=== Lean KB ===
Contributors: badhonrocks
Tags: knowledge base, documentation, help desk, faq, blocks, gutenberg
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.4
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create and manage documentation, help articles, and FAQs with this easy-to-use knowledge base plugin featuring modern block editor support.

== Description ==

**Lean KB** helps you create and manage a professional knowledge base or documentation section on your WordPress site. Perfect for product documentation, help articles, FAQs, and customer support.

= Key Features =

* **Modern Block Editor Support** - Native Gutenberg blocks for knowledge base content
* **Clean & Responsive Design** - Mobile-first design that works on all devices
* **Category Organization** - Organize articles with hierarchical categories
* **AJAX Search** - Fast, real-time search with live preview
* **Flexible Display Options** - Grid and list layouts with customizable settings
* **Shortcode Support** - Display knowledge base content anywhere with shortcodes
* **Theme Compatibility** - Works with both classic and block themes
* **SEO Friendly** - Properly structured markup for search engines
* **Translation Ready** - Fully internationalized with translation support

= Blocks Included =

* **KB Search Block** - Advanced AJAX search with live results
* **KB List Block** - Display categories and articles in grid or list format

= Shortcodes Available =

* `[lean_kb_search]` - Display search functionality
* `[lean_kb_list]` - Display categories and articles

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/lean-kb` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Create knowledge base categories and articles through the 'Knowledge Base' menu
4. Use the blocks in the block editor or shortcodes to display your knowledge base

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this work with my theme? =

Yes, Lean KB is designed to work with any WordPress theme, including both classic and block themes. The plugin includes its own styling that adapts to your theme's design.

= Can I customize the appearance? =

Yes, the plugin includes CSS classes that you can override in your theme's stylesheet. All blocks also include customization options in the block editor.

= Is this plugin translation ready? =

Yes, Lean KB is fully translation ready. You can translate it using standard WordPress translation tools.

= Does it support SEO? =

Yes, the plugin generates proper semantic HTML markup that's optimized for search engines.

= Can I use this with page builders? =

Yes, you can use the shortcodes with any page builder that supports shortcodes, or use the blocks in the block editor.

== Screenshots ==

1. Knowledge base search block in action
2. Category list with articles in grid layout
3. Block editor with Lean KB blocks
4. Plugin settings page

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Knowledge base post type and categories
* Search and List blocks for Gutenberg
* AJAX search functionality
* Responsive grid and list layouts
* Shortcode support
* Translation ready
* Theme compatibility

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Lean KB. Create professional knowledge bases with modern block editor support.