Summary: ChatGPT currently lacks robust file management tools, making it difficult to work with multiple code files, track progress, and maintain productivity. Developers and technical users need a structured way to store, retrieve, and manage multiple files efficiently within the chat interface.
Problem Statement:
- Large files cause performance issues when stored as a single document.
- Searching through chat history for prior work is inefficient.
- Managing multiple files manually (copy-pasting between local files) disrupts workflow.
- There is no way to organize, rename, or browse past documents easily.
Proposed Solution:
- Multi-File Support:
- Allow users to create, store, and access multiple files within the chat interface.
- Provide a simple sidebar or file browser for quick navigation.
- File Persistence & Organization:
- Store files persistently within the chat history, allowing users to reopen and modify them without scrolling through messages. (I’m begging you here, I spend soooooo much time scrolling through pages of chat, it hides the core value chatGPT provides, if I can’t save and edit code and documents trivially)
- Implement versioning or snapshots for tracking changes.
- Download & Upload Improvements:
- Enable batch downloads of multiple files at once.
- Improve upload stability for larger files.
- Seamless Integration with Chat:
- Allow users to reference files easily in messages (e.g., “Modify
AstroTimes.jlto include XYZ”). - Maintain clear separation between discussion and stored files.
Expected Benefits:
- Dramatic workflow improvements for developers, researchers, and writers.
- Reduced friction in iterative development, allowing users to refine code and documents without manual copy-pasting.
- Better collaboration & history tracking, making it easier to revisit past work.
This feature would significantly enhance ChatGPT’s usability for technical and professional users. Implementing a structured file management system would make ChatGPT a much more powerful development and documentation tool.