How to access, install and use AI ChatGPT-4 plugins (and why you should)?

ChatGPT is more popular than ice cream on a hot summer day. However, it is quite difficult to get the most out of it. Recently, OpenAI added plug-ins to the paid version of the service - ChatGPT Plus, and getting useful information from ChatGPT-4 has become easier than ever.

ChatGPT plugins are enhancements to the chatbot that add to its capabilities. For example, Kayak and Expedia plugins allow you to answer travel questions in real time. These plugins can be found in the ChatGPT plugin store.

Although a few are created by OpenAI, the vast majority are written by third-party developers. All ChatGPT plugins are designed to work with GPT-4; they cannot work with the free ChatGPT-3.5 system. There are 263 plugins to date, with more being added every day.

These plugins offer a variety of services. They can help you write excellent ChatGPT tips, help you make restaurant reservations, give financial advice, and provide timely links to astrological predictions using artificial intelligence. For now, all plugins are free to use. That will change.

However, keep in mind that ChatGPT plugins and ChatGPT extensions are not the same thing. ChatGPT Chrome extensions, such as WebChatGPT and Compose AI, make it easy to use any version of ChatGPT in the Chrome browser.

Plugins add additional search capabilities to the chatbot and integrate it with third-party services. Extensions, like any other Chrome extensions, are simply added through the Chrome Web Store. Plugins are more complicated. Here's how to find and install them.

How to install ChatGPT-4 plug-ins

What you will need: A ChatGPT Plus account, a computer, and an Internet connection.

To access the new features, you must subscribe to ChatGPT Plus. To do so, log in to your ChatGPT account and click Upgrade to Plus in the lower left corner. Enter your payment information and make a recurring payment of $20/month. After your first payment, you will immediately have access to the new features.

Beta features are disabled by default. To enable them, click the three dots next to your username in the lower left corner and select Settings.

Click the Beta Features tab in the Settings menu. Click the slider buttons next to Browse with Bing and Plugins to enable access to ChatGPT's "Browse with Bing" features and plugins.

Exit Settings to start using the new ChatGPT features.

How to use ChatGPT Browse with Bing?

The ChatGPT Browse with Bing and ChatGPT plugins are separate functions. However, the Browse with Bing feature is very useful and I should mention it.

That's exactly what it says. Instead of being limited to data for September 2021 and earlier, ChatGPT allows you to access current information. That's a real advantage. Here's how to use the Browse with Bing feature.

1. Select a model of artificial intelligence and its characteristics

Start a new chat in ChatGPT. In the upper middle part of the screen, you have the option to select the GPT-3.5 model or the more advanced GPT-4. Hover over the GPT-4 button, and the option to view the beta version will appear. Click on it to select it.

2. Write your prompt

Use ChatGPT as usual. The Browse with Bing feature is best for questions or inquiries that require up-to-date information or data. For example, ask about the latest news on a particular topic, such as a company's stock price or the score of a recent game.

3. Viewing results

Behind the scenes, ChatGPT does it for you by providing accurate, relevant, timely and quotable information.

Click on each citation number to go to the web page where ChatGPT found information about it.

How to use ChatGPT plug-ins?

Follow the steps below to get started with these third-party plug-ins.

1. Select a model of artificial intelligence and its characteristics

Start a new chat room and hover over the GPT-4 option at the top. Click on the plugin options.

2. Go to the plugin store

Click the drop-down arrow under the GPT-4 button. A button to access the plugin store will appear. Here you can view the list of ChatGPT plugins.

If you find a program you want to try, click on the green Install button next to it. Once installed, you can access it at any time from the same menu.

3. Explore plug-ins

Review and test plugins to determine which ones best suit your needs. If you don't like something, it can simply be removed. New plugins are added every day, so check the plugin store regularly.

Here I was fiddling with the Kayak plugin and hotels on the Vancouver waterfront.

Questions and answers

What are the disadvantages of ChatGPT-4 plugins?

• They're all beta versions, and sometimes it shows. Sometimes they give excruciatingly wrong answers. Other times the plugins don't work.
• Currently, there is a strict limit on the number of simultaneously active plugins. They can be swapped around, but no more than three can be active at any given time.
• Currently, you can only browse the web or use a plug-in. You can't do both at the same time. Some plugins duplicate web access in their functionality, so this is not as big a problem as it may seem at first glance.
• Keep in mind that when using plugins, you are still limited to 25 ChatGPT-4 requests every three hours. Once you pass this threshold, you will revert back to ChatGPT 3.5. So before you start a session, be clear about what you want to accomplish.
• This is a completely new kind of software, and OpenAI states that no plug-in can be used for malware, fraud, or spreading misinformation. Nor can it be used to bypass or interfere with OpenAI's security systems, but that doesn't mean it can't happen. Caution.

How to use ChatGPT-4 plug-ins

After installation, all you need to do is select the model with the activated functions. And that's it. Under the hood, ChatGPT's application programming interfaces (APIs) are called, but you don't have to worry about the technical details. Just write your request and get to work.

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you will be able to unlock the full potential of ChatGPT Plus. Remember that, as with any other tool, it is your responsibility to verify the accuracy of the information provided. Even the most advanced ChatGPT-4 and plugins can still make mistakes. Good luck and happy searching!