OpenAI Unveils GPT Store for Discovering and Sharing Custom Chatbots: How does it work?

Robert Keus
Brthrs Agency
Published in
3 min readJan 13, 2024
Screenshot of the GPT Store

OpenAI has recently launched the GPT Store, a groundbreaking platform where users can find and share customized versions of ChatGPT, the AI chatbot. This innovative move aims to broaden the accessibility and utility of AI technology, allowing users, including those with no programming experience, to create and benefit from specialized GPTs.

A New Era in AI Customization and Collaboration

Since the announcement of GPTs two months ago, users have created over three million custom versions of ChatGPT. This impressive figure underscores the immense interest and potential in AI customization. To further facilitate this burgeoning ecosystem, OpenAI is rolling out the GPT Store to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise users.

Exploring the GPT Store

The GPT Store can be accessed at chat.openai.com/gpts. It showcases a wide range of GPTs developed by both OpenAI partners and the community. The store features a community leaderboard that highlights popular and trending GPTs across various categories such as DALL·E, writing, research, programming, education, and lifestyle.

Weekly Highlights and Featured GPTs

OpenAI ensures that new and impactful GPTs gain visibility by featuring them weekly. Some of the initial featured GPTs include:

  • Personalized trail recommendations from AllTrails.
  • Search and synthesis of results from 200M academic papers with Consensus.
  • Khan Academy’s Code Tutor for expanding coding skills.
  • Design assistance for presentations and social posts with Canva.
  • Book recommendations with Books.
  • CK-12 Flexi AI tutor for learning math and science.

Creating Your Own Custom GPT

GPTs are custom versions of ChatGPT that users can tailor for specific tasks or topics by combining instructions, knowledge, and capabilities. They can be as simple or as complex as needed, addressing anything from language learning to technical support. Plus and Enterprise users can start creating GPTs at chat.openai.com/create.

How to Create a GPT:

  1. Go to chat.openai.com/gpts/editor (or select your name and then “My GPTs”).
  2. Select “Create a GPT”.
  3. In the Create tab, message the GPT Builder to help you build a new GPT. For instance, “Make a creative assistant for generating visuals for new products” or “Make a software engineer to help format my code.”
  4. In the Configure tab, name and set the description of your GPT. Here, you can select actions like browsing the web or creating images.
  5. When ready, select “Publish” to share your GPT with others.

Advanced Settings in the GPT Editor:

  • Adding an Image: Ask the GPT Builder to create an image for your GPT or upload your own.
  • Additional Instructions: Provide detailed guidelines on the GPT’s behavior and functionalities.
  • Prompt Starters: Set examples of prompts for users to initiate conversations.
  • Knowledge: Provide context or reference material for your GPT.
  • New Capabilities: Enable Web Browsing, DALL·E Image Generation, and Advanced Data Analysis.
  • Custom Actions: Make third-party APIs available to your GPT for enhanced functionality.

Brthrs Agency: Your Partner in Building Custom GPTs

At Brthrs Agency, we specialize in helping businesses integrate custom GPTs into their operations. We can assist you in building GPTs tailored to your specific needs and connecting them to your data sources. Whether you’re looking to enhance customer service, streamline operations, or innovate in your industry, our team is ready to support you in harnessing the power of AI.

Revenue Opportunities and Management Features

OpenAI is set to launch a GPT builder revenue program in Q1. Team and Enterprise customers can also manage GPTs with enhanced admin controls. Conversations with GPTs in these plans are not used to improve OpenAI’s models.

The Future of AI Customization

OpenAI’s GPT Store represents a significant step in the evolution of AI customization and user engagement. It not only enables a wider audience to harness the power of AI but also opens up new avenues for creativity and innovation in the AI space.

For more information and to explore the diverse range of GPTs, visit chat.openai.com/gpts.

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