Iris AI – AI Homepage, Chatbot & Site Assistant vs Code Engine – PHP Snippets, AI Functions & Automation for WordPress

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. 💕

IrisAI brings powerful AI chat capabilities to your WordPress site with semantic vector search (RAG) and source citations. Choose between two flexible connection modes and deploy with either a beautiful full-page chat interface or a convenient floating widget. Watch the full setup & demo video: Key Features Dual Interface Options – Full-page chat with hero section and wave animations, or floating chat widget with customizable positioning Vector Search (RAG) – Semantic search of your content using embeddings with automatic source citations Flexible Connection Modes – Proxy Mode (IrisAI hosted service) or BYO Mode (bring your own OpenAI API key) Complete Customization – Custom system prompts, configurable AI models, adjustable token limits, brand colors Privacy & Security – API keys never exposed to frontend, all requests server-side, GDPR compliance features Features – Multi-site support, chat history, auto-inject widget, rate limiting protection Perfect For Customer support automation Website FAQs and knowledge base E-commerce product assistance Educational content interaction Documentation search Internal company wikis How It Works Connect – Choose Proxy or BYO mode and enter credentials Index – Select content types and start vector indexing Deploy – Add shortcode or enable auto-inject widget Customize – Adjust colors, prompts, and behavior to match your brand Privacy First IrisAI respects user privacy and data protection. Keys stored securely in WordPress database, server-side API calls only, optional privacy mode disables query logging, user consent checkbox for AI processing, and GDPR-ready features included. Documentation Complete setup guide and documentation available in the plugin’s Usage tab. Get step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips, and best practices. Frontend Dependencies This plugin includes the following open-source libraries: sine-waves.min.js – MIT License – Wave animation effects (https://github.com/isuttell/sine-waves) three.min.js – MIT License – 3D graphics library (https://github.com/mrdoob/three.js) External Services This plugin connects to external APIs to provide AI-powered chat responses and semantic (vector-based) search functionality. The plugin may communicate with the following third-party services, depending on how it is configured by the site administrator. IrisAI Proxy Service (api.irisai.cloud) When using Proxy Mode, this plugin sends requests to the IrisAI proxy service to process AI chat queries and vector search requests. What the service is used for • AI chat responses • Semantic (vector-based) search over your site content • Usage tracking, rate limiting, and billing management What data is sent • User chat messages • Relevant indexed site content (for vector search) • Website domain (for license verification) • API authentication token When data is sent • When a user submits a chat query • When content is indexed for vector search Service provider IrisAI Website: https://irisai.cloud Terms of Service https://irisai.cloud/terms Privacy Policy https://irisai.cloud/privacy OpenAI API (api.openai.com) When using BYO (Bring Your Own API Key) Mode, or when the IrisAI proxy forwards requests, this plugin communicates directly or indirectly with OpenAI’s API. What the service is used for • Generating AI-powered chat responses • Processing embeddings for semantic search What data is sent • User chat messages • Relevant indexed site content (for vector search) When data is sent • When a user submits a chat query • When content is indexed for semantic search Service provider OpenAI, L.L.C. Website: https://openai.com Terms of Service https://openai.com/terms Privacy Policy https://openai.com/privacy Anthropic Claude API (api.anthropic.com) When administrators configure BYO mode with an Anthropic Claude API key, the plugin communicates with Anthropic’s API for chat completions and embeddings (when supported). What the service is used for • Generating AI-powered chat responses via Claude • Processing semantic search/embedding data (where available) What data is sent • User chat messages • Relevant indexed site content (for vector search) When data is sent • When a user submits a chat query • When content is indexed for semantic search Service provider Anthropic PBC Website: https://www.anthropic.com Terms of Service https://www.anthropic.com/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy Google Gemini API (generativelanguage.googleapis.com) When administrators configure BYO mode with a Google Gemini API key (via Google AI Studio / Vertex AI), the plugin calls Google’s Generative Language API for chat completions or embeddings. What the service is used for • Generating AI-powered chat responses via Gemini • Processing embeddings for semantic/Knowledge Index search What