Chatly vs Code Engine – PHP Snippets, AI Functions & Automation for WordPress

Chatly is an AI-powered chatbot plugin that helps WordPress site owners engage visitors, answer questions automatically, and capture leads 24/7. Free Version Features: 🤖 AI-Powered Conversations – Uses Claude (Anthropic) or ChatGPT (OpenAI) 💬 Basic Lead Capture – Collect visitor information 📧 MailPoet Integration – Connect with MailPoet email lists 🎨 Customizable Appearance – Match your brand colors 📱 Mobile Responsive – Works on all devices Free Version Limitations: The free version is fully functional but designed for smaller sites: * Basic customization options * MailPoet integration only * No conversation limits (you pay for API usage directly) * Community support via WordPress.org forums Pro Version Adds: 🔓 Unlimited Conversations – No restrictions 📧 All Email Integrations – Mailchimp, Constant Contact, AWeber, Webhooks 📊 SEO Insights & Analytics – Discover content opportunities from visitor questions 🗂️ Advanced Knowledge Base – Create comprehensive Q&A libraries 💌 AI Message Generator – Auto-generate welcome messages and prompts 🔍 Yoast SEO Integration – Content gap analysis 📨 Admin Transcript Emails – Auto-send transcripts to admin 🏷️ Source Tracking – Tag leads by source 🛠️ Diagnostics Tool – Built-in troubleshooting 👨‍💻 Priority Support – Direct email support Upgrade to Chatly Pro for unlimited features and priority support. How It Works: Install Chatly and activate the plugin Get an API key from Anthropic or OpenAI Configure your AI provider in Chatly → AI Provider Customize appearance and messages The chatbot appears on your site automatically! Perfect For: Small business websites Service providers Bloggers and content creators Anyone wanting automated visitor engagement External Services IMPORTANT: This plugin requires external API services to function. You must provide your own API keys and agree to the terms of these services. Required: AI Service (Choose One) Anthropic Claude API What it does: Powers the AI chatbot conversations Data sent: User chat messages, conversation history, your system prompt/instructions When sent: Every time a website visitor sends a message to the chatbot User account required: Yes – you must create an account at console.anthropic.com API endpoint: https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages API Documentation: https://docs.anthropic.com/ Terms of Service: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/consumer-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy Typical cost: $3-10/month for small sites OR OpenAI ChatGPT API What it does: Powers the AI chatbot conversations Data sent: User chat messages, conversation history, your system prompt/instructions When sent: Every time a website visitor sends a message to the chatbot User account required: Yes – you must create an account at platform.openai.com API endpoint: https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions API Documentation: https://platform.openai.com/docs Terms of Service: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy Typical cost: $3-10/month for small sites Optional: Email Marketing Integrations The free version includes MailPoet integration only. Pro version adds Mailchimp, Constant Contact, and AWeber. MailPoet (Included – No External API) What it does: Adds captured leads to your MailPoet email lists Data sent: None – works entirely within WordPress When sent: N/A – local plugin integration only User account required: No external account needed Plugin required: MailPoet plugin must be installed Terms: https://www.mailpoet.com/terms/ Privacy: https://www.mailpoet.com/privacy-notice/ Mailchimp API (Pro Version Only) What it does: Adds captured leads to your Mailchimp audience Data sent: Visitor name, email address, tags including “Chatly” When sent: When a visitor submits the lead capture form API endpoint: https://{{datacenter}}.api.mailchimp.com/3.0/ API Documentation: https://mailchimp.com/developer/ Terms of Service: https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/ Constant Contact API (Pro Version Only) What it does: Adds captured leads to your Constant Contact lists Data sent: Visitor name, email, phone (if collected), source note “Chatly” When sent: When a visitor submits the lead capture form API endpoint: https://api.cc.email/v3/contacts API Documentation: https://developer.constantcontact.com/ Terms of Service: https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/privacy-statement AWeber API (Pro Version Only) What it does: Adds captured leads to your AWeber subscriber lists Data