Michael Cloud Image Auto Importer

Michael Cloud Image Auto Importer lets you import images from Google Drive straight into your WordPress Media Library.
It is ideal for bloggers, photographers, and content creators who store their media in Google Drive.

The plugin connects securely to your Google Drive account – now with TWO authentication options:
1. New: One-click Cloudflare Worker connection (no API credentials needed!)
2. Traditional: Google API credentials (for advanced users)

Key Features:
* 🔐 Optional Zero Configuration – New Cloudflare Worker option – just click “Connect”!
* ☁️ Cloudflare Worker Integration – Secure OAuth without exposing credentials
* 🔑 Traditional OAuth Support – Use your own Google API credentials if preferred
* 📁 Bulk Image Import – Import entire Drive folders at once
* 🔍 Smart Duplicate Detection – MD5 file hashing to skip existing images
* 📝 SEO-Friendly Alt Text – Auto-generates from filenames (cat.jpg → “Cat”)
* 🗜️ Optional Compression – JPEG/PNG/WebP compression with quality control
* 📊 Real-Time Progress – Live progress bar and statistics
* 📋 Detailed Import Logs – Success/failure rates for every import
* 🚀 No Limits – Import as many images as you need
* 🎨 Clean Interface – Intuitive WordPress admin design
* 🌍 Multisite Compatible – Works on WordPress Multisite networks

External Services

Option 1: Cloudflare Worker (New in 2.0.0)
Service: Cloudflare Worker (Google OAuth Proxy)
Purpose: Securely handle Google OAuth authentication without storing credentials in WordPress
Data Transmitted:
– OAuth authorization codes
– Session tokens (temporary, stored in Cloudflare KV)
Service Provider: Cloudflare, Inc.
Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

Option 2: Direct Google API
Service: Google Drive API
Purpose: Browse, list, and download images from your Google Drive
Data Transmitted:
– OAuth 2.0 authentication tokens
– File metadata (names, IDs, sizes, MIME types)
– MD5 hashes of files (for duplicate detection)
– File content when downloading images
Service Provider: Google LLC
Terms: https://developers.google.com/drive/terms
Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

User Consent: By clicking “Connect Google Drive”, you consent to connecting to these services.

Features

• Two Authentication Methods – Choose Cloudflare Worker (zero-config) or traditional API credentials
• Zero Configuration Option – New Cloudflare Worker integration – no API credentials needed!
• Traditional OAuth Support – Use your own Google API credentials for full control
• Bulk Image Import – Import entire folders at once
• Smart Duplicate Detection – MD5 file hashing prevents duplicates
• SEO Optimization – Auto-generates alt text from filenames
• Image Compression – Optional compression with adjustable quality (50-95%)
• Real-Time Progress Tracking – Live progress bar and statistics
• Detailed Import Logs – Complete history of all imports
• One-Click Disconnect – Easily revoke access anytime
• No Usage Limits – Import unlimited images
• Privacy First – No tracking, no analytics

Compatibility

• Fully compatible with EWWW Image Optimizer
• Imported images use standard WordPress attachment handling and upload mechanisms
• Automatically supports image optimization workflows after import
• Works seamlessly with automatic compression and WebP generation setups

Recommended Plugin:
EWWW Image Optimizer – Automatically optimize imported images for better performance and reduced file sizes.

How It Works

Option A: Cloudflare Worker (Recommended – New!)
1. Click “Connect Google Drive”
2. Authorize your Google account
3. Paste Drive folder URL and start import
4. Done! No API credentials needed!

Option B: Traditional Google API
1. Create Google Cloud Project
2. Enable Drive API and create OAuth credentials
3. Enter credentials in plugin settings
4. Connect and start importing

Google API Setup (Traditional Method)

1. Create Google Cloud Project

   • Visit https://console.cloud.google.com/
   • Create new project or select existing

2. Enable Google Drive API

   • Go to “APIs & Services” → “Library”
   • Search for “Google Drive API”
   • Click “Enable”

3. Create OAuth 2.0 Credentials

   • Go to “APIs & Services” → “Credentials”
   • Click “Create Credentials” → “OAuth client ID”
   • Application type: “Web application”
   • Name: “Cloud Auto Importer”
   • Authorized redirect URI: [your-site]/wp-admin/admin.php?page=cloud-auto-importer

4. Configure Plugin

   • Copy “Client ID” and “Client Secret”
   • Paste into plugin Settings page
   • Save settings

Languages

• English (default)
• Translations welcome via WordPress.org
• Text Domain: michael-cloud-image-auto-importer

Credits

Developed by: Michael Otieno (WordPress.org: mike17894)
Cloudflare Integration: Cloudflare Workers for secure OAuth
Google API: Official Google Drive API
Coding Standards: WordPress PHP, JS, CSS standards
License: 100% GPLv2+

Support

WordPress.org support forum:
https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/michael-cloud-image-auto-importer/