Block Editor Image Filename Prompt

Block Editor Image Filename Prompt is a WordPress plugin designed to enhance the workflow of pasting images into the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg). It addresses the issue of generic filenames, such as image.png or screenshot.png, that are typically assigned to pasted images by prompting editors to set descriptive filenames and media details before the upload process begins.

When an editor pastes an image into the block editor, the plugin opens a dialog that allows entry of a custom filename and the addition of media metadata, including alternative text, media title, caption, and description. This process occurs before the image is uploaded to the WordPress Media Library and inserted as a core Image block. The plugin offers smart filename presets, using information like the current post title and date, to streamline naming. It also automatically sanitizes filenames for clarity and safety, and provides a preview of the final filename before upload.

Block Editor Image Filename Prompt is intended for editors and content creators working within the WordPress block editor who want greater control over how pasted images are named and described. By integrating directly into the image paste workflow, it helps users maintain a more organized Media Library and ensures that images have relevant metadata from the outset.

This tool is delivered as a plugin for WordPress and is available through the WordPress.org Plugin Directory. It is specifically tailored for use with the Gutenberg block editor.