Title: Rootz AI Discovery
Author: skswave
Published: 21 maart 2026
Last modified: 31 maart 2026
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# Rootz AI Discovery
Door [skswave](https://profiles.wordpress.org/skswave/)
[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/rootz-ai-discovery.2.3.3.zip)
* [Details](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/rootz-ai-discovery/#description)
* [Beoordelingen](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/rootz-ai-discovery/#reviews)
* [Installatie](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/rootz-ai-discovery/#installation)
* [Ontwikkeling](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/rootz-ai-discovery/#developers)
[Ondersteuning](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rootz-ai-discovery/)
## Beschrijving
When an AI agent visits your WordPress site today, it has to scrape HTML, guess
your organization, and parse legal pages written for humans. **Rootz AI Discovery**
fixes this by serving structured, machine-readable data that AI agents can understand
instantly.
**What it does:**
* Serves `/.well-known/ai` with your organization identity, capabilities, and policies(
RFC 8615)
* Structured content endpoint at `/.well-known/ai/content` with pages, posts, media,
custom types
* Auto-generates knowledge base at `/.well-known/ai/knowledge`
* AI-optimized content feed at `/.well-known/ai/feed`
* Machine-readable policies at `/.well-known/ai/policies`
* Adds `` tag and HTTP Link header to every page
* Generates `/llms.txt` from your site structure
* Provides REST API endpoints for AI agents (`/wp-json/rootz/v1/`)
* Registers WebMCP tools for browser-based AI assistants
* Machine-readable content licensing (CC-BY, CC0, All Rights Reserved, etc.)
* AI training opt-in/opt-out declaration
* **Cryptographic signing** — every ai.json response and llms.txt is digitally
signed (ECDSA secp256k1), proving origin and content integrity
* Digital identity via plugin wallet (Ethereum-compatible address generated locally)
* Content assertion types (factual, editorial, creative-work) per item
* AI access metrics and analytics dashboard
* Self-scoring status endpoint for monitoring
**Signed for origin and quality.** Each plugin install generates a unique cryptographic
identity. Every manifest is digitally signed so AI agents can verify the data came
from your site and hasn’t been tampered with. No other WordPress plugin does this.
For more information on managing your digital identity, see [rootz.global/identity](https://rootz.global/identity).
**Core data is generated locally** from your existing WordPress content. Optional
AI-powered features use external services (see Third-Party Services below).
**Open standard.** The AI Discovery Standard is CC-BY-4.0 licensed. See [rootz.global/ai-discovery](https://rootz.global/ai-discovery).
#### Third-Party Services
This plugin connects to external services in the following cases. All connections
use HTTPS.
**1. Rootz AI Proxy (optional)**
When you use the “Auto-Populate with AI” feature
to generate your site description, summary, or core concepts, the plugin sends your
site URL and basic metadata to: * Service: `dev.epistery.host/agent/rootz/ai-proxy/`*
Data sent: Site URL, title, tagline * When: Only when you click “Auto-Populate”
in the admin panel * Privacy: [rootz.global/privacy](https://rootz.global/privacy)
**2. Anthropic API (optional)**
If you enter your own Anthropic API key in settings,
the plugin can call the Anthropic API directly as a fallback for AI content generation:*
Service: `api.anthropic.com` * Data sent: Site URL, title, tagline (same as above)*
When: Only when you click “Auto-Populate” and have entered an API key * Privacy:
See https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy
**3. Plugin Updates (automatic)**
The plugin checks for available updates from
the Rootz update server: * Service: `rootz.global/api/plugin/update.json` * Data
sent: None (read-only GET request) * When: Automatically every 12 hours (uses WordPress
transients) * Note: Disabled when the plugin is installed from WordPress.org (WP.
org provides updates instead) * Privacy: [rootz.global/privacy](https://rootz.global/privacy)
**4. License Verification (automatic when configured)**
If you enter an Owner Identity
in the Account tab, the plugin verifies your subscription status: * Service: `rootz.
global/api/license/status` * Data sent: Your Owner Identity address (a public blockchain
address, not personal data) * When: On admin page load, cached for 12 hours * Privacy:
[rootz.global/privacy](https://rootz.global/privacy)
### Privacy
#### Data Storage
All structured data (organization identity, policies, content) is generated from
your existing WordPress content and stored in wp_options. No user data is collected.
