AI Blog v1.0.0 — Installation Guide

Step 1: System Requirements & Preparation

Before installation, ensure your server meets the following technical requirements and that you have the necessary API keys.

Server Requirements

Note: Most modern hosting providers support these by default. If you're using shared hosting, check your control panel or contact support for confirmation.

Required API Keys

To enable AI content and thumbnail generation, obtain the following:

Step 2: Installation

  1. Download the Package

    Unzip the contents into your desired web directory (e.g., /var/www/aiblog, or your hosting public folder).

  2. Run the Installer

    Navigate to https://yourdomain.com/install.php in your browser and complete the wizard:

    • Enter database credentials.
    • Add your API keys.
    • Configure site details (title, admin email, default theme, etc.).

  3. Database Setup

    The installer will automatically import the required tables and data.

  4. Finish Setup

    Once complete, your AI Blog will be live. Access the admin panel and start customizing your blog.

Step 3: Cron Jobs

To automate content generation and newsletter delivery, set up the following cron jobs on your server:

Task URL Frequency Description
Generate Titles https://yourdomain.com/auto/titles/<CRON_KEY> Once per day Generates 5 new article titles daily.
Generate Blog Articles https://yourdomain.com/auto/articles/<CRON_KEY> Every 6 hours Creates one article from pending titles.
Send Newsletters https://yourdomain.com/auto/newsletter/<CRON_KEY> Every hour Sends 10 newsletters per execution.

Note: Replace <CRON_KEY> with your actual secure cron key generated during installation.

Use your hosting control panel or a tool like crontab to schedule these URLs via wget or curl.

AI Blog Generation Notes

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