Building a Universal ChatGPT Access App: My Progress So Far
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Chapter 1: Introduction to ChatGPT Integration
Moreover, recalling previous effective prompts can be a hassle. Imagine if we could leverage the capabilities of ChatGPT universally, irrespective of the application or website, with minimal effort.
This is the goal I am pursuing with the app I'm currently developing. Although it’s still a work in progress, I wanted to share my updates and gather any feature suggestions you might have.
A Sneak Peek of My Progress
To illustrate my work thus far, here’s a demonstration of the app:
The interface resembles chat.openai.com but is designed as a native application. It may seem redundant to recreate an existing app, but let me explain my reasoning.
Web applications face limitations, such as the inability to access local files or interact with other applications on your device. They also cannot respond to global keyboard shortcuts. In contrast, a native application is not bound by these constraints. As shown in the video, users can highlight text anywhere, which is then automatically sent to ChatGPT along with relevant instructions. This essentially transforms the experience into a ChatGPT service that operates seamlessly across various applications. Instead of managing multiple instances of ChatGPT—one for Word, another as a Chrome extension, and one more in your IDE—the goal is to create a unified interface that works universally.
I’ve also incorporated a feature that allows users to save prompts or instructions to ChatGPT, which can significantly enhance efficiency:
I’m eager to hear your thoughts! Would you find such an application beneficial? What additional features would you suggest? I plan to release a follow-up article upon completing the app, and if I find a suggestion particularly appealing and feasible, I might incorporate it.
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