Automate ANY task using ChatGPT! (with GPT actions feature)

Introduction

ChatGPT is an incredible tool for automating tasks, but its full potential is often underutilized. Many users find themselves copying and pasting information back and forth between ChatGPT and various applications, leading to inefficiencies. In this article, we will explore how to harness the power of ChatGPT along with the GPT actions feature to automate a variety of tasks directly within the platform. Whether you’re pulling information from applications like WordPress, Google Docs, Google Sheets, or even social media posts and emails, you can stay within ChatGPT, click a button, and retrieve needed information instantly.

By the end of this article, you will learn how to automate your tasks effectively, leverage ChatGPT to send emails, update Google Sheets, create Google Docs, analyze PDFs, and much more—without leaving your screen. Along with a detailed walkthrough, a checklist, and resources to enhance your experience, we will provide you with everything you need to be successful.

Understanding the Basics

Before diving into automation, it’s essential to understand how requests work under the hood. The terminology used includes:

• GET Request: This is where you retrieve information from an external application (represented by a red line).
• POST Request: This is where you perform actions, such as posting information to another application (represented by a blue line).

For example, you might prompt ChatGPT with “How many new emails do I have today?” This action triggers a GET request to Gmail, retrieving your latest email count. Conversely, if you send a command like, “Write a story about a dog and send it to my Google Docs,” this action would generate a POST request.

Step-by-Step Automation Guide

To demonstrate how to automate tasks using ChatGPT, let’s build a system that allows you to aggregate AI news articles and create LinkedIn posts seamlessly.

Step 1: Create Your Custom GPT

1. Click on "My GPTs" in the upper right-hand corner and select "Create a GPT."
2. Fill in the necessary details:
   • Name: LinkedIn Master
   • Description: A tool to automate LinkedIn posting with aggregated AI news articles.
   • Profile Picture: Use an image relevant to your tool.
3. Write instructions for how the GPT will operate, such as:
   • “You are a LinkedIn growth specialist. When I say 'fetch articles,' contact my webhook and get me the most recent articles on AI."
4. Set up conversation starters like “fetch articles,” enabling easy access to your automation.

Step 2: Connect to Make.com

Now that your GPT is set up, create automation in Make.com (formerly Integromat) to connect your GPT to external applications:

1. Create a new scenario by selecting "Webhooks."
2. Set the Webhook URL for your GPT.
3. Add modules to gather data from RSS feeds for AI news articles, using your desired sources (like MIT News, Tech Crunch, etc.).

Step 3: Create the GET Request

1. Format the data you retrieve in a structured format that ChatGPT can understand. This involves setting up a Webhook response that returns the article title, author, and relevant URLs to your GPT.
2. Integrate this GET request into your GPT’s action.

Step 4: Create the POST Request

If you wish to automate posting to LinkedIn, you also need to set up a POST request:

1. In the schema you created for your GPT, add a POST HTTP method.
2. Define required fields like post title and post content while also revising your instructions in ChatGPT to include structured data.
3. Create an automation in Make.com to send the formatted LinkedIn post automatically.

Testing and Publishing

Once your schema is set, release your custom GPT for testing. When you say "fetch articles," it should pull the latest content. Following this, when you select an article for your LinkedIn post, the system will automatically generate and send it based on the instructions provided.

By utilizing this comprehensive workflow, you can effortlessly create a supply chain of task automation right inside ChatGPT.

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Keyword

• Automate Tasks
• ChatGPT
• GPT Actions
• GET Request
• POST Request
• LinkedIn Automation
• RSS Feeds
• AI News Articles
• Make.com

FAQ

Q1: What can I automate using ChatGPT?
A1: You can automate various tasks such as retrieving content from emails, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and social media posts, all within ChatGPT without the need to copy and paste.

Q2: How do GET and POST requests work in this context?
A2: A GET request is used to retrieve information from external sources, while a POST request is used to send information, such as creating posts in applications like LinkedIn.

Q3: Is it difficult to set up such automation?
A3: While it involves several steps like creating a customized GPT, connecting to Make.com, and setting up requests, comprehensive guides and checklists are available to assist you throughout the process.

Q4: Can I customize the automation to my specific needs?
A4: Yes, you can tailor the prompts and instructions according to your specific requirements for both retrieving information and creating posts.

Q5: Why should I join the AI Foundations Community?
A5: Joining the community provides you with additional resources, support, and networking opportunities with others looking to enhance their productivity using AI.