#### External Services
The plugin connects to external services only when specific features are used. See
the “Third-Party Services” section in the Description tab for complete details including
what data is sent, when, and links to each service’s privacy policy.
#### Cookies
This plugin does not set any cookies.
#### Analytics
The plugin tracks AI agent visits to your /.well-known/ai endpoints in a local database
table (wp_rootz_metrics). This data stays on your server and is never transmitted
externally. You can view it in the Analytics tab.
## Schermafbeeldingen
* [[
* What AI Sees — live preview of your ai.json manifest that AI agents read
* [[
* Identity — configure your organization name, mission, sector, and digital identity
* [[
* Content — control which pages, posts, and media AI agents can access
* [[
* Policies — set content licensing, quoting permissions, and AI training controls
* [[
* Account & Wallet — plugin wallet, network status, subscription, and AI proxy
settings
## Installatie
1. Upload the `rootz-ai-discovery` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu
3. Go to Settings > AI Discovery to customize your organization info
4. Visit `yoursite.com/.well-known/ai` to verify it’s working
5. Scan your site at [rootz.global/ai-discovery](https://rootz.global/ai-discovery)
to check your score
## FAQ
### Does this slow down my site?
No. The plugin serves cached JSON responses and adds a single `` tag to your
HTML head. The WebMCP script is ~4KB and loads asynchronously.
### Does it send data to external servers?
Core functionality runs entirely locally. The plugin generates all structured data
from your existing WordPress content without any external calls.
Two optional features use external services: (1) AI-powered auto-populate sends
your site URL to generate descriptions, and (2) license verification checks your
subscription status. Both are clearly disclosed above. The plugin also checks for
updates from rootz.global every 12 hours (a read-only request with no user data).
### What is the AI Discovery Standard?
An open specification (CC-BY-4.0) for how websites should present structured information
to AI agents. Think of it as “robots.txt for AI identity” — instead of blocking,
it enables proper interaction. See [rootz.global/ai-discovery](https://rootz.global/ai-discovery).
### What is the content endpoint?
The content endpoint at `/.well-known/ai/content` serves your pages, posts, media,
and custom post types as structured JSON so AI agents can understand your site without
scraping HTML. Each item includes an assertion type (factual, editorial, creative-
work) so agents know how to interpret the information.
### What is WebMCP?
WebMCP is a browser API that lets websites register tools with AI assistants. This
plugin automatically registers tools like `getOrganizationInfo` and `getPolicies`
so AI assistants can read your site’s structured data directly.
### Do I need to flush permalinks after installation?
The plugin does this automatically on activation. If `/.well-known/ai` returns a
404, go to Settings > Permalinks and click Save (this flushes rewrite rules).
## Beoordelingen
Er zijn geen beoordelingen voor deze plugin.
## Bijdragers & ontwikkelaars
“Rootz AI Discovery” is open source software. De volgende personen hebben bijgedragen
aan deze plugin.
Bijdragers
* [ skswave ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/skswave/)
[Vertaal “Rootz AI Discovery” in je eigen taal.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/rootz-ai-discovery)
### Interesse in ontwikkeling?
[Bekijk de code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/rootz-ai-discovery/),
haal de [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/rootz-ai-discovery/)
op, of abonneer je op het [ontwikkellog](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/rootz-ai-discovery/)
via [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/rootz-ai-discovery/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).
