Build a ChatGPT plugin in the cloud (20 minute tutorial)

Build a ChatGPT plugin in the cloud (20 minute tutorial)

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AI Summary

Build Your Own ChatGPT Plugin in 20 Minutes

Overview

• Create a simple to-do app plugin using a free cloud service to read, write, and delete to-dos.
• Resources and code available in the video description.

Service Used: Gadget

• Website: gadget.dev
• Features:
  • Fully hosted backend and frontend
  • Development and production environments
  • Hosted database
  • Node.js runtime

Steps to Create the Plugin

1. Create a New App
   • Log in to Gadget, name the project (e.g., “ChatGPT Plugin”).
   • Unique URL is created for the app.
2. Set Up Project Files
   • Create a folder public, then a subfolder .well-known.
   • Create a file named ai-plugin.json for plugin manifest.
   • Create an openapi.json file for the OpenAPI definition.
3. Define API Specification
   • Specify paths for to-do functionalities (GET, POST, PUT).
   • Provide necessary parameters and expected responses.
4. Integrate with ChatGPT
   • Copy the development URL for plugin installation in ChatGPT.
   • Ensure necessary settings and account privileges are in place.

Backend Logic

• Create models and routes in Gadget:
  • Models: Define to-do attributes (e.g., task, username).
  • Routes:
    • POST: Handle adding to-dos.
    • GET: Retrieve user-specific to-dos.
    • PUT: Update or delete to-dos.

Testing the Plugin

• Interact via ChatGPT to add and retrieve tasks.
• Verify data persistence and functionality.

Conclusion

• Simple process to create a ChatGPT plugin via Gadget.
• Encouragement to innovate and customize further based on the template provided.