Description:
When working with image-heavy posts in Ghost, adding meaningful alt text and captions for accessibility, SEO, and reader context can be time-consuming — especially when a post contains 20+ images.
Currently, I use ChatGPT to help write descriptive alt text and captions in bulk, but it requires repetitive copy-paste between Ghost and ChatGPT. This slows down the workflow and increases the risk of skipping or mislabeling images. Usually this process alone takes at least 30 minutes per post with 20+ images.
Feature Proposal:
Integrate an optional AI-assisted workflow directly into the Ghost editor to:
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Auto-generate alt text based on the image content.
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Suggest captions (SEO-friendly or reader-facing) that can be easily edited before publishing.
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Allow bulk processing of alt text and captions for all images in a post.
Benefits:
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Dramatically speeds up the process for posts with many images.
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Keeps the entire workflow inside Ghost, reducing friction and manual errors.
Example Workflow:
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Select images in the editor → click “Generate Alt Text & Captions.”
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AI processes each image and provides editable suggestions.
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User reviews/edits and applies changes with one click.
This would be especially useful for publishers with photo essays or any image-rich content.