One of the exciting new features of ChatGPT is the ability to install plugins, which enhance the chatbot’s capabilities. However, with over 80 plugins available in the ChatGPT store, selecting the right ones can be challenging. Additionally, making informed choices is crucial since you can only run three plugins simultaneously.
To assist, we’ve tested the most popular plugins and compiled a list of those we believe are particularly beneficial for developers. Note that before accessing the store or installing plugins, you’ll need to enable the plugin beta feature.
Top ChatGPT Plugins for Developers:
- ChatWithGit
A recent addition to the ChatGPT store, ChatWithGit allows you to search GitHub for code snippets directly within ChatGPT and provides links to the corresponding repositories. This is a great time saver when looking for existing solutions rather than starting from scratch.Sample usage: It’s akin to the classic developer joke: “I stole your code.” “No worries, it’s not my code either,” or in GitHub’s case, “Thanks for the fork!” - Code Interpreter
Although currently in closed alpha, this plugin is one of the most exciting additions. It enables users to run Python code within a chat, upload or download files, and even make adjustments with the help of ChatGPT. Some users are already leveraging it to analyze large datasets. For example, one user created a map of U.S. lighthouse locations with a single prompt. According to OpenAI, the code runs in a secure, sandboxed environment, making it a powerful tool for data analysis. - Zapier
Zapier, known for its integration capabilities, allows ChatGPT to connect with over 5,000 apps such as Google Sheets, Gmail, and Slack. You can execute any of Zapier’s actions directly within ChatGPT. This opens up impressive automation possibilities, though there are concerns about potential data exposure given ChatGPT’s previous data breaches. - Prompt Perfect
Crafting the perfect prompt for ChatGPT can be difficult, but Prompt Perfect simplifies the process by rewording your input to optimize results. It works not only with ChatGPT but also with other language models like GPT-4, MidJourney, and DALL-E 2, making it a highly useful tool for improving prompt accuracy. - Link Reader
Link Reader allows ChatGPT to access and analyze content from various link types, such as PDFs, PPTs, and Word documents. Commands like “summarize” or “analyze” enable deeper insights than a typical search engine might provide. We found it effective in reviewing detailed reports. - Wolfram Alpha
The Wolfram plugin enhances ChatGPT’s mathematical capabilities by integrating Wolfram Alpha for real-time data, computation, and visualization. For example, without the plugin, ChatGPT might struggle with complex math, but with Wolfram Alpha, it can handle more advanced calculations and offer clearer visual representations.
