ChatGPT has come a long way since it first hit the scene, and there are some cool features you might not be aware of. Let’s talk about ChatGPT plugins, for instance, which link the chatbot up with third-party services and give it an extra boost. But that’s not all – there’s another hidden gem in beta called Code Interpreter.
This nifty tool lets ChatGPT actually run code, which means it can do things like video editing, spreadsheet analysis, and even file conversions. And here’s the kicker: you don’t need to be a coding whiz to make the most of it.
ChatGPT Code Interpreter explained
So, here’s the scoop on ChatGPT’s Code Interpreter – it’s this fresh, experimental feature that blends the chatbot’s knack for talking in plain English with the power to write Python code. Basically, the chatbot can execute Python code within a safe environment, kind of like a virtual playground, to do all sorts of cool stuff.
Picture this: making graphs, crunching big data, and even building entire websites from the ground up. Plus, you can toss in files like documents, audio snippets, video clips, and spreadsheets for the chatbot to put to good use. It’s pretty neat!
So, here’s the deal with Code Interpreter – it can tackle all sorts of everyday tasks using Python. Now, it might not nail it every time, but it’s pretty good at making progress on its own. And if you’re up for giving it a bit of a nudge with clear instructions, you’ll see even snazzier results.
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ChatGPT Code Interpreter’s abilities will surprise you
Alright, let’s get to the good stuff – what can you do with ChatGPT’s Code Interpreter? Well, here’s a quick rundown of some of the top things people love doing, but trust me, there are loads more possibilities out there.
Up until this point, if you wanted ChatGPT to take a look at a document, you had to do the whole copy-and-paste dance into the chat window. But what if you’ve got a PDF file with tables and other data that’s not as copy-friendly? Well, with Code Interpreter, you can simply upload the PDF, and ChatGPT can dive right into it, no problemo.
Ever fancied trimming an audio snippet or turning a video into grayscale without diving into complicated video editing software? Well, ChatGPT can whip up some Python code to do the job, all without the hassle of video editing software.
Python whizzes have cooked up a bunch of image-related modules over the years. That means with Code Interpreter, you can crop or tinker with images, do OCR (grab text), and even blend multiple images to whip up a nifty animated video.
Now, everything mentioned above involves using a Python script to get stuff done, but here’s the kicker – with Code Interpreter, you can roll up your sleeves and write and tweak code right there on the spot. Just to give you an idea, one savvy user even whipped up a whole Flappy Bird clone by cleverly crafting prompts.
ChatGPT Code Interpreter comes at a cost
So, if you’re itching to dive into Code Interpreter, you’ve gotta have an active ChatGPT Plus subscription. The reason is that it leans on the latest and greatest GPT-4 language model, which also hangs out behind the subscription paywall. Now, that’ll set you back $20 a month, but it’s not just Code Interpreter you get – you also unlock access to ChatGPT plugins and who knows what other cool stuff they might cook up down the road.
- Go to ChatGPT and sign in to your account.
- Once you’re logged in, find the three-dots menu at the bottom-left corner of your screen, right next to your account name.
- Click on “Settings,” and in the dialog box that appears, go to the “Beta features” tab.
- Turn on Code Interpreter. If you want, you can also activate the browsing and third-party plugin features from this screen.
- Close the settings dialog, then hover your cursor over the GPT-4 logo at the top of your screen.
- You’ll now have the choice between Standard, Plugin, and Code Interpreter modes.
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How to make good use of this tool?
So, here’s the deal – when you kick off a new chat session, just make sure you switch over to Code Interpreter to put it to work. When you do that, ChatGPT sets up this little virtual playground with its own bit of storage for as long as your chat’s up and running. In simpler terms, the chatbot gets its own computing space to write and run Python code all by itself. Plus, it can stash away files temporarily, whether they’re ones you’ve uploaded or stuff you’ve asked the chatbot to whip up.
To throw in a file, just hit that + icon on the left side of your chat box down there at the bottom of your browser window. You can toss in pretty much any kind of file, as long as it’s not bulging beyond 100MB in size. Oh, and it’s a good idea to drop a few lines of context or instructions too, so ChatGPT knows what to do with the file.
ChatGPT is way ahead of the competition
Just a heads up, ChatGPT still isn’t a whiz with multimedia stuff. It can’t really get what’s going on in a video or even decipher an Excel spreadsheet. What it does is use some nifty Python magic to pull out all the text from your uploaded files and put it in a format it can work with. So, if you chuck in a PDF with images, even Code Interpreter might not be enough to help ChatGPT make heads or tails of it.
So, bottom line, Code Interpreter is another one of those cool features that brings a bunch of fresh tricks to ChatGPT’s bag. It’s also what sets the chatbot apart from its competitors like Google Bard and Bing Chat. Those guys are good at diving into the web for the latest info, but Code Interpreter gives ChatGPT its own unique edge.