## Changelog
#### 2.3.3
* Fix: License class now included in WP.org distribution (subscription and licensing
features restored)
* Fix: Stripe checkout redirects back to user’s WordPress site after payment
* New: Auto-register site wallet when owner identity is saved (eliminates manual
registration step)
* New: Post-checkout auto-activation detects return from Stripe and refreshes license
immediately
* UX: Renamed Owner Identity label to License Key / Owner Identity for clarity
#### 2.3.2
* Fix: Moved inline network-status script to wp_add_inline_script() with wp_localize_script()
for translations
* Fix: Removed Domain Path header (not needed for WP.org-hosted plugins)
* Fix: Updated Anthropic privacy URL to working path
* All view template variables prefixed with rootz_ per WordPress coding standards
* Security: Sanitize nonce inputs with sanitize_text_field(wp_unslash()) before
wp_verify_nonce
* Security: REST /status and /context endpoints now require manage_options permission
* Security: JSON-LD output no longer uses JSON_UNESCAPED_SLASHES to prevent script
context breakout
* WordPress.org compliance: License infrastructure made optional (excluded from
WP.org distribution)
#### 2.2.1
* CRITICAL FIX: Saving one settings tab no longer resets fields on other tabs
* Split shared settings group into per-tab groups (identity, content, policies,
tools, account)
* This fixes the bug where AI Summary, Core Concepts, and other fields were lost
after saving
#### 2.2.0
* Adoption Registry: Opt-in checkbox to share domain with AI Discovery Standard
registry
* Two-level identity documentation (Owner Identity Contract vs Plugin Wallet)
* Registry consent syncs domain + version to rootz.global/api/registry
#### 2.1.1
* WordPress Plugin Check compliance — all errors resolved
* Improved output escaping across admin views (wp_kses, intval, esc_attr)
* Added translators comments for all internationalized strings
* Script loading with defer strategy for better performance
* Updated Tested up to WordPress 6.9
* Cleaner distribution zip (no vendor test files)
#### 2.1.0
* Added /.well-known/ai/policies endpoint (rewrite rule + handler)
* Fixed generator.url in ai.json to point to correct plugin page
* Updated pricing tier integration (Free/Standard/Pro with PLAN_CONFIG)
* Self-hosted updater skips when installed from WordPress.org
* License file added for WordPress.org compliance
#### 2.0.1
* Updated pricing tiers (Free/Standard $5/Pro $10)
* Fixed View Plans link in Account tab
* Improved checkout flow integration
#### 2.0.0
* secp256k1 plugin wallet for cryptographic signing (AES-256-CBC encrypted storage)
* Wallet-authenticated AI proxy — auto-populate without user API key
* AI-powered identity extraction (legalName, sector, founded, headquarters)
* AI-generated site summary and core concepts
* Owner wallet delegation support
* Quick Start guide tab for new installs
* Analytics tab with AI access metrics and agent classification
* 8-tab admin interface (Identity, Content, Policies, Tools, Viewer, Analytics,
Account, Quick Start)
* REST API search, verify, and status scoring endpoints
* Admin manifest review workflow (approve changes before re-signing)
* Self-scoring status endpoint (8 categories, 100-point scale, A-F grades)
* Tools manifest v1.1.0 with 3 categories (discovery, actions, meta)
#### 1.8.0
* Per-page SHA-256 content hashes in ai.json pages[]
* All 5 JSON endpoints signed (not just ai.json)
* Contact fields: operator email, AI support email, privacy contact
* Generator metadata in ai.json
* Improved coreConcepts extraction
* 100-word policy summaries
* Full text option on policies endpoint (?full_text=1)
#### 1.7.0
* Content endpoint with assertion types (factual, editorial, creative-work)
* Segmented content access: /content/pages, /content/posts, /content/media
* Full text option: serve complete post/page content
* Media support with EXIF data
#### 1.2.0
* v1.2 URL hierarchy: all endpoints under /.well-known/ai/ (RFC 8615)
* Digital identity: blockchain wallet address, network, identity contract
* Organization details: legal name, founded, headquarters, contact info
* AI summary and core concepts fields
* 4-tab admin: Identity, Content, Policies, Tools & Preview
* Toggleable tier endpoints (knowledge, feed, content)
* Dynamic endpoint status in Tools tab
#### 0.1.0
* Initial release
* AI Discovery endpoint at /.well-known/ai
* HTML link tag and HTTP Link header
* Admin settings page (Identity, Policies, Tools tabs)
* REST API endpoints (ai.json, policies, knowledge, feed, tools)
* WebMCP tool registration (getOrganizationInfo, getPolicies, getKnowledge, getFeed)
* Auto-generated llms.txt
* Content licensing declarations
* AI training opt-in/opt-out
## Meta
* Versie **2.3.3**
* Laatst geüpdatet **1 maand geleden**
* Actieve installaties **10+**
* WordPress versie ** 6.0 of nieuwer **
* Getest t/m **6.9.4**
* PHP versie ** 7.4 of nieuwer **
* Taal
* [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rootz-ai-discovery/)
* Tags
* [AI](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ai/)[AI agent](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ai-agent/)
[discovery](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/discovery/)[seo](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/seo/)
[structured data](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/structured-data/)
* [Geavanceerde weergave](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/rootz-ai-discovery/advanced/)
## Waarderingen
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## Bijdragers
* [ skswave ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/skswave/)
## Ondersteuning
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