If you want to extend ChatGPT’s capabilities with plugins, we’ll show you how to use plugins on ChatGPT in this guide. Before we move on to the steps, here’s a simple explanation of what plugins are and how plugins enhance ChatGPT’s capabilities.
What Are Plugins in ChatGPT?
Plugins extend the functionality of certain applications for software. Basically, these plugins or add-ons allow an app’s software to extend its capabilities beyond its original design. When it comes to plugins on ChatGPT, ChatGPT plugins browse the Internet and gain access to up-to-date information and interact with other websites and applications. For example, if you tell ChatGPT to display the best recipes and order them online through Instacart, ChatGPT can use the plugins to search for the latest recipes and order them instantly from Instacart without any user intervention, or if you want ChatGPT to write a document and send it in a Gmail, it can do that for you. The possibilities are endless.
How to Use ChatGPT Plugins
As of now, plugins are only available to a small number of users and developers. This is part of the security measures the company has taken to limit the misuse of these plugins. You can join the waiting list and get access to the plugins. Related Read: 15 Best ChatGPT Chrome Extensions to Enhance ChatGPT Capabilities
How to Join the ChatGPT Plugins Waitlist
Open your favorite browser on your PC and go to the URL: https://openai.com/waitlist/plugins Now scroll down until you find the Join Waitlist section. Below this section, you will find a form. Now fill out the form with the required fields and select the reason why you want to use plugins in ChatGPT. Then click the Join Waitlist button to complete the registration for the waiting list.
Install Plugins on ChatGPT
Once you have access to the ChatGPT plugin feature, you can easily add plugins from the plugin store. To add a ChatGPT plugin:
Open your browser and enter chat.openai.com and visit ChatGPT. Click on the dropdown menu at the top to select the model. Now you will see a new plugin option. Now click on the plugin. If no plugins have been added, click on the Plugins dropdown menu on the right. A new plugin store will appear. Now click on the plugin store. Now, you will see the list of plugins you want. You can click on the Install button to install the plugins. You can install multiple plugins at once. After installation, you will see the plugin logos appear under ‘Plugins.’ This means that you have successfully added the plugins.
Add Query
After you have successfully installed the plugins, do not go back to the query screen and enter the query. Depending on the plugins installed, ChatGPT will connect to the plugins and request the necessary information. You can specify the name of the installed plugin to get better results (for example: Calculate calories for a recipe with WolframAlpha). Remember that you need to install the plugin before entering a query about it.
Get Results
Based on your query ChatGPT will respond with a reply. This could be ordering groceries from Instacart or sending external emails via Gmail. At the time of writing, ChatGPT includes 11 plugins for external sites, including Expedia, OpenTable, Kayak, Klarna Shopping, and Zapier, as well as two of OpenAI’s own plugins, one for browsing and the other for interpreting code. Related Read: 10 Easy Ways to Fix Chat GPT Not Working
Make the Most Out of ChatGPT With Plugins
The announcement of the addition of plugins to ChatGPT has caused excitement among users, as everyone was excited about the possibilities. Soon you will be able to do most tasks without leaving the chat window. I hope you find our guide helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them below in the comments. We’ll be happy to guide you.
