10 ChatGPT plugins that might come in handy
Miscellaneous / / May 25, 2023
They will help save time and find new ways to solve various problems.
What are plugins for ChatGPT and how to connect them
ChatGPT plugins are additional software components that can be connected to a chatbot to enhance its capabilities. They are modules that can be integrated for specific tasks, including e-commerce, information search, entertainment, education, and more.
At the moment there are about 90 extensions in the ChatGPT plugin store. Surely their number will constantly increase when the developers figure out all the intricacies of writing such additions for the OpenAI platform.
Adding plugins to the chat is quite simple. But this feature is currently only open to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, for which you need to pay $20 per month.
If you managed to connect the extended ChatGPT tariff, proceed as follows:
- Open home page with a chatbot. In the lower left corner of the screen, click Settings → Beta features. In the menu that opens, activate Web browsing (“Using the Internet”) and Plugins (“Plugins”).
- Next, create a new chat in ChatGPT.
- Switch the ChatGPT model to a fresh one GPT‑4.
- Select Plugins → Plugin store from the dropdown menu.
- Select the ChatGPT extension you want to enable. For now, there is a limit of three options for one chat.
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In a new chat, it will be enough for you to ask a question that will mention and use the installed programs. In this case, the results of the issuance depend on the quality of the plugin, and not only on ChatGPT itself.
It is worth noting that the ChatGPT plugin system is currently in beta testing. The ecosystem has not yet been debugged to the final version, therefore, in conjunction with extensions, the chatbot may produce erroneous results or not work. In addition, OpenAI has not yet added a convenient store search with add-ons.
What plugins for ChatGPT can be useful
1. Browsing
Browsing Plugin is an additional assistant capable of browsing the Internet. With this plugin, ChatGPT gains access to the latest and most accurate information to answer questions that were previously outside of its 2021 limited knowledge base.
ChatGPT uses Microsoft's Bing API and additional security algorithms for search true information. The bot shows the sites it links to when it generates responses. This allows you to check the accuracy of the results.
2. code interpreter
The Code Interpreter uses Python and runs in a sandbox runtime. When using this plugin, the code runs in a permanent session, which remains active throughout the entire chat with the bot. The extension even supports uploading files to the current workspace.
The plugin will help newcomers noticeably speed up the process of writing and optimizing code. Code Interpreter is useful for solving mathematical problems, analyzing data, visualizing and converting file formats.
3. Retrieval
Retrieval is an open source extension that developers can run on their own system and then register with ChatGPT. The plugin allows you to interact with databases (Milvus, Qdrant, Redis, Weaviate, Zilliz) for indexing and searching documents. Information sources can be synchronized with your database.
The plugin will help you find relevant fragments of documents from user sources upon request to the chatbot. These can be, for example, files, notes, e-mails, or the organization's public documentation. In this case, the chatbot will act as a search engine.
To try this plugin, you need to have use rights content to be indexed for search.
4. wolfram
The Wolfram plugin for ChatGPT combines language model text generation with the Wolfram computing system. This helps to find accurate data and solve complex problems in various fields.
Through this extension, the chatbot can communicate with Wolfram to answer questions, for example, in mathematics. After processing the request, ChatGPT issues the calculation results and a description of the solution.
With the help of such a duet, it will be possible not only to find already verified data, but also to perform non-trivial calculations. Wolfram can provide visualizations for tasks created by other users.
5. Zapier
Plugin from Zapier for ChatGPT allows you to interconnect about 5,000 applications and services. At the same time, you can interact with them directly through the chatbot interface. With the help of the extension, it will be possible to automate various tasks by giving ChatGPT commands. This will save a lot of time in the workflow.
For example, you can ask ChatGPT to find user contacts in CRM and update them directly, or add rows to a table and send them as a message to a work messenger. In addition, it will be possible to add new events to the calendar.
6. Link Reader
This plugin allows you to read the content of pages or files from the specified links. You send a link to the site, PDF document, image or other similar source, and the chatbot performs the analysis. After that, you can ask questions about the collected data, which ChatGPT will answer in detail. Also, using the Link Reader, the service will provide a brief summary - for example, on a scientific article or report.
7. There's an AI For That
This plugin helps you find and use tools based on neural networks for a large number of work or personal tasks. So, the service will quickly select file converters, video editors and much more for you. It is enough to indicate your requirements in the request, and in response you will receive a list with links and a brief description for each item.
8. show me
Show Me allows you to quickly create in ChatGPT diagrams all common types. Using the plugin, you can quickly visualize a work plan or a popular concept. With this extension, the chatbot is also capable of displaying images, graphs, maps, and diagrams.
To generate illustrations on demand, the plugin connects to various services: Google Images, Google Maps, Draw.io and others.
9. Chess
A useful plugin for chess lovers allows you to play directly in a chat with a bot. The extension helps to develop thinking, practice and improve gaming skills during competitions with a neural network.
ChatGPT can be quite a difficult opponent, although it will not only beat you, but also answer questions on various moves and strategies.
10. AskYourPDF
AskYourPDF is a plugin for analyzing and searching information on PDF files. To use, you need to enter a link to a document that the system will download, scan and index. After processing, you can quickly find the data you are interested in from the text and collect lists with details.
Please be aware that downloaded files may be in the public domain or with third parties. So do not use this tool to work with classified documents and personal information.
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