Setting up AI connectors

For the AI features of WP-ImmoMakler to be able to generate SEO texts, descriptions, and excerpts, at least one AI provider with a valid API key must be connected in WordPress. This page shows how to set up a connector and create an API key with the three providers supported by default. PLUS

Note

Since WordPress 7.0, the AI Client and the Connectors are part of the WordPress core. The AI credentials are managed centrally in the backend of your website (wp-admin) under Settings → Connectors (the options-connectors.php page) and are available to all plugins that support the WordPress AI Client — not just WP-ImmoMakler.

Which provider is right for me?

You can store one or more providers at the same time — WP-ImmoMakler automatically selects a suitable model from the connected providers. A single provider is enough to get started.

• Anthropic Claude — powerful models for high-quality texts, paid (top-up of credit required).
• Google Gemini — offers a free entry tier with a limited quota; ideal for trying it out.
• OpenAI ChatGPT — widely used, paid (payment method or credit required).

Costs arise with the provider, not with WP-ImmoMakler

API usage is billed directly by the respective AI provider, depending on the volume of text processed. WP-ImmoMakler does not charge any fees for the AI connection. Check the current prices and quotas on the provider’s website and set a spending limit if necessary.

Creating the connector in WordPress

The procedure is the same for all providers: first you create an API key with the provider (see the sections further below), then you store it in WordPress.

1. Create the API key with the provider

   Follow the guide for Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, or OpenAI ChatGPT and copy the generated key.

2. Open the Connectors page

   In the backend of your website (wp-admin), navigate to Settings → Connectors. The three default providers Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI are already listed there.

3. Select the provider and paste the key

   Open the desired provider and paste the copied API key into the field provided for it.

4. Save

   Save your entry. The connector now counts as connected and is available to all plugins that use the WordPress AI Client.

5. Activate in WP-ImmoMakler

   Under WP-ImmoMakler → Integrations → AI features, enable the main switch Enable use of artificial intelligence. Once a provider is connected, the yellow notice “AI features enabled, but no AI provider connected” and the red status dot on the menu item disappear.

For the provider you want to connect, click Set up (or Edit, if a key is already stored) and paste the API key into the API key field:

Pro Tip

API keys do not necessarily have to be stored in the database. WordPress reads a provider’s key in this order: environment variable, then PHP constant (e.g. in wp-config.php), then database option. Anyone who wants to keep credentials out of the database (e.g. to avoid saving them in backups) can define the key as an environment variable or as a constant in wp-config.php instead — WP-ImmoMakler will then also recognise the provider as connected. The respective connector shows the specific names of the environment variable or constant on the Connectors page.

Anthropic Claude: Creating an API key

1. Create an account or sign in

   Open the Anthropic Console and sign in or create an account.

2. Top up credit

   The Claude API is paid and requires credit. Under Plans & Billing, top up some starting credit or store a payment method.

3. Generate the API key

   Switch to Settings → API Keys and click Create Key. Give it a name (e.g. WP-ImmoMakler).

4. Copy the key

   Copy the displayed key (it starts with sk-ant-) immediately and in full — for security reasons it is only shown in full once.

5. Store it in WordPress

   Paste the key with the Anthropic provider as described under Creating the connector in WordPress and save.

Google Gemini: Creating an API key

1. Open Google AI Studio

   Open Google AI Studio and sign in with your Google account.

2. Open the API key management

   Click Get API key. You will find the function in the sidebar or via the menu.

3. Create the key

   Choose Create API key and assign it to an existing or new Google Cloud project.

4. Copy the key

   Copy the generated key.

5. Store it in WordPress

   Paste the key with the Google provider as described under Creating the connector in WordPress and save.

Note

Google Gemini offers a free entry tier with a limited quota and limited speed. For higher quotas, enable billing on the associated Google Cloud project.

OpenAI ChatGPT: Creating an API key

1. Create an account or sign in

   Open the OpenAI Platform and sign in or create an account.

2. Set up billing

   The OpenAI API is paid and independent of a ChatGPT Plus subscription. Under Settings → Billing, store a payment method or top up credit.

3. Generate the API key

   Open the API keys page and click Create new secret key. Give it a name (e.g. WP-ImmoMakler).

4. Copy the key

   Copy the displayed key (it starts with sk-) immediately and in full — it is only shown once.

5. Store it in WordPress

   Paste the key with the OpenAI provider as described under Creating the connector in WordPress and save.

When updating to WordPress 7.0: re-enter the API key

WordPress 7.0 does not carry over any API keys from the previous storage locations of WordPress versions 6.8 and 6.9. After the update, a yellow notice “AI features enabled, but no AI provider connected” therefore appears on the Integrations page, and the WP-ImmoMakler menu item shows a red status dot. Re-enter your API key once under Settings → Connectors — after that the AI features work again without any further adjustments.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to set up all three providers? No. A single connected provider is enough. Several providers at the same time are possible; WP-ImmoMakler then automatically selects a suitable model.

Where can I see whether a provider is connected correctly? Under WP-ImmoMakler → Integrations → AI features: if a connection is missing, a yellow notice banner and a red status dot on the WP-ImmoMakler menu item appear. Once a provider is connected with a valid key, both notices disappear.

What does usage cost? Billing is handled directly by the AI provider based on the volume of text processed. WP-ImmoMakler does not charge any additional fees. Google Gemini offers a free entry tier; Anthropic and OpenAI require credit or a payment method.

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