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| ChatGPT has been utilized by over 100 million users since its initial launch. |
Currently, ChatGPT has become an indispensable tool, catering to various tasks, from online searches to essay composition, making it difficult to avoid. According to a Wired.com article by David Nield on March 12, 2023, ChatGPT has already amassed over 100 million users since its launch.
Despite ChatGPT's impressive text generation capabilities, its user interface remains relatively basic, regardless of whether you use the free version or subscribe to ChatGPT Plus for $20 per month. To address this, third-party browser extensions come to the rescue by simplifying the usage of ChatGPT on different websites. These extensions fill in missing features, such as a chat exporter, and offer enhanced prompts to improve interactions with the AI bot.
One notable extension is "Merlin," which ensures ChatGPT is always at your fingertips, ready to assist you with various tasks, whether it's crafting a response to a social media post or summarizing a lengthy piece of text. These extensions are compatible with the latest versions of Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome, unless specified otherwise.
To activate Merlin, simply select a block of text and use the Ctrl+M (Windows) or Cmd+M (macOS) keyboard shortcut. Once launched, you can instruct Merlin on the specific task you want ChatGPT to perform, such as summarizing, responding, or writing.
For example, you can highlight the contents of an email and ask Merlin or ChatGPT to compose a reply. Although there is a limit of 31 requests per day, having the chatbot conveniently located within your browser makes it a highly useful tool.
Google ChatGPT
Another option is Google ChatGPT, which doesn't require waiting for Google to launch ChatGPT separately. It displays chatbot results alongside regular Google search results whenever you conduct a search.
Certain queries benefit more from this feature than others; while ChatGPT may not provide the latest sports scores, it can define DNA, for instance. To ensure the answers load correctly, make sure you are logged in to your ChatGPT account in your browser.
The ChatGPT box is seamlessly integrated with the standard Google search results, allowing you to initiate a new chat with ChatGPT from there. If you prefer not to have the add-on run automatically during every search, you can configure it to run manually.
Enhanced ChatGPT
The Enhanced ChatGPT extension lives up to its name by enriching the standard ChatGPT interface with valuable additional functionalities. These include the ability to export your conversations in Markdown format and a variety of prompt tools to aid you in your interactions.
Among the prompt tools offered are web picture search triggers, travel guidance triggers, translation triggers, and JavaScript programming triggers. Once the extension is installed, these tools become immediately accessible for use.
After configuring the add-on, you'll find a new option called "Export Chat" located in the lower left corner. While there are no other export choices available, having a duplicate of your chats can prove to be beneficial in various situations.
WritingMate
If you're looking to leverage ChatGPT for various online writing tasks like emails or social media posts, WritingMate proves to be a handy option. You can access it either through the Ctrl+M keyboard shortcut on Windows or the Cmd+M shortcut on Mac OS, or by clicking the floating icon located to the right of your browser window.
Apart from granting you the freedom to use ChatGPT in any way you desire across the websites you visit, this plugin also provides useful prompts and allows you to quickly modify and enhance ChatGPT's responses.
There's an option for a $15 monthly premium subscription, which offers longer messages and more than 10 messages per day. However, the free access to the tool should help you determine whether it suits your needs and proves beneficial to you.
WebChatGPT
Undoubtedly, ChatGPT is an impressive technological advancement; however, it does have its limitations, such as the inability to perform traditional web searches and access the most up-to-date information.
To address this, WebChatGPT (compatible with Chrome, Edge, and Firefox) comes into play. This extension integrates AI-generated responses alongside regular online search results within the ChatGPT interface, aiming to provide you with a blend of both types of replies that are coherent and helpful.
The effectiveness of this approach may vary depending on the nature of the queries. You can test its impact on the platform by asking ChatGPT questions like "Who is the President?" and "Give me the latest Wired news." This will allow you to observe how the extension enhances the overall experience.
Prometheus
Prometheus offers a unique way to interact with ChatGPT, resembling natural communication with a real person, which can be more convenient for some users who find speaking easier than typing. This approach introduces fresh and innovative ways of engaging with AI.
To begin speaking, you can simply press and hold the space bar while using Prometheus within the ChatGPT interface. Moreover, the extension provides customization options, including the ability to automatically receive prompts when you pause speaking.
Additionally, accessing ChatGPT from any website becomes effortless with this extension. Just click on the extension icon in your browser's toolbar, and you can start chatting with the AI bot right away.
Export and Share in ChatGPT
One of the most significant limitations of the ChatGPT interface is the absence of a straightforward method to transfer content to other locations. Currently, users are limited to the traditional copy-paste approach.
However, this limitation can be overcome with the help of ChatGPT Export and Sharing, a useful extension compatible with Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. While setting it up in your browser might require a bit of time, the provided detailed instructions make the process seamless, and the advantages it offers make it well worth the effort.
Once the extension is installed, additional export buttons will be added below the prompt box. This enhancement allows you to create shareable links for your chats and also save them as images and documents, broadening the ways you can interact with and share your ChatGPT conversations.