Check the ExactFind requirements before you install, so the plugin works first time.
Software
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| WordPress | 6.5 |
| PHP | 8.1 for ExactFind Search, 8.2 for ExactFind Knowledge |
| AI provider | An API key from a supported provider |
ExactFind Knowledge also needs ExactFind Search to be installed and active, and a licence key.
To read Word and OpenDocument files, ExactFind Knowledge needs the PHP zip extension. Most hosts turn it on. If it's missing, those documents show "The PHP zip extension is needed to read this file. Ask your host to turn it on." on the Index page.
Hosting
ExactFind runs on standard shared hosting. It has been tested on a site running LiteSpeed behind Cloudflare.
Your server needs to be able to make outbound HTTPS requests to your AI provider. ExactFind Knowledge also connects to exactfindai.com to check its licence and get updates. Some hosts and security plugins block these. If yours does, see Fix 403 Forbidden Errors From a WordPress Firewall.
Streaming answers
Answers normally appear word by word. Some hosts and proxies hold back the response until it's complete. If that happens, the whole answer appears at once, and everything else still works.
Your AI provider account
You need an API account with your provider, which is separate from a chat subscription. A paid chat plan doesn't include an API key.