WordPress Chatbot Plugin — GDPR, Aleph Alpha, Mistral.
The DigElite WordPress plugin installs like a standard WordPress plugin and prompts you during setup for the LLM model (Aleph Alpha, Mistral, Llama on-premise, optional OpenAI), knowledge source (PDF upload, directory scan, FAQ custom post type), and integration location. The chatbot can be integrated via shortcode, Gutenberg block, or floating widget. The connection to the LLM endpoints is server-side—no API key is ever transmitted to the browser. Multilingual support for German, English, Turkish, and Russian is pre-installed; additional languages can be added via locale files.
What we are consciously doing differently with the DigElite chatbot plugin.
LLM selection in setup, no default lock-in
During the initial setup, the administrator selects the LLM from a list: Aleph Alpha Luminous, Mistral La Plateforme, Mistral self-hosted, Llama 3 on-premise, OpenAI (optional, with a clear indication). Switching between them is possible later without rebuilding the knowledge index—the knowledge base and model are separate.
Modular knowledge source adapter
Three standard adapters are included: PDF/Word upload, directory scanning (synchronizes a shared hosting directory), and FAQ custom post type (for content management in the WordPress editor). Additional adapters (SQL, external wiki API, Confluence spaces) are available via plugins. You don't send any documents to an external cloud; the index resides on your server.
Integration into three flavor profiles
Shortcode For classic editors and page builders. Gutenberg block "DigElite Chatbot" with visual configuration. Floating widget with global activation via the plugin options. All three can be used in parallel, with different knowledge bases for each integration.
Workflow.
1. Install & activate the plugin
Via the WordPress plugin manager or ZIP upload. Minimum requirements: WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.1+, MySQL/MariaDB.
2. Configure the LLM endpoint
Enter your API key for Aleph Alpha or Mistral, or the URL of your self-hosted Llama server. The key is stored encrypted in the WordPress database, not in plaintext.
3. Connect to a knowledge source
Select the adapter (PDF upload, directory, FAQ-CPT), share the source, and start indexing. The index will build in the background.
4. Select integration
Insert a shortcode on a page, place a Gutenberg block, or globally activate the floating widget. First live test in the frontend, fine-tune the response thresholds in the backend.
Example: Agency with multiple WordPress clients — one plugin, many clients.
An agency manages several WordPress client websites and wants to offer all clients a GDPR-compliant chatbot. They install the DigElite plugin on a multi-site setup or on each individual site, configure the LLM (Mistral for smaller clients, Aleph Alpha for an association, Llama on-premise for an industrial client) for each client, and integrate the knowledge base. Updates are applied simultaneously to all installations via the DigElite manifest. The agency becomes an implementation partner and can offer the chatbot as a resalable service module.
„"WordPress plugins should be ready to use in 30 minutes, not in a three-day workshop. With the chatbot plugin, we designed the setup wizard so that admin, LLM selection, and initial knowledge base are completed in one session.""
— Philipp Herrmann, founder of DigElite
What potential customers should ask before deployment.
Does the plugin work with Divi, Elementor, and BuddyBoss?
Yes. The shortcode can be inserted into any page builder code module, and the Gutenberg block is available wherever Gutenberg is running. With BuddyBoss, we can also integrate the chatbot into the member area with login awareness—logged-in users see the expanded knowledge base.
How do I update the plugin?
One-click updates directly from the WordPress plugin manager via the DigElite update manifest. Updates include bug fixes, new adapters, new model versions, and GDPR-relevant adjustments. Transparent changelog for each version; no external marketplace is required.
Which WordPress tables will be created?
dg_chat_knowledge (Knowledge Index), dg_chat_conversations and dg_chat_messages (Conversation logs), dg_chat_settings (Configuration). All tables with prefix dg_chat_ — no conflict with other plugins, easily identifiable in a data privacy request.
Can I remove the plugin later without damaging the website?
Yes. Deactivating the plugin removes the functionality, but the tables remain (for later reactivation). The plugin options include a "completely remove" function that also deletes the tables during uninstallation—with a confirmation dialog to prevent accidental data loss.
Where you can continue reading.
This feature is part of the DigElite chatbot family — check it out. Product Overview or the thematically related clusters.
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