# Maqal AI - llms.txt
# https://maqalai.com
# This file helps large language models understand our site and its purpose.

> Maqal AI is an AI-powered SaaS platform that automates WordPress blog content creation. Users provide keywords, and Maqal AI generates fully written, SEO-optimized articles with AI-generated images, internal links, and external references — then publishes them directly to WordPress. Supports Google Gemini, OpenAI GPT-4o, and Anthropic Claude via a Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) model.

## About Maqal AI

Maqal AI automates the full content creation pipeline for WordPress bloggers, niche site builders, and SEO agencies. Instead of spending hours writing, users enter keywords and the platform handles everything: AI-powered article writing, SEO optimization (meta titles, descriptions, heading structure), internal linking from sitemaps, external reference injection, AI image generation, and direct WordPress publishing via Application Passwords.

The platform supports batch generation of up to 20 articles at once, 7 tone presets (plus custom), 12+ output languages, and multiple AI model providers. All API keys are encrypted with AES-256-GCM.

## Key Features

- AI article generation from keywords (single or batch up to 20)
- Supports Google Gemini 2.5, OpenAI GPT-4o, Anthropic Claude 3.5
- Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) — use your own AI API keys
- Automatic internal linking via sitemap analysis
- External reference linking for E-E-A-T signals
- AI featured image generation (Google Imagen, OpenAI GPT Image)
- Direct WordPress publishing or draft saving
- 7 tone presets + custom tone input
- 12+ output languages
- Multi-site WordPress support (Pro plan)
- Real-time article processing status
- Full article history with one-click retry on failures
- Automatic credit refund on failed generations

## Pricing

- Free: $0/month — 15 articles, BYOK only, 1 WordPress site
- Starter: $29/month — 50 articles, platform AI keys included, AI images, 1 site
- Pro: $79/month — 250 articles, premium AI models, unlimited sites, priority support

## Links

- Homepage: https://maqalai.com
- Blog: https://maqalai.com/blog
- Documentation: https://maqalai.com/docs
- Sign Up: https://maqalai.com/register
- Contact: https://maqalai.com/contact
- Privacy Policy: https://maqalai.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://maqalai.com/terms

## Blog Articles

- [How to Automate Your WordPress Blog with AI (Free Setup Guide)](https://maqalai.com/blog/automate-wordpress-blog-ai-free): Step-by-step guide to setting up an AI content pipeline for WordPress. Covers the complete workflow from keyword input to auto-published post using free tools.
- [Does Google Penalize AI-Written Blog Posts? The Truth in 2026](https://maqalai.com/blog/ai-content-seo-google-penalty): Addresses the biggest fear about AI content and SEO. Covers Google's official stance, E-E-A-T framework, and 5 rules for AI content that ranks safely.
- [How to Start a Recipe Blog That Ranks on Google (2026 Beginner Guide)](https://maqalai.com/blog/start-recipe-blog-rank-google-2026): Complete playbook for food bloggers covering WordPress setup, recipe SEO, topical clusters, monetization roadmap, and how AI accelerates recipe publishing 10x.
- [Best AI Models for Blog Writing in 2026: Gemini vs GPT-4o vs Claude](https://maqalai.com/blog/best-ai-models-blog-writing-2026): Real-world comparison of AI models for content creation with cost breakdowns, tone analysis, and a decision guide for choosing the right model.

## Technical Details

- Built with React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
- Backend: Express.js with SQLite
- Content automation: n8n workflow engine
- Payment: Dodo Payments
- Hosting: VPS with Docker
- Security: AES-256-GCM encryption, bcrypt password hashing, JWT sessions, Helmet security headers