docs(changelog): draft v7.0.0 release notes

AGENTS.md

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 ## Versioning
 
-Plugin version lives in two places — keep them in sync:
+**Always bump the version with the script — never edit the version by hand:**
+
+```sh
+scripts/bump-version.sh 7.0.0-beta.1
+```
+
+It sets the version everywhere it lives (and verifies each one), then you review
+the diff and commit. It does not commit, tag, or touch the changelog.
+
+The version lives in five places, all kept in sync by the script:
 
 - [speechkit.php](speechkit.php) plugin header `Version:` line
 - `BEYONDWORDS__PLUGIN_VERSION` constant in the same file
 - `version` in [package.json](package.json) (informational; npm publish is not used)
+- root `version` and `packages[""].version` in [package-lock.json](package-lock.json)
+- `Stable tag:` in [readme.txt](readme.txt)
 
-Bump on any release. Pre-release versions use `7.0.0-dev-4.0` style (matches existing convention).
+Bump on any release. Pre-release versions use semver pre-release identifiers, e.g. `7.0.0-beta.1`.
+If you add a new place the version needs to appear, update [scripts/bump-version.sh](scripts/bump-version.sh) too.
 
 ## Known issues
 

changelog.txt

@@ -2,6 +2,133 @@
 
 **This is a list detailing changes for past BeyondWords releases. For more information about the current release, see readme.txt.**
 
+= 6.3.0 =
+
+Release date: 12th April 2026
+
+**Enhancements**
+
+* [#500](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/500) Editable content ID field.
+    * Adds a new "Content ID" feature, allowing users to input and fetch audio metadata by Content ID directly from the editor and classic metabox.
+
+**Codebase Enhancements**
+
+* Bump BeyondWords Player block `apiVersion` to fix failing Plugin Check jobs in CI.
+* Various dependency updates to clear Dependabot security warnings.
+
+= 6.2.0 =
+
+Release date: 11th March 2026
+
+**Enhancements**
+
+* [#498](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/498) "Generate Audio" component improvements.
+    * Stability and performance updates for the Generate Audio component in the block editor.
+
+**Codebase Enhancements**
+
+* [#474](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/474) Replace Mock API responses with pre_http_request filter.
+    * Mockoon has been replaced with WordPress HTTP filters, and completely removed.
+
+= 6.1.0 =
+
+Release date: 2nd March 2026
+
+**Fixes**
+
+* [#483](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/483) and [#494](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/494) Fix reported REST API 404 responses.
+    * Skip the second `wp_after_insert_post` triggered by Gutenberg's meta box save.
+    * If the audio update request to our REST API results in a 404 then clear the stale content ID in WordPress and create new audio.
+    * `hasContent()` guard on `onTrashPost()` / `onDeletePost()` now skips posts without BeyondWords content IDs e.g. revisions.
+
+**Enhancements**
+
+* [#481](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/481) Add `$context` param to `beyondwords_player_html` filter.
+    * Use the `$context` param to enable filtering of the player HTML based on whether it was auto-prepended to `the_content` or added manually using a shortcode.
+    * This filter can be used to hide only the auto-prepended players, enabling the shortcode to be used effectively in PHP template files.
+    * Check the [Examples](https://docs.beyondwords.io/docs-and-guides/integrations/wordpress/filters?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=&utm_content=plugin#beyondwords_player_html) in our docs for further information.
+
+= 6.0.4 =
+
+Release date: 7th January 2026
+
+**Fixes**
+
+* [#477](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/477) Fix `saveErrorMessage()` bug.
+    * In the error message saving method we were incorrectly checking the integration method for the plugin instead of the post, which may explain a reported problem where unexpected 404 error messages were being saved.
+
+**Codebase Enhancements**
+
+* Improve the Cypress test suite by adding more assertions and testing more post statuses.
+* Check for `ABSPATH` at the top of all PHP files.
+
+= 6.0.3 =
+
+Release date: 16th December 2025
+
+**Compatibility**
+
+* [#473](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/473) Reintroduce support for **PHP 8.0**.
+
+= 6.0.2 =
+
+Release date: 3rd December 2025
+
+**Enhancements and Features**
+
+* [#468](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/468) Tested up to WordPress 6.9.
+
+**Fixes**
+
+* [#469](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/469) Add `beyondwords_integration_method` into Inspect Panel copied data.
+* [#466](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/466) Removed PHP type hints from methods hooked directly into WordPress `add_action`/`add_filter`.
+
+= 6.0.1 =
+
+Release date: 26th November 2025
+
+**Fixes**
+
+* [#464](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/464) Use `CoreUtils::getPostMetaKeys` to get all keys for removal.
+* [#461](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/461) Accept `null` params from WP Core for `isProtectedMeta`.
+* [#460](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/460) Accept a `null` parameter in `getLangCodeFromJsonIfEmpty`.
+
+= 6.0.0 =
+
+Release date: 10th November 2025
+
+**Enhancements and Features**
+
+* [#449](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/449) Added support for Magic Embed integration within the plugin.
+    * A new **"Magic Embed"** option has been added under **Content > Integration method** in the plugin settings.
+    * This option is intended for users working with **page builders such as Elementor**, who may have experienced issues getting the **REST API** to function correctly during initial setup.
+    * **Enabling Magic Embed** will automatically add the Magic Embed script to each of your posts.
+    * For correct functionality:
+        * Magic Embed must be **selected in the WordPress plugin**.
+        * Magic Embed must also be **[enabled and configured](https://docs.beyondwords.io/docs-and-guides/integrations/magic-embed/overview?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=&utm_content=plugin#setup) in your BeyondWords dashboard**.
+    * Posts previously created using the **REST API** will continue to use that method.
+    * Refer to our [Magic Embed documentation](https://docs.beyondwords.io/docs-and-guides/integrations/magic-embed/overview?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=&utm_content=plugin) for more information.
+
+***If your plugin is already working as expected with the REST API, we recommend continuing to use that integration.***
+
+**Fixes**
+
+* [#457](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/457) Removed segment marker assignment.
+    * Fixes a reported JS issue where the block editor "+" button was not being displayed.
+
+**Code Coverage**
+
+* [#455](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/455) Increased PHPUnit test coverage.
+
+**Refactoring**
+
+* [#454](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/454) PHP type declarations.
+* [#447](https://github.com/beyondwords-io/wordpress-plugin/pull/447) Make PHP methods static.
+
+**Compatibility**
+
+* ~~**PHP 8.1** is now our minimum supported version.~~
+
 = 5.5.0 =
 
 Release date: 2nd July 2025

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "beyondwords-wordpress-plugin",
-  "version": "7.0.0-dev-4.0",
+  "version": "7.0.0-beta.1",
   "private": true,
   "description": "BeyondWords WordPress Plugin",
   "repository": {