ChatGPT Plugins Limited Alpha Overview OpenAI introduces the limited alpha of plugins for ChatGPT, which connects the AI model to third-party applications. These plugins enable developers to define APIs that enhance ChatGPT's capabilities, allowing it to perform various actions and retrieve information.
ChatGPT Plugin Capabilities and Use Cases Plugins can empower ChatGPT to retrieve real-time data such as sports scores or stock prices, access knowledge-base information like company documents, and perform tasks on behalf of the user like booking flights or ordering food. These features aim to make ChatGPT even more versatile and useful.
Limited Alpha Access and Waitlist ChatGPT plugins are currently in a limited alpha stage and may not be accessible to all users. To gain access, interested developers can join the waitlist. OpenAI will work closely with users and developers during the alpha phase to refine the plugin system, which may see significant changes.
API Endpoint, Manifest File, and OpenAPI Specification Plugin developers must expose one or more API endpoints, provide a standardized manifest file, and offer an OpenAPI specification. These elements define the plugin's functionality, allowing ChatGPT to consume the files and make calls to the developer-defined APIs.
AI Model as an Intelligent API Caller The ChatGPT AI model acts as an intelligent API caller. With an API specification and a natural-language description of when to use the API, the model proactively calls the API to perform actions, receive responses, and generate user-facing answers combining the API data and natural language capabilities.
Potential for Advanced Use Cases As the plugin system evolves over time, it is anticipated that more advanced use cases will be accommodated, making ChatGPT an even more powerful and versatile tool for users.
For more information please visit OpenAI's site at: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt-plugins
To sign up for the waiting list to get access to Plugins you can follow this link: https://openai.com/waitlist/plugins
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