Plugins & Skills
Summary
OpenAI's ChatGPT now integrates plugins and skills for enhanced productivity. This video demonstrates using Gmail and Google Calendar to manage client communications and schedule meetings. Users can then save these workflows as reusable "Meeting Prep" skills. This feature allows for automating complex tasks, streamlining professional workflows directly within ChatGPT.
Why it matters
Why it matters: This update moves ChatGPT beyond a chatbot into a workflow automation tool. It directly impacts professionals who manage communications and scheduling. By combining plugins (external tools) with custom skills (saved workflows), OpenAI offers a powerful way to automate multi-step tasks. This approach rivals specialized productivity software and could influence how other frontier labs like Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot approach enterprise applications. Future developments may focus on expanding the library of available plugins and skills.
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Rated low: routine. Worth knowing, not worth rearranging your day for.
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Questions people ask
- What can ChatGPT do with plugins and skills?
- It can use plugins like Gmail and Google Calendar to find emails, schedule meetings, and create briefs. These processes can be saved as reusable skills.
- What is a "Meeting Prep" skill?
- It is a saved workflow that automates the process of preparing for a meeting, including finding client emails and scheduling, so it can be reused.
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