@@ -57,6 +57,16 @@ public static function delete_ap_posts_directory( $post_id ) {
5757 /**
5858 * Import attachments from an ActivityPub object and attach them to a post.
5959 *
60+ * Creates full WordPress attachment posts in the media library. Each attachment
61+ * becomes a searchable, manageable attachment post that appears in the WordPress
62+ * Media Library and is part of the user's content.
63+ *
64+ * Use this when:
65+ * - Importing content that will be owned and editable by the user.
66+ * - You need WordPress attachment posts with full metadata support.
67+ * - Media should be searchable and manageable in the Media Library.
68+ * - Working with content that will be part of the user's site (e.g., importers).
69+ *
6070 * @param array $attachments Array of ActivityPub attachment objects.
6171 * @param int $post_id The post ID to attach files to.
6272 * @param int $author_id Optional. User ID to set as attachment author. Default 0.
@@ -103,7 +113,17 @@ public static function import( $attachments, $post_id, $author_id = 0 ) {
103113 * Import attachments as direct files for posts.
104114 *
105115 * Saves files directly to uploads/activitypub/ap_posts/{post_id}/ without creating
106- * WordPress attachment posts. Used for ActivityPub inbox items.
116+ * WordPress attachment posts. This lightweight approach is ideal for federated content
117+ * that doesn't require full WordPress media management.
118+ *
119+ * Files are stored in a dedicated directory structure and automatically cleaned up
120+ * when the parent post is deleted. Media URLs point directly to the stored files
121+ * rather than going through WordPress attachment APIs.
122+ *
123+ * Use this when:
124+ * - Processing ActivityPub Create/Update activities from the inbox.
125+ * - Handling federated content that won't be owned or edited by the user.
126+ * - You want lightweight storage without Media Library overhead.
107127 *
108128 * @param array $attachments Array of ActivityPub attachment objects.
109129 * @param int $post_id The post ID to attach files to.
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