=== Lang Forge ===
Contributors: avakode
Donate link: https://avakode.com
Tags: multilingual, translation, ai, localization, language-switcher
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.15
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Multilingual & Translation, Multilingual SEO — URL routing, post & string translation, switcher, hreflang, glossary, WooCommerce. WPML alternative.

== Description ==

**Lang Forge** is a modern multilingual plugin that handles multilingual URL routing (4 URL formats), manual post and string translation, a language switcher, hreflang SEO, RTL layouts, a glossary, WooCommerce, unlimited languages, and one-click migration from WPML / Polylang / TranslatePress. It ships a REST API and WP-CLI commands and is a drop-in WPML compatibility layer. AI translation is available as the **Lang Forge Pro** add-on.

= Free =
* Unlimited languages
* Multilingual URL routing — 4 formats (directory `/fr/`, query `?lang=fr`, subdomain, domain mapping)
* Manual post / page / CPT translation linking
* Manual string translation (auto-registered via gettext)
* Language switcher (widget / shortcode / admin bar)
* hreflang sitemap
* Glossary
* WooCommerce product and store string translation
* WPML compatibility layer (`icl_object_id()`, `icl_get_languages()`, etc.)
* REST API + WP-CLI commands
* One-click migration from WPML / Polylang / TranslatePress
* RTL support (ar/he/fa/ur/ku)

= Pro =
* AI translation with translation memory
* Visual editor (side-by-side WYSIWYG translation)
* Frontend translation
* Elementor + ACF integration
* Content diff + Translation QA
* Analytics dashboard
* Import / export PO + XLIFF
* Bulk AI translation, translator roles, media/comment translation, live preview

Part of the **Forge Suite** — bundle includes SEO Forge, Form Forge, Field Forge.

== Installation ==

1. Upload `langforge` to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install via Plugins → Add New.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Go to **Lang Forge → Settings** and enable your target languages.
4. (Optional) Connect to Avakode for Pro features at **Lang Forge → Connect**.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does Lang Forge work with my theme? =

Yes — Lang Forge uses standard WordPress hooks (`the_content`, `get_the_title`, hreflang via `wp_head`). No theme-specific integration needed.

= Can I migrate from WPML / Polylang / TranslatePress? =

Yes. Lang Forge ships with a migration tool that imports translated posts, string translations, and language URLs. The tool is non-destructive — your source plugin stays installed until you confirm the migration.

= How much does AI translation cost? =

AI translations consume Forge Credits (separate from the subscription). One credit ≈ one short paragraph. Credits don't expire.

= Is my content sent to OpenAI? =

Only the text being translated is sent to the Avakode AI proxy, which forwards it to OpenAI / DeepL. No personal data, no admin info, no URLs.

== Screenshots ==

1. Settings — languages, URL format, defaults
2. Visual editor (Pro) — side-by-side translation
3. String translation — theme + plugin strings
4. Language switcher — front-end widget
5. Migration tool — import from WPML

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.15 =
* WordPress.org compliance and licensing hardening.
* Pro entitlement is now resolved by the Lang Forge Pro add-on; the free plugin bundles no licensing SDK.
* The plugin no longer modifies admin notices belonging to other plugins.
* readme metadata cleanup.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.15 =
Licensing and WordPress.org compliance improvements.

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release.
