Title: Picot AI SEO Writer Author: tsubu Published: July 6, 2026 Last modified: July 6, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/picot-ai-seo-writer/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3598111) ![](https://ps.w.org/picot-ai-seo-writer/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3598111) # Picot AI SEO Writer By [tsubu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tsubu/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/picot-ai-seo-writer.1.0.3.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/picot-ai-seo-writer/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/picot-ai-seo-writer/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/picot-ai-seo-writer/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/picot-ai-seo-writer/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/picot-ai-seo-writer/) ## Description Picot AI SEO Writer helps site administrators create high-quality, SEO-friendly blog posts using **Google Gemini** through WordPress. Enter a target keyword in the block or classic editor, and the plugin generates article content grounded in live Google Search results. #### Key Features * **Keyword-to-Article Generation**: Create a full article directly from a target keyword and optional notes. * **Google Search Grounding**: Uses Gemini’s web search grounding so content reflects current sources. * **Editor Sidebar Workflow**: Works in the block editor and classic editor with keyword, style, and source tracking. * **Writing Style Presets**: Choose from professional, casual, friendly, technical, and other tone options. * **Image Prompt Suggestions**: Analyze generated content and save featured/body image prompts for downstream workflows. * **Reference URL List**: Review resolved source URLs used during generation. ### External services This plugin sends AI requests through the **WordPress AI Client** (WordPress 7.0 +) and **requires the Google Gemini connector**. Install and activate the [Google AI connector plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai-provider-for-google/), then configure your Gemini API key under **Settings Connectors**. Picot AI SEO Writer does not store or read provider API keys directly. This plugin connects to the **Google Generative Language API (Gemini)** provided by Google LLC. * **What the service is used for**: Keyword research grounding, title/heading generation, article writing, and image prompt suggestions. * **What data is sent and when**: Your target keyword, optional writing notes, and post content are sent to Google Gemini only when you manually trigger generation or image prompt analysis in the editor. No data is sent automatically in the background. * **Legal links**: - Service provider: Google LLC - Terms of Service: https://ai.google.dev/terms - Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy ## Installation 1. Upload the `picot-ai-seo-writer` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install through the WordPress Plugins screen. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress (requires WordPress 7.0 or later). 3. Install and activate the **Google (Gemini) AI connector** plugin, then open **Settings Connectors** and connect your Gemini API key. 4. Open **Settings Picot AI SEO Writer**, select a Gemini model, then use the **Picot AI SEO Writer** sidebar in a post to generate content. ## FAQ ### Which AI connector do I need? This plugin requires the **Google Gemini connector** (AI Provider for Google). Other connectors such as OpenAI or Anthropic are not supported. ### Do I need to enter an API key in this plugin? No. Configure your Gemini API key under **Settings Connectors** in WordPress. Picot AI SEO Writer uses the WordPress AI Client and does not manage credentials itself. ### Do I need a separate Google Search API key? No. This plugin uses Gemini’s built-in Google Search Grounding feature. You only need a Gemini API key configured in the Google connector. ### Does it work with the Classic Editor? Yes. The plugin supports both the block editor and the classic editor. ### Is the plugin free? The plugin is free. Gemini API usage may incur costs depending on your Google AI plan and usage. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Picot AI SEO Writer” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ tsubu ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tsubu/) [Translate “Picot AI SEO Writer” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/picot-ai-seo-writer) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/picot-ai-seo-writer/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/picot-ai-seo-writer/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/picot-ai-seo-writer/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/picot-ai-seo-writer/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.3 * Improved English UI translations for the settings page, setup wizard, block editor, and classic editor. * Localized loading overlay default messages. * Requires PHP 8.3. * Regenerated en_US and ja translation files (199 strings). #### 1.0.2 * Migrated all AI features to the WordPress AI Client (no direct provider HTTP calls). * Removed plugin-owned API key settings; credentials are managed under Settings Connectors. * Requires WordPress 7.0 or later. #### 1.0.1 * Fixed Plugin URI and moved runtime logs to the uploads directory. * Removed dev-only log viewer and plugin-directory file writes. * Strengthened REST API permission checks for post-specific access. * Stopped reading WordPress AI Client connector API keys directly. #### 1.0.0 * Initial public release. * Gemini-powered article generation with Google Search grounding. * Block editor and classic editor sidebar integration. * Writing style presets and image prompt suggestions. * Reference URL resolution for grounded sources. ## Meta * Version **1.0.3** * Last updated **10 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 7.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 8.3 or higher ** * Tags * [AI](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ai/)[content](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/content/) [Gemini](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gemini/)[seo](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/seo/) [writing](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/writing/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/picot-ai-seo-writer/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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