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AI Assistant

This page introduces the AI Assistant and shows you how to start using it.

What is Unbot AI​

Unbot is a chat assistant built into the WordPress block editor. It helps you build pages, design layouts, and write content — all through conversation.

You describe what you want. The AI builds it.

No switching between tools. No copy-pasting code. You stay in the editor the whole time.

Requirements​

The AI Assistant runs through WordPress Connectors, the AI integration layer built into WordPress. You need at least one AI provider configured before the assistant can work.

  1. Go to Settings → Connectors in your WordPress admin
  2. Add a provider (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, or any supported service)
  3. Enter your API key and save

WordPress Connectors settings page showing Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI providers

If no provider is configured, Unblock shows a link to the Connectors page when you open the assistant.

Common mistake

The AI Assistant does not include its own API key. You must configure a provider in WordPress Connectors first, otherwise the chat panel won't work.

Opening the AI Assistant​

Look for the Unbot icon in the editor toolbar. Click it to open the chat panel on the right side of the editor.

AI Assistant chat panel open in the editor, showing Unbot greeting with Builder agent selected and input field

Three specialized agents​

The AI has three agents, each focused on a different job:

  • Builder — creates and modifies blocks, builds page structure
  • Designer — handles visual styling like colors, spacing, and typography
  • Writer — writes and edits text content

You switch between them using the icons at the top of the chat panel — the hammer (Builder), the palette (Designer), and the pen (Writer). See the Agents page for a full breakdown of each one.

File attachments​

You can drag and drop images or PDFs directly into the chat. This gives the AI extra context — a design mockup to replicate, brand guidelines to follow, or a reference layout.

Response limit​

The response limit controls the maximum length of AI responses. You'll find it in the input bar, next to the attach button.

  • Short (4K) — quick answers and small edits
  • Medium (16K) — most tasks
  • Long (32K) — complex pages with many blocks (default)
  • Unlimited — no cap, uses the model's maximum

If the AI cuts off mid-response, try increasing the limit.

Temperature​

The temperature control adjusts how creative or predictable the AI responses are. You'll find it in the input bar, next to the response limit button.

  • Auto — uses the active agent's default (Builder: 0.3, Designer: 0.7, Writer: 0.8)
  • Precise (0.2) — deterministic, consistent output. Best for structured edits and code.
  • Balanced (0.5) — a middle ground between predictability and variety.
  • Creative (0.8) — more diverse and surprising output. Best for content writing.

When set to Auto, the temperature adapts as you switch agents — lower for Builder (where precision matters), higher for Writer (where variety helps).

Google models

Some Google Gemini models may return errors with custom temperature values. If you experience issues with a Google provider, switch back to Auto.

Conversation​

Messages stream in real-time as the AI works. You can scroll back through the conversation to review what was done.

To start fresh, clear the conversation history. This resets the context and lets you begin a new task without previous messages influencing the result.

Conversation showing a prompt and AI response with blocks being created on the page

Common mistake

The AI works with what's on your page. If your page is empty, give it a detailed prompt. If your page already has content, the AI understands the existing structure and can modify it.

Next steps​

  • Agents — learn what each agent does and when to use it
  • Skills — activate extra capabilities like image generation and animations
  • Prompting Tips — write prompts that get better results