How to Create a Basic Research Assistant GPT
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Basic Research Assistant GPT: step-by-step guide
On ChatGPT's main interface, navigate to the left-side panel and click 'Explore GPTs'.
Tap the 'Create' button at the top-right corner to get started.
Following that, switch the tab from Create to 'Configure'.
Set a distinctive display photo that represents your basic research assistant GPT. To do that, click the 'Add' icon and upload the image file you wish to use.
Subsequently, assign a unique GPT 'Name' and 'Description'. Enter the details into their respective input fields.
Prepare a comprehensive and detailed array of guidelines that describes the purpose, function, behavior, and capability of the basic research assistant GPT you wish to create. Type it into the 'Instructions' input field.
Add a few text prompt examples to guide the users through the first step. Type them one by one into the 'Conversation Starters' input field.
If you want to provide additional references from external resources, click the 'Upload Files' button under Knowledge and import the documents containing the data you wish to use.
Go over the Capabilities section afterwards, then tick the checkbox beside the GPT functions you wish to enable. Likewise, set up several Actions if you intend to integrate your basic research assistant GPT with third-party tools.
Once done, go to the Preview Area and test out your basic research assistant GPT for the first time. Type a text prompt into the provided input field and then click 'Submit'.
Review the initial performance of your custom GPT for basic research assistance. If you're satisfied with the result, click the 'Create' button at the top-right corner.
Specify your preferred access configuration, then tap 'Save' to proceed.
After completing these steps, your basic research assistant GPT will be created and published.
Quick answer: To create a basic research assistant GPT, navigate to Explore GPTs, click Create, switch to Configure, and add a photo, name, description, instructions, conversation starters, and knowledge files. Next, enable capabilities and actions, test the GPT in the preview area, and finally save your preferred access configuration to publish it.
About this tutorial
Build your own basic research assistant in the app by configuring instructions, knowledge files, capabilities, and conversation starters. This guide shows how to create a Basic Research Assistant GPT in 13 steps, starting with "On ChatGPT's main interface, navigate to the left-side panel and click 'Explore GPTs'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, your basic research assistant GPT will be created and pub...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real product interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Basic Research Assistant GPT?
13 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
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