chatgpt-advanced - Provide Real-Time Web Access to ChatGPT

Introduction to ChatGPT-Advanced

The ChatGPT-Advanced project revolves around enhancing the capabilities of ChatGPT, a popular language model chatbot developed by OpenAI. This extension is designed to revolutionize the user experience by integrating real-time web access, allowing users to obtain more relevant and updated responses directly from the web.

Overview

ChatGPT-Advanced is available as a browser extension compatible with popular web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. By adding web access to ChatGPT, users can overcome one of the significant limitations of the standard ChatGPT model – lack of access to current internet data. With ChatGPT-Advanced, responses are more precise, enriched with the latest information drawn from the internet.

Installation Guide

Chrome and Microsoft Edge

For users of Chrome and Edge browsers, installing ChatGPT-Advanced is straightforward:

Download the prebuilt Chrome zip file from the extension's build link.
Unzip the downloaded file.
Open the extensions page in your browser (chrome://extensions for Chrome and edge://extensions for Edge).
Enable the developer mode, located at the top right corner.
Click on Load unpacked and select the unzipped folder.
Navigate to ChatGPT and start using your enhanced ChatGPT experience.

Firefox

Firefox users have two options depending on the version they use:

Temporary Installation in official Release or Beta:
1. Go to about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefox.
2. Click Load Temporary Add-on and select your zip file.
Persistent Installation in Nightly or Developer Edition:
1. Change the xpinstall.signatures.required setting to false in about:config.
2. Load the add-on through about:addons using the gear icon and selecting Install Add-on From File.

Building from Source

For users interested in building the extension from the source:

Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/qunash/chatgpt-advanced.git.
Run npm install to set up necessary dependencies.
Execute npm run build-prod to build the project.
The completed extension can be found in the build/ folder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the extension ask for permission to access all websites?

The extension operates without a backend server, performing web searches and extracting webpage text entirely within your browser. Hence, it requires permission to access all websites to function properly.

What if the extension isn't working?

Conflicts with other ChatGPT extensions can prevent WebChatGPT from displaying correctly. Disabling other related extensions and refreshing the page often resolves these issues. For further assistance, users can join their Discord server.

Does the extension collect data?

No, the ChatGPT-Advanced extension does not collect any user data or engage in analytics tracking.

Conclusion

ChatGPT-Advanced is a powerful tool for anyone looking to enhance their interactions with ChatGPT by leveraging the latest information available on the internet. The extension is user-friendly, respects privacy, and is a must-have for users seeking the most current and comprehensive answers to their queries.