sent: Visitor name, email, tags: “chatly” and “website-lead” When sent: When a visitor submits the lead capture form API endpoint: https://api.aweber.com/1.0/ API Documentation: https://api.aweber.com/ Terms of Service: https://www.aweber.com/service.htm Privacy Policy: https://www.aweber.com/privacy.htm Data Privacy Notice When you use this plugin: Visitor chat messages are sent to your chosen AI provider (Anthropic or OpenAI) Chat transcripts are stored in your WordPress database If lead capture is enabled and a visitor provides their information, that data may be sent to your configured email marketing service You are responsible for complying with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations You should update your website’s privacy policy to disclose the use of AI chatbot services and data collection No Data Sent to Plugin Developer This plugin does NOT send any data to the plugin developer (MediaManagement Marketing Services LLC). All API calls go directly from your WordPress site to the services YOU configure (Anthropic, OpenAI, MailPoet, etc.). We do not track, collect, or have access to your conversations or visitor data. Support Free Version Support: * WordPress.org support forums * Documentation * FAQ Pro Version Support: * Priority email support: support@mediamanagementcorp.com * 24-48 hour response time * Direct technical assistance Learn more about Chatly Pro Developed by MediaManagement Marketing Services LLC

Code Engine is a snippets manager that doesn’t stop at snippets. Yes, it runs your PHP and JavaScript exactly where and when you want: frontend, backend, on a schedule, or inside your content. But its real magic is what happens after you write a function: the same little piece of code instantly becomes a tool your AI chatbots can call, a step you can drag into a visual workflow, and an endpoint the outside world can trigger. One function, three superpowers. Most “code snippets” plugins stop at a textarea and a toggle. Code Engine treats your functions as first-class building blocks for the whole Meow Apps ecosystem, and for anything that can speak REST. Think out of the box, let your creativity flow, because the possibilities really are endless! ✨ For more, check the official website and come say hi on the Discord. Quick Intro Hello! ☀️ I built Code Engine because I was tired of pasting mystery snippets into functions.php and praying. I wanted a place where small bits of code are organized, safe, AI-assisted, and reusable everywhere. Here’s the idea. You write a function (or let the AI write it for you from a plain-English description). That function immediately shows up in three places: AI Engine: your chatbots and MCP clients (Claude, ChatGPT, Claude Code) can call it as a tool, with real arguments. Ask “how many orders shipped today?” and your chatbot runs your function to answer. Workflow Engine: your function appears in the step picker as its very own block. Drag it onto the canvas, wire it between an AI step and a Slack step, done. No glue code. REST / External tools: give it a secure endpoint and a token, then trigger it from Make.com, n8n, Zapier, a cron job, or a webhook. You never wrote an “integration.” You just wrote a function. Code Engine did the rest. 🤝 Core Modules 🧩 Snippets Manager Backend, Frontend, Persistent, Scheduled, Functions, and in-content (PHP/JS) snippets, all in one clean dashboard with tags, search, scope filters, and priorities. 🪄 AI-Assisted Coding Describe what you want in plain English and let AI Engine write the snippet: code, name, arguments, and scope included. Refine existing code or implement it straight from your comments. 🤖 Functions as AI Tools Every Function snippet becomes a function-calling tool and an MCP tool, so your AI Engine chatbots (and external AI agents) can actually do things on your site, not just talk. 🔀 Functions as Workflow Steps Workflow Engine surfaces each of your functions as its own draggable step. Your custom logic becomes a first-class citizen on the automation canvas. 🌐 External Access (REST) Expose any runnable snippet through a secured REST endpoint with a bearer token. Perfect for Make.com, n8n, webhooks, and scheduled external jobs. 🛡️ Safe Mode A snippet that throws a fatal error is automatically caught and disabled before it can take your site down. Code with confidence. ⏰ Scheduling Run a snippet daily at a chosen time via WP-Cron (reports, cleanups, syncs) without touching the server crontab. 🧱 Code Blocks & Shortcodes (Pro) Drop PHP or JS straight into a post or page with a Gutenberg block or the [code-engine] shortcode, with safety guards. 