Create a custom GPT from a URL in 2 minutes

Introduction

In today's fast-paced digital world, creating a custom GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) that can understand and generate content based on a specific website is incredibly valuable. Thanks to a new open-source project, this process has become easier than ever. In just two minutes, you can set up a custom GPT by using a site URL as the basis for its knowledge. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to accomplish this using the new GPT Crawler project.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Begin by cloning the GPT Crawler repository from GitHub. This repository contains the necessary code and components required for the crawler. You can do this by running the following command:

git clone <repository-url>

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Once you have cloned the repository, navigate to the project folder and install the required dependencies using npm. This can be accomplished with:

npm install

Step 3: Configure the Project

Open the config.js file to set up your configuration. Here, you'll need to provide a few key pieces of information:

• Base URL: This is the starting point for the crawler. Enter the URL of the site you want to crawl.
• Matching Patterns: If you want to limit the crawler to specific pages, you can define a matching pattern. For example, if you only want to crawl documentation pages, specify that in the configuration.

Step 4: Run the Crawler

With everything configured, you can start the crawling process by executing:

npm start

As the crawler runs, you will see real-time updates in your terminal, showing the progress of the pages being crawled.

Step 5: Output JSON File

Once the crawling process is complete, the output will be saved in a new output.json file. This file will contain the title, URL, and extracted text from all the pages that were crawled, providing you with a rich dataset for your custom GPT.

Step 6: Upload to Chat GPT

Now that you have your data, you can upload the generated JSON file directly to Chat GPT. This step allows the model to access the specific information extracted from the website, enabling it to answer questions and generate content based on that data.

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FAQ

Q1: What is the GPT Crawler project?
A1: The GPT Crawler project is an open-source tool that allows users to create a custom GPT model by crawling websites and extracting relevant information from them.

Q2: How long does it take to set up a custom GPT?
A2: With the GPT Crawler project, you can set up a custom GPT in just two minutes by following the provided steps.

Q3: Do I need to have programming knowledge to use this tool?
A3: Basic familiarity with command-line tools and npm is helpful, but detailed programming knowledge is not required.

Q4: Can I specify which pages to crawl?
A4: Yes, you can use matching patterns in the configuration file to limit the crawler to specific sections of the website.

Q5: What happens after I upload the JSON file to Chat GPT?
A5: Once uploaded, Chat GPT can utilize the content from the JSON file to generate responses and provide relevant information based on the site's data.