Add Actions to your GPT in ChatGPT! (Full Guide)

Introduction and Overview

In this video, the speaker introduces the topic of adding actions to GPT within Chat GPT. They mention that the video will be quick and to the point, but for more in-depth information, viewers can consider purchasing the Chat GPT Mastery course.

Creating a GPT for Reading Emails and Converting to Google Calendar Events

• The speaker selects "Create a GPT" and skips the create section to go straight to configure.

• The goal is to create a GPT that can read emails and convert them into Google Calendar events.

• The speaker names this GPT "Text to Event" and provides a short description.

• Instructions are created for the GPT, including summarizing messages, identifying events or tasks, and formatting event details using conditional logic.

Connecting Chat GPT with Google Calendar

This section focuses on connecting Chat GPT with Google Calendar using Zapier.

Importing Actions from Zapier

• To connect with Google Calendar, Zapier is used.

• A URL provided in the description is imported into Chat GPT using "Import from URL."

• This imports all the schema for available actions from Zapier.

Setting Up Automation with Zapier

• A link in the description leads to a page where users can set up automations with Chat GPT using Zapier.

• Users need to sign in with a free Zapier account.

• An action is added by typing "Google Calendar" in the search bar.

• Various actions related to Google Calendar are displayed, such as creating an event or updating an event.

Configuring Action Details

• The speaker chooses "Quick Add Event" as an example action for simplicity.

• A specific Google Calendar account is selected.

• The option of having AI guess a calendar or setting a specific value is available.

• The "Describe Event" field can be left for AI to guess based on the provided instructions' format.

Finalizing the GPT Action

• The speaker selects "Show All Options" to see additional configuration options.

• An action name is given, such as "Create Event from Text with GPT."

• The action is enabled.

Adding Rules and Instructions

This section covers adding rules and instructions for the GPT action.

Copying Rules from Zapier Help Document

• A help document with AI actions using Zapier is referenced.

• The section on rules provides valuable information that needs to be copied and pasted into Chat GPT's instructions.

Pasting Rules into Chat GPT Instructions

• The copied rules are pasted below the existing instructions in Chat GPT.

• Unnecessary lines related to multiple actions are deleted since only one action is used in this example.

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Setting up the Confirmation Link

This section explains how to set up the confirmation link for an action in JPT.

Selecting and Pasting the URL

• Copy the desired URL.

• Go to JPT and locate the confirmation link field.

• Paste the URL into the confirmation link field.

Naming Your Action

• Retrieve the action name from "Setting Up Your GPT Action" in JPT.

• Copy and paste the action name exactly as it is.

• Close the action settings.

Saving and Confirming

• Save your action by selecting "Save to Only Me" in the upper right-hand corner.

• Click on "Confirm" to finalize your action setup.

Testing GPT with Google Calendar Integration

This section demonstrates how to test a GPT model integrated with Google Calendar using a fictional email example.

Sending a Test Message

• Paste a fictional email text into your created GPT model.

• Send off the message.

Reviewing Event Details

• The GPT model provides a general summary of the email content.

• If an event is detected, it will display event details.

Adding Event to Google Calendar

• Respond with "Add this to my Google Calendar" to add the event automatically.

• Sign in if prompted for authentication via Zapier account access.

• Grant necessary permissions for authentication.

Viewing Event in Google Calendar

• After successful authentication, refresh your messages or wait for permission prompts.

• Grant any additional permissions required for starting actions.

• The entire event will be added to your Google Calendar automatically.

• Use provided link to view event details in Google Calendar interface.

Exploring Actions in ChatGPT with Zapier Integration

This section highlights Zapier integration capabilities within ChatGPT, offering access to over 6,000 apps and 20,000 actions.

Importing Zapier URL

• Learn how to import a Zapier URL into ChatGPT.

• Explore the wide range of available actions for experimentation and customization.

Conclusion and Course Recommendation

The video concludes with a call-to-action for viewers to like, subscribe, and consider purchasing the ChatGPT Mastery Course for in-depth learning.

Course Recommendation

• The ChatGPT Mastery Course is recommended for comprehensive learning of ChatGPT from start to finish.

• Find the course link in the video description or top pinned comment.