Learning Timeline
Key Insights
Difference from Legacy Plugins
Unlike the old Plugins, Connected Apps allow ChatGPT to autonomously decide when to use an application without the user needing to manually 'enable' it every time.
Two-Way Control Access
ChatGPT is no longer just a read-only tool; it can now perform actions, such as editing text on a slide or adding songs directly to your playlist.
Prompts
Prompt for Generating Canva Presentations
Target:
ChatGPT
create a presentation with Canva for my AI news, you can use show that compares Google versus ChatGPT
Prompt for Building Spotify Playlists
Target:
ChatGPT
create a work playlist with Studio Ghibli music
Step by Step
How to Link Connected Apps in ChatGPT
- Ensure you are using a VPN set to a 'US' location (this feature is currently limited to the United States).
- Click on your profile or account name in the bottom-left corner of the ChatGPT screen.
- Select the 'Settings' menu.
- Click on the 'Apps' or 'Connected Apps' section in the left sidebar.
- Find 'Canva' or 'Spotify' in the list of available applications.
- Click the 'Connect' or 'Activate' button for your chosen app.
- Log in to your Canva/Spotify account via the pop-up window to authorize access.
- Confirm that the app now appears under the 'Active Apps' list.
Generating and Editing Canva Slides Directly in ChatGPT
- Start a new chat and enter a prompt specifically mentioning 'Canva' and your presentation topic.
- Wait for ChatGPT to generate several presentation drafts directly within the chat.
- Click on your preferred draft to view a full preview without leaving ChatGPT.
- Provide a follow-up prompt to modify the content, such as changing titles or inputting new data.
- Click the 'Make the edit' button when ChatGPT asks to confirm the changes.
- Click 'Commit the changes' to save those edits directly into your Canva project.
- Open the Canva app or website to see your final results, which have been automatically updated.
Building and Managing Spotify Playlists via ChatGPT
- Enter a prompt asking ChatGPT to create a playlist based on a specific mood or genre.
- ChatGPT will detect the music requirement and use the Spotify app automatically without needing a 'Connect' command again.
- Wait for the song list to be displayed within ChatGPT.
- Click the provided playlist link to open Spotify and view the added tracks.
- Use additional prompts to add or mix in other genres (e.g., 'mix in movie soundtracks') to the same playlist.
- Check the Spotify app on other devices; the playlist will be updated in real-time based on ChatGPT's actions.
