- Enter your Gemini API key
- Save and test the connection
- Verify successful authentication
API Key Security
Best Practices:
- Never share your API keys
- Store keys securely
- Regenerate if compromised
- Monitor usage regularly
Key Validation:
- Automatic testing upon save
- Real-time connection status
- Error reporting for invalid keys
Standard Bulk Generator Settings
Prompt Configuration
System Prompt
The system prompt defines the AI's role and behavior:
Default Template:
You are an expert product description writer for e-commerce. Create compelling, SEO-friendly product descriptions that highlight key features and benefits.
Customization Tips:
- Define your brand voice
- Specify target audience
- Include industry-specific requirements
- Set tone and style preferences
User Prompt Templates
Short Description Prompt:
- Template for generating brief product summaries
- Typically 150 characters or less
- Focus on key selling points
Full Description Prompt:
- Template for detailed product descriptions
- Comprehensive feature coverage
- Include benefits and use cases
Variables in Standard Mode
Standard mode supports these variables:
General Variables:
{max_length}
: Maximum character count{max_short_length}
: Short description limit{language}
: Target language{style}
: Writing style preference
Product Variables:
{title}
: Product name{category}
: Product category{price}
: Product price{regular_price}
: Regular price{sale_price}
: Sale price{attributes}
: Product attributes
Content Parameters
Language Settings:
- Choose from 50+ supported languages
- Affects AI output language
- Maintains consistency across products
Writing Style Options:
- Professional
- Creative
- Casual
- Technical
- Persuasive
Length Controls:
- Max Length: Full description character limit
- Max Short Length: Short description limit
- Flexible Limits: AI respects but may vary slightly
Advanced Bulk Generator Settings
Enhanced Prompt System
Advanced Prompts
More sophisticated prompt templates with additional features:
System Prompt Features:
- HTML formatting support
- Custom field integration
- Variable substitution
- Brand voice definition
User Prompt Templates:
- Rich text formatting
- Dynamic content insertion
- Conditional logic support
- Multi-language templates
Custom Variables and Fields
Variable System
Advanced mode supports extensive variable customization:
Built-in Variables:
- All Standard mode variables
- Extended product data
- WooCommerce-specific fields
- Custom attribute mapping
Custom Variable Creation:
- Click Add Custom Variable
- Select source field
- Define variable name
- Map to prompt template
Field Mapping
Connect product data to prompt variables:
Supported Field Types:
- Custom fields
- Product attributes
- Meta fields
- ACF fields (if installed)
- Third-party plugin fields
Mapping Process:
- Identify available fields
- Create variable mappings
- Test with sample products
- Refine as needed
AI Smart Parameters™
Advanced mode includes automatic optimization:
Automatic Adjustments:
- Temperature optimization
- Token limit management
- Model parameter tuning
- Quality enhancement
Benefits:
- Improved content quality
- Reduced API costs
- Optimized performance
- Consistent results
Content Settings
Global Content Options
Model Selection
Choose the AI model for single product generation:
OpenAI Models:
- Model-specific settings
- Performance characteristics
- Cost considerations
Gemini Models:
- Speed vs. quality options
- Feature availability
- Usage recommendations
Generation Preferences
Content Types:
- Enable/disable short descriptions
- Enable/disable full descriptions
- Enable/disable tag generation
Quality Settings:
- Content length preferences
- Style consistency options
- Brand voice alignment
Output Formatting
HTML Support (Advanced Mode)
- Rich text formatting
- HTML tag preservation
- Clean markup generation
- WordPress compatibility
Plain Text Mode (Standard Mode)
- Clean text output
- No HTML formatting
- Universal compatibility
- Fast processing
Saving and Testing
Save Process
Automatic Validation:
- Click Save Settings
- Plugin validates all inputs
- Tests API connections
- Confirms successful save
Error Handling:
- Clear error messages
- Specific problem identification
- Suggested solutions
- Retry mechanisms
Testing Configuration
API Connection Test
Automatic Testing:
- Triggered on save
- Real API call verification
- Response time measurement
- Error detection
Content Generation Test
Test with Sample Product:
- Select a test product
- Generate sample content
- Review output quality
- Adjust settings if needed
Settings Backup
Export Settings:
- Download configuration backup
- Share settings between sites
- Restore previous configurations
Import Settings:
- Upload settings file
- Merge with existing configuration
- Validate imported settings
Common Configuration Scenarios
E-commerce Store Setup
Recommended Settings:
- Professional writing style
- SEO-optimized prompts
- Moderate content length
- Tag generation enabled
Creative Product Descriptions
Recommended Settings:
- Creative writing style
- Longer content length
- Rich formatting enabled
- Custom variables for uniqueness
Technical Product Catalogs
Recommended Settings:
- Technical writing style
- Attribute-heavy prompts
- Structured formatting
- Specification integration
Troubleshooting Settings
Common Issues
API Key Problems:
- Verify key format
- Check account status
- Confirm permissions
- Test with simple request
Prompt Issues:
- Validate variable syntax
- Test with sample data
- Check character limits
- Review output quality
Performance Problems:
- Optimize prompt length
- Adjust generation intervals
- Monitor API usage
- Check server resources
Related Topics
API Models
Learn about different AI models and their capabilities
Variables & Custom Fields
Master dynamic content and field mapping
Bulk Generation
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Best Practices
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