🧩 Snippets, the way they should be Code Engine organizes your code by scope, so each snippet runs exactly where it belongs: Persistent: runs everywhere (frontend and backend). Your everyday “add this to functions.php” code, but managed. Frontend: runs only on the public site. Backend: runs only in the admin. Function: a named, callable function with typed arguments and defaults. This is the reusable building block (see below). Scheduled: runs on a WP-Cron schedule, at the hour and minute you pick. Content (PHP / JS): runs inside a specific post or page, via a Gutenberg Code Block or the [code-engine] shortcode (Pro). Everything is searchable, taggable, sortable by priority, and importable/exportable. The CodeMirror editor gives you proper syntax highlighting and keyboard shortcuts (Cmd+S to save, Cmd+Enter to run). A nikic/php-parser pass validates your PHP before it ever runs. 🪄 Let AI write it for you Don’t feel like writing the boilerplate? Describe the snippet in plain language and Code Engine, powered by AI Engine, generates the whole thing: the code, a sensible name, a description, the right scope, and, for functions, the argument list with names, types, and defaults. Already have code? Ask the AI to modify it from a prompt, or write a few comments describing what you want and let it fill in the implementation. It’s pair programming, right inside your dashboard. ✨ The big idea: write once, use everywhere This is what makes Code Engine different. A Function snippet is not just code you call from other code. It’s a reusable capability that the rest of your stack can plug into. The moment you save it, the same function is available in three places at once: 1. As an AI tool, for chatbots and AI agents With AI Engine active, your functions are exposed through function calling and over MCP (Model Context Protocol). Your on-site chatbot can run them mid-conversation, and external AI agents (Claude, Claude Code, ChatGPT, OpenClaw) can call them too. Want a chatbot that checks stock, looks up a booking, or kicks off a process? Write the function; the chatbot gains the skill. 2. As a workflow step, for automation With Workflow Engine, every active function shows up in the Add-step picker as its own block, named after your snippet, with one input per argument. Drag it onto the canvas and wire it between other steps: an AI step that summarizes, your function that saves, a Social Engine step that posts. There’s also a generic “Execute snippet (by ID / by name)” step when you want to call one dynamically. You never write integration code; your function is the integration. 3. As a REST endpoint, for the outside world Give a snippet a custom endpoint name and a bearer token, and it’s instantly callable from anywhere: POST /wp-json/code-engine/v1/snippets-endpoint/your-endpoint Pass arguments as JSON in the body, secure it with a token, and trigger it from Make.com, n8n, Zapier, GitHub Actions, or a humble cron job. Automation without a middleware bill. 🛡️ Safe by default Running arbitrary code is powerful, so Code Engine takes safety seriously: Safe Mode catches fatal errors and auto-disables the offending snippet, so a typo never white-screens your site. REST whitelisting means global snippets only run on trusted REST routes by default, so you choose what to open up. Per-snippet tokens secure your external endpoints. Validation with a real PHP parser before code is saved. For developers who want fewer guardrails, there’s a “Bypass REST Security” option and filters (mwcode_rest_authorized, mwcode_rest_whitelist) to tailor exactly what’s allowed. Works beautifully with the Meow Apps family Code Engine is one engine in a connected set, each one useful alone, magical together: AI Engine: chatbots, content generation, and MCP. Turns your functions into AI tools. Workflow Engine: visual automation. Turns your functions into draggable steps. SEO Engine: smart, lightweight AI SEO. Social Engine: schedule and automate social posts. Why Code Engine? Reusable, not throwaway Other snippet plugins give you a place to paste code. Code Engine gives you a place to build capabilities that your AI, your workflows, and your external tools can all use. Native to WordPress Clean, fast, and built the WordPress way. No clunky external dashboards, no bloat. AI-native Write snippets with AI, expose them to AI. The whole loop lives in your wp-admin. Developer friendly REST API, MCP tools, function calling, scheduling, import/export, and plenty of filters to hook into. Cared for Part of the Meow Apps family, with regular updates and a real human behind it. 💕