Google Sheets how to use it with the ChatGPT API.
Google Sheets and optimize work processes. Are you looking for a way to increase productivity at work and save time? Look no further than integrating ChatGPT with Google Sheets. This innovative pairing allows you to automate repetitive tasks and simplify data management.
In this article, we will guide you through using ChatGPT to create formulas, analyze data, and more, all directly from Google Sheets.
To begin, it’s important to understand APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). APIs act as an intermediary between two applications, allowing one application to access the data and functionality of another. Essentially, APIs define the rules for how two software systems communicate with each other.
Using APIs, developers can communicate with complex software or systems without knowing the details of their inner workings. ChatGPT is a generative model that can automate work processes and provide structured responses to input sent via API.
Although OpenAPI has yet to release the ChatGPT API, it is possible to link Google Sheets with the GPT-3 language model (which predates ChatGPT).
To connect Google Sheets with OpenAI, you must first create a personal OpenAI account. Once you have an account, you can request the generation of a new personal API key. This key will allow you to connect your self-developed applications with OpenAI’s generative model.
To activate the generative model, create a blank spreadsheet on Google Sheets and copy the JavaScript code found on GitHub. Then, rename the spreadsheet and click on Extensions, Apps Script to paste the JavaScript source code. Rename the script, enter your personal API key, and save the project.
The script will add a function called AI() that can be called from the Google Spreadsheet. This function receives the user’s question (prompt) and optionally the values temperature and model. The model allows you to select the OpenAI model you want to use, while temperature allows you to define the “creativity level” of the generative model.
With the AI() function, you can ask the generative model to provide answers to your queries. The great thing is that the answers provided by OpenAI can be further processed with other Google Sheets formulas or presented in CSV or JSON format.
It’s important to note that free OpenAI accounts come with a limited number of tokens for natural language processing. Once you exceed your quota, you will need to check your plan and billing details.
In summary, integrating ChatGPT with Google Sheets can optimize your work processes and save valuable time. With the ability to automate repetitive tasks and simplify data management, you can improve productivity at work.
