Automatically Use Cloud Files in ChatGPT

ChatGPT Feature requests
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Objective:

Allow ChatGPT to access files and folders via shared cloud links (e.g., OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox) to always work with the most up-to-date version of a document. This feature is intended to significantly improve productivity for projects like stories, documentation, programming tasks, or teamwork.

Feature Description:

1. Shared Link Integration

  • Users can input a public or restricted shared link to a file or folder in ChatGPT’s configuration.
  • Example:
    https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=xyz

2. Automatic Retrieval

  • ChatGPT fetches the latest version of the file as needed.
  • Supported file formats: .docx, .txt, .pdf, .csv, and other relevant types.

3. Read-Only Access

  • ChatGPT has read-only access to the provided files.

4. Manual Control

  • Any changes or suggestions from ChatGPT are always based on the latest files and must be manually reviewed by the user.

5. Support for Multiple Cloud Services

  • OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and other platforms offering shared links.

Technical Implementation:

Steps for Users:

  1. Add a shared link:
  • Input field for cloud links in the configuration settings.
  1. Verification:
  • A “Test Link” button checks the validity and access permissions.
  1. File Access:
  • ChatGPT retrieves the file only when needed and synchronizes automatically if changes are detected.

Backend Integration:

  • Link Validation:
    • ChatGPT verifies if the link is valid and accessible.
  • File Format Detection:
    • The file is analyzed and processed according to its type.
  • Status Management:
    • ChatGPT stores the link temporarily and updates the file only when changes are made.

Use Cases:

  1. Story Writing:
  • Authors can organize chapters and notes in cloud folders. Updates are seamlessly integrated into the workflow.
  1. Team Collaboration:
  • Shared documents edited in the cloud can be efficiently analyzed or modified.
  1. Programming:
  • Developers can upload their scripts to get suggestions or debugging ideas.

User Interface:

Configuration Page:

  • Option: “Enable Cloud File Access”
  • Input Field: Add a shared link
  • Buttons:
    • [Test Link] – Verifies accessibility.
    • [Save] – Saves the link.

Benefits:

  1. Up-to-Date Files:
  • Users always work with the latest version of the file.
  1. Time-Saving:
  • No need to manually upload files repeatedly.
  1. Flexibility:
  • Supports multiple cloud services.
  1. Security:
  • Files remain in the cloud and are not permanently stored by ChatGPT.

Note:

“Made by EnusDE and ChatGPT”

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