OpenStation vs Postomatic

wp-admin forgets. OpenStation doesn’t. You know the moment. You’re deep in a post and you need one image from the Media Library. You click over, find it, click back, and everything you had going is gone. Your scroll position, your half-typed thought, the three other things you had queued up in your head. That’s not a bug you hit. That’s the design. wp-admin shows you one screen at a time, and every navigation throws the last one away. It has worked this way since 2003, like a fridge that empties itself every time you close the door. WordPress has rebuilt almost everything else. The editor, the site editor, the patterns, the styles. The admin’s one-screen-at-a-time model is the layer nobody touched. OpenStation touches it. Install it and admin screens become draggable, resizable windows. Edit a post while the Media Library sits open next to it. Drag an image from one window straight into the other. Keep comments open in the corner. Reload the browser and your window layout — open pages, positions, sizes, and window states — comes back where you left it. OpenStation itself is free, GPL, and opt-in per user. One click in the admin bar turns it on for you. One click turns it off. Nobody else on your site sees anything change, and deactivating the plugin restores the classic admin exactly. No Core patches and no lock-in. Optional AI providers may charge for their service. Built and maintained by Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Jetpack, WooCommerce, and Tumblr. Work on more than one thing at once Admin pages open as windows, including pages added by most other plugins. Drag them, resize them, snap them, tile them, minimize them to a taskbar. The admin menu becomes a dock of icons. Two editors open at once is one click away. Never lose your place Moving between open windows leaves each page in place. Across reloads, OpenStation remembers your open pages, window positions, sizes and states, virtual desktops, and focus. Closing a window with unsaved changes warns you first. A desk you can actually put things on Drop posts, media, and links right onto the wallpaper. Sort them into folders. Trash them to a Trash that actually holds things. The stuff you’re working on this week can just sit out where you can see it. One desktop per job Virtual desktops, the way your operating system does them. One for writing. One for the store. One for comment triage. One for that redesign you keep poking at. Switch between them without closing anything. Find anything with Cmd+K The full WordPress command palette, plus slash commands from your plugins, all under one keystroke. Turn on the optional AI assistant and you can ask it things like “which post had the comment asking for the recipe?” and it searches your own content to answer. (Requires an AI provider configured in Settings → Connectors on WordPress 7.0+. Details under “External services” below.) See how your site fits together The Corkboard is an interactive, zoomable map of how your posts, pages, and products link to each other. Pan around it. Find the orphans. Find the hubs. Running a store? Orders, Products, Coupons, and Customers become browsable folders with stock and sale ribbons. Open a customer to see their lifetime spend and what they buy most. Follow a product to its buyers, or a coupon to who redeemed it. Make it yours Wallpapers, from color presets to animated scenes to your own photo. Live widgets pinned to the desktop: drafts, stats, recent comments, a focus timer. Uploadable desktop themes, including a built-in Legacy theme that brings the old WordPress blue back in one click. And Mio, a soft-body desk companion that drifts across your wallpaper and gets bumped around by your windows. Off by default. You’ll turn it on. For developers Extend OpenStation through documented PHP and JavaScript APIs. Register windows, icons, wallpapers, widgets, commands, and settings tabs through stable openstation_register_* PHP APIs and a typed JavaScript API; customize dock items through documented hooks; add AI tools with the WordPress Abilities API. Copy-paste examples live in the developer docs on GitHub. External services No external service is required for OpenStation’s desktop interface. The optional AI Assistant and two user-initiated enrichment features make the external requests described below. AI Assistant The optional AI Assistant sends data to the AI provider you configure in WordPress’s Settings → Connectors (for example OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google). Generation is routed through WordPress 7.0’s built-in AI Client, which supplies the credentials stored in Connectors. The plugin never handles an API key itself. With no provider configured in Connectors, no external AI requests are made. When the AI Assistant is enabled and a user invokes it (via Cmd+K or the slash-command palette): What is sent: the user’s prompt, the conversation history for the active session, and tool-call metadata. The plugin’s built-in tools (search_posts, search_pages, search_comments) run WordPress’s native keyword search and may include excerpts of the matching posts/pages/comments in tool results, which are then sent back to the provider as part of the agentic loop. When it is sent: on user-initiated AI requests, and (if an administrator enables “Score new comments with AI”) on comment-save hooks for spam analysis. Posts, pages, and taxonomy terms are not sent automatically. Why it is sent: to obtain model completions and tool-call decisions that drive the AI Assistant. Who provides the service: whichever provider