OpenAI plugins

OpenAI plugins

Summary 

OpenAI plugins are software add-ons that integrate ChatGPT with third-party APIs. These plugins allow ChatGPT to perform a wide range of actions, such as searching for flights, ordering groceries, learning languages, and more.

OpenAI Plugins enhance ChatGPT’s capabilities and allow it to perform tasks that would otherwise be impossible or difficult for a language model. Open AI plugins can also teach users new languages with Speak, an AI-powered language tutor. 
 
 

OpenAI plugins are tools that enable ChatGPT, a powerful language model, to access the internet and interact with various applications and services. In this blog post, we will explore what OpenAI plugins are, how they work, and what they can do. 

What are OpenAI plugins? 

OpenAI plugins are software add-ons that integrate ChatGPT with third-party APIs. These plugins allow ChatGPT to perform a wide range of actions, such as searching for flights, ordering groceries, learning languages, and more. Plugins are designed with safety as a core principle, and help ChatGPT access up-to-date information, run computations, or use third-party services. (“ChatGPT plugins”) 

How do OpenAI plugins work? 

OpenAI plugins work by listing the enabled plugins in the prompt shown to ChatGPT, as well as documentation to instruct the model how to use each plugin. For example, if a user wants to use the Expedia plugin to plan a trip, they can type something like: 

User: I want to go to Paris next month. 
ChatGPT: Okay, let me help you with that. You can use the Expedia plugin to find flights and hotels. To use it, type “Expedia:” followed by your query. For example: 

Expedia: flights from New York to Paris in April 
Expedia: hotels in Paris near the Eiffel Tower 
 
ChatGPT will then use the Expedia plugin to query the Expedia API and return relevant results. The user can also ask ChatGPT for more information or suggestions using natural language. 
 
Why use OpenAI plugins? 
 
OpenAI plugins enhance ChatGPT’s capabilities and allow it to perform tasks that would otherwise be impossible or difficult for a language model. For example, ChatGPT can use the Wolfram plugin to access computation, math, curated knowledge, and real-time data through Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Language. This enables ChatGPT to answer complex questions or generate graphs and charts. For example:  

User: What is the population of China? 
ChatGPT: You can use the Wolfram plugin to get the answer. To use it, type “Wolfram:” followed by your query. For example: 
 
Wolfram: population of China 
ChatGPT: The population of China is about 1.4 billion people as of 2020. 
 
OpenAI plugins also enable ChatGPT to interact with users in more engaging and personalized ways. For example, ChatGPT can use the Speak plugin to learn how to say anything in another language with Speak, an AI-powered language tutor. This allows ChatGPT to teach users new languages or practice their skills. For example:  

User: I want to learn Spanish. 
ChatGPT: Great, let’s get started. You can use the Speak plugin to learn Spanish with me. To use it, type “Speak:” followed by your query. For example: 
 
Speak: How do you say hello in Spanish? 
Speak: Teach me some basic phrases in Spanish. 
 
ChatGPT will then use the Speak plugin to generate audio and text responses in Spanish, as well as feedback and tips for the user. 
 
How to get started with OpenAI plugins? 
 
OpenAI plugins are currently in alpha phase and are only available for a small set of users and developers who have been invited off the waitlist. If you are interested in using or building OpenAI plugins, you can join the waitlist here: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt-plugins/ 
 
You can also read the documentation for more details on how to use and create OpenAI plugins here: https://platform.openai.com/docs/plugins/introduction 
 
We hope you enjoyed this blog post about OpenAI plugins and how they can enhance ChatGPT’s abilities. We are excited to see what you can do with them! Stay tuned for more updates and features from OpenAI.