AI block and developer surface
You can place AI Chat Search on any page, and developers can read the filters the Free plugin uses to show or hide AI controls.
AI Chat Search block
Section titled “AI Chat Search block”Add the AI Chat Search block (wcb/ai-chat-search) from the block inserter. Pro provides it. Pro also provides the [wcbp_ai_chat_search] shortcode.
Gate filters in Free
Section titled “Gate filters in Free”Free shows an AI control only when the matching filter returns true. Each defaults to false.
| Filter | Controls |
|---|---|
wcb_ai_description_enabled |
The Generate with AI button on the post-a-job forms |
wcb_ai_ranking_available |
The applicant ranking button on the employer dashboard |
wcb_ai_matching_available |
Recommended jobs on the candidate dashboard |
wcb_ai_completion_available |
The cover letter writer in the apply panel |
Where to read the full guide
Section titled “Where to read the full guide”REST routes, provider hooks and limits are in the WP Career Board Pro docs, on the pages named AI features, AI providers and endpoints and Hooks reference.