you configured in Settings → Connectors. Which provider (and endpoint) receives the data depends entirely on that configuration. Review the chosen provider’s own terms and privacy policy (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google). URL shortcut favicons When an authorized user creates a desktop shortcut to an external URL, OpenStation asks that URL for its page HTML and favicon so the shortcut can display the site’s icon. The request is made from your WordPress server and sends the requested URL, the server’s IP address, an OpenStation user-agent string, and normal HTTP request metadata to the operator of that site. This happens only when a user creates the shortcut. The destination site’s terms and privacy policy apply. WordPress.org plugin information When an authorized user opens or refreshes parts of OpenStation’s Plugins window, OpenStation may request public plugin details, update metadata, and review excerpts from WordPress.org. These requests send plugin slugs, the site’s locale, and normal HTTP request metadata to WordPress.org. This information is used only to display and manage plugins. Review the WordPress.org Privacy Policy. OpenStation’s OAuth relay does not contact a service by itself. Third-party plugins that configure the relay may contact their own providers and are responsible for disclosing those services. Credits OpenStation is brought to you by Automattic. The plugin is open source under GPLv2-or-later; contributions are welcome on GitHub. Third-party libraries The plugin bundles the following third-party JavaScript library, loaded on demand only when a feature that needs it is in use: PixiJS (MIT License) — used by the Corkboard window, built-in canvas wallpapers (e.g. the animated WordPress logo), the Mio desk companion, and the Inkfall typing game. PixiJS is loaded from the plugin’s own assets/vendor/ directory; no CDN requests are made. Data files The Inkfall game’s word list (assets/games/inkfall/words.txt) is generated from the following sources (attribution also ships in the file’s header): FrequencyWords by Hermit Dave (CC-BY-SA 4.0) — English word-frequency ranking derived from the OpenSubtitles corpus. english-words by dwyl (Unlicense) — used as a validity filter. LDNOOBW English list (CC-BY 4.0) — used as an exclusion filter.

Postomatic writes SEO-ready blog posts for you, in one click or on a set schedule. Set a title or topic, choose a language, tone, and category, and let Postomatic’s AI write a complete, structured, SEO-optimized post – automatically filled in for Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO, SEOPress, The SEO Framework, and WP Meta SEO. Save time on content creation while keeping full editorial control: every post is saved as a draft first, so you can review before it goes live. Two ways to create content Instant Generation – Open “Add Post”, enter a title or topic, pick your settings, and click Generate. Your post is ready in the time it takes to get a coffee. AutoPilot – Set it up once and let Postomatic keep publishing on autopilot: choose a frequency (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly), a number of posts per run, a credit budget, and Postomatic takes care of the rest. Perfect for blogs and stores that want a steady stream of fresh content without daily manual work. Sell more with AI-written product content Running a store? Postomatic automatically detects WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, or SureCart on your site – no configuration needed – and lets you generate content built specifically to sell: Product Promotion – a focused article about one product, pulling in its real name, price, description, and images. Product Comparison – compare up to 3 products side by side in a single, well-structured post. Everything you can control Content Goal – Single post, Bulk posts (PRO), or Boost Product Sales (PRO) Language – write in the language your audience reads Category – pick manually or let AI auto-select the best fit Voice / Speaker – neutral, personal (“I”), team (“We”), direct (“You”), third-person, brand voice, or narrative/storytelling Content Tone – conversational, professional, academic, technical, persuasive, storytelling, or humorous Content Length – brief, standard, detailed, or comprehensive Featured Image – AI-generated (PRO) or your own custom upload In-Body Images – attach and describe your own images for the AI to place inside the article Comments, Author, and Publish Status – open/closed comments, choose the WordPress author, publish immediately or save as a draft Built to stay out of your way Runs as a normal WordPress admin screen – no page builder or theme changes required Generated posts always start as a draft, so nothing goes live without your review Floating credit tracker keeps your available balance visible while you work Low-credit warnings before AutoPilot tasks run out of budget One-time credit purchases – no forced recurring subscription to get started Requirements WordPress 5.8 or higher (tested up to WordPress 7.1) PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.0+ recommended for optimal performance) Ability to make outbound HTTPS requests to external APIs A publicly reachable site (not required for pure localhost/offline development environments) Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) with JavaScript enabled Sufficient server memory (minimum 128MB PHP memory limit recommended) Optional: WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, or SureCart if you want to use “Boost Product Sales” Features AI-Powered Content Creation – Generates complete, structured blog posts from just a title or topic. AutoPilot Scheduling – Set a frequency and post count once, and Postomatic keeps publishing new content on that schedule. Automatic Store Detection for Product Content – Detects WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, or SureCart automatically; no setup needed to start writing product-focused content. Product Promotion & Product Comparison – Generate single-product sales copy or side-by-side comparisons of up to 3 products, with real prices, descriptions, and images pulled in automatically. Built-in SEO Plugin Integration – Automatically fills the SEO title, meta description, and focus/secondary keywords for Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO, SEOPress, The SEO Framework, and WP Meta SEO – whichever you already have installed. Multi-Language Content – Generate posts directly in the language your readers use. Voice & Tone Controls – Choose who’s “speaking” (personal, team, direct, brand, narrative) and the overall tone (conversational, professional, academic, technical, persuasive, humorous, storytelling). Flexible Content Length – From a brief 600+ word post to a comprehensive 2,500+ word deep dive. Featured & In-Body Images – Upload your own images for the featured spot and for placement inside the article body, each with its own description. Draft-First Safety – Every generated post is created as a draft (or published immediately, your choice) so you always review before publishing. Free + Pay-As-You-Go Credits – Start with free credits, then top up with one-time credit purchases or a plan – no forced recurring subscription. Low-Credit Protection – Get warned in the admin bar and before AutoPilot runs if your balance won’t cover the next batch of posts. Full Admin Panel Control – Manage credits, plans, support tickets, and every generated post directly from the WordPress admin, without leaving your dashboard. Usage Instant Generation Open Postomatic > Add Post in your WordPress admin sidebar. Choose your Content Goal: Single Title, Bulk Titles (PRO), or Boost Product Sales (PRO). Enter your title/topic, then set language, category, voice, tone, and any images you want included. Click Generate Post. Your new post appears as a draft, ready to review, tweak, and publish. AutoPilot (hands-off publishing) Open Postomatic > AutoPilot. Choose “Boost Product Sales” or “SEO-Focused Content” as your goal. Walk through the short setup wizard: goal details/keywords, budget, and publishing frequency. Review the summary and create the task – Postomatic will keep generating and publishing on that schedule until you pause or delete it. Managing Credits and Plans Check your remaining credits anytime from the Postomatic dashboard or the floating credit tracker. When credits run low, either purchase more credits or upgrade to a paid plan for a larger allotment and additional features. Credit purchases and plans are one-time payments – no recurring billing surprises. Best Practices Always review generated drafts before publishing – treat the AI as a strong first draft, not a final copy. Add your own images and internal links to strengthen the post. Use the Voice and Tone controls to keep content consistent with your brand. For product content, make sure your product has a clear name, description, and image set in WooCommerce/EDD/SureCart first – the AI writes from what’s already there. For AutoPilot, start with a conservative frequency and post count until you’re happy with the output quality, then scale up. External Service Notice This plugin relies on an external service to function: Service Name: Postomatic Content Generator by Buildomatics Service URL: https://buildomatics.com/pages/postomatic/documentation Terms of Service: https://buildomatics.com/pages/postomatic/agreement Privacy Policy: https://buildomatics.com/pages/postomatic/privacy The plugin connects to Postomatic’s API when you generate content, purchase credits, activate plans, or request support. Only essential data (Such as your WordPress site URL, initialization token, admin email, and site name) is transmitted during these operations and only when initiated by you. The plugin will not function without this connection. By using the plugin, you acknowledge and accept these external connections. Legal Information Plugin Modification Disclaimer: You are free to modify Postomatic under the terms of the GPL license. However, we cannot provide support or guarantee compatibility for modified versions of the plugin. Hosting and Server Responsibility: Users are responsible for ensuring their hosting environment is secure, up-to-date, and compatible with Postomatic. We are not responsible for any site issues resulting from misconfiguration or outdated environments. AI Content Disclaimer: The content generated by Postomatic is produced using AI models trained on publicly available data. We do not guarantee that the generated content is original or free from third-party copyright claims. Users are solely responsible for reviewing and editing all generated content before publishing. External API Usage: This plugin connects to the external Postomatic API (https://buildomatics.com/v1) to perform tasks such as post generation, subscription management, and credit tracking. Only the necessary data is transmitted and only when you initiate actions that require it. Privacy and Data Protection: We collect and process only the information necessary to operate the plugin and connect with your account. For details, please see our full Privacy Policy at: https://postomatic.com/privacy