data is sent • User chat messages • Relevant indexed site content (for vector search) When data is sent • When a user submits a chat query • When content is indexed for semantic search Service provider Google LLC Website: https://ai.google.dev Terms of Service https://ai.google.dev/terms Privacy Policy https://policies.google.com/privacy Usage Examples Shortcodes Full-Page Chat: [irisai_chat] Creates a beautiful full-page AI chat interface with hero section, animated wave background, large search input, suggestion chips, real-time AI responses, and source citations. Floating Widget: [irisai_widget] [irisai_widget position="bottom-right"] [irisai_widget position="bottom-left"] [irisai_widget position="top-right"] [irisai_widget position="top-left"] Creates a floating chat button that opens a popup window with compact chat interface, persistent chat history, and mobile-friendly fullscreen. Knowledge Index Setup Go to Settings > IrisAI > Knowledge Index Select content types to index (Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types) Configure chunk size (200-2000 characters, default: 900) Configure chunk overlap (0-500 characters, default: 150) Click “Start Indexing” to begin background processing Enable “Auto Re-index” to automatically update on content changes System Prompt Customization Customize the AI’s behavior with system prompts using available variables: {site} – Your website URL {lang} – User language preference Example customizations by business type: E-commerce: “Always mention our 30-day return policy when asked about returns” Service Business: “For pricing questions, invite users to schedule a consultation” Restaurant: “For reservations, direct users to call (555) 123-4567” Best Practices For best results: Use full-width page template for [irisai_chat] Index your most important content first Add 5-8 relevant prompt suggestions Keep system prompt clear and concise Test on mobile devices before launch Enable privacy mode if handling sensitive data Recommended setup: Use [irisai_chat] on dedicated page: “AI Assistant” or “Ask AI” Enable auto-inject widget for site-wide access This gives users both a destination and quick access Token recommendations: 800-1000 tokens: Normal chat (balanced responses) 1500-2000 tokens: Developer mode or detailed explanations 3000-6000 tokens: Long-form content or article generation Troubleshooting Chat not working? Verify API credentials in General tab Check domain is registered in proxy dashboard (Proxy Mode) Ensure sufficient credits (Proxy Mode) Confirm content is indexed (Knowledge Index tab) Check browser console for JavaScript errors Enable WP_DEBUG in wp-config.php for detailed logs Vector search not finding content? Confirm indexing completed successfully Check selected content types are correct Try re-indexing content Clear Knowledge Index cache (General tab) Verify chunk size isn’t too large or small Widget not appearing? Check auto-inject is enabled (Widget tab) Verify no JavaScript conflicts Clear browser and WordPress cache Check theme compatibility Try manual shortcode placement Privacy Policy IrisAI is designed with privacy in mind: API Keys: Stored securely in WordPress database, never exposed to frontend Chat Queries: Optional logging (disabled in privacy mode) Chat History: Stored in user’s browser localStorage (client-side only) Vector Data: Your content chunks stored in WordPress database for search Usage Stats: Available only in Proxy Mode dashboard (irisai.cloud) What data is sent to third parties: OpenAI: User queries and relevant content chunks (when BYO or Proxy mode is used) IrisAI Proxy: Only in Proxy Mode – queries, API authentication, usage tracking No other third parties receive data User rights: Users can clear their chat history via “New Chat” button Site owners can disable query logging (Privacy Mode) Complete data removal via clean uninstall option Recommendations: If you use IrisAI on your site, we recommend adding AI data processing to your privacy policy, implementing user consent (checkbox available in Advanced settings), enabling privacy mode for GDPR compliance if needed, and informing users their questions are processed by AI. Uninstall When you delete IrisAI via the Plugins screen, you can optionally remove all plugin data including settings, Knowledge Index data, cached search results, and database tables. To perform clean uninstall: Go to Settings > IrisAI > Advanced tab Enable “Remove data on uninstall” option Save changes Deactivate the plugin Delete the plugin from Plugins screen All data will be removed automatically Credits This plugin incorporates the following third-party library: *Smalot PDF Parser**: Used for parsing and extracting text from PDF files. This library is developed by Smalot and distributed under the MIT License. For more details, visit the Smalot PDF Parser GitHub repository. sine-waves by Isaac Suttell three.js by three.js authors Plugin by IrisAI Team Website: https://irisai.cloud