What is ChatGPT Code Interpreter? – Explained in Layman’s Terms

The ChatGPT Code Interpreter beta is finally out. This new feature rollout is making headlines. OpenAI is set to change the game of data science with this all-new ChatGPT plugin.

In this post, we’ll closely examine the Code Interpreter in ChatGPT.

• What is ChatGPT Code Interpreter?
• How to Enable ChatGPT Code Interpreter?
• How Does ChatGPT Code Interpreter Work?
• ChatGPT Code Interpreter – Use Cases + Examples

What is ChatGPT Code Interpreter?

Code Interpreter is a ChatGPT feature that enables data analysis & visualization, file conversion, code editing and other advanced tasks.

Based on the prompts, it generates a Python code and runs it in a sandbox environment to perform the task.

It is based on GPT-4 and also supports uploading and downloading files. It is supposed to reduce inaccuracies through coding. Code Interpreter is a great assistant for coders and data scientists as they can directly process files through codes and download the outcomes.

In simple terms, it is a Python programmer working for you!

The Code Interpreter (beta) is available to ChatGPT Plus users only. (If you’re new to ChatGPT Plus, you may need to join the ChatGPT code interpreter waitlist.)

How to Enable ChatGPT Code Interpreter?

ChatGPT Plus users must enable the Code Interpreter beta from Settings > Beta Features.

Once enabled, switch to GPT-4 mode and click Code Interpreter from the list.

Now, you have the ChatGPT Code Interpreter access!

How Does ChatGPT Code Interpreter Work?

ChatGPT generates responses using a large language model, which finds the possibility of the next word in a sequence. This guesswork is based on the data the language model was trained on. This results in a very generic and sometimes, inaccurate response.

On balance, Code Interpreter works through scripting. It uses the GPT-4 language model to generate Python scripts based on the prompts. The interpreter executes these scripts and provides the results. The response is generated based on the results of the script.

It produces more accurate results.

ChatGPT Code Interpreter supports 300+ in-built Python libraries, which you can use to modify files or perform specific tasks.

You can also upload files and process them through Python for desired results.

Popular supported file types include:

• .txt
• .pdf
• .doc
• .docx
• .jpeg
• .png
• .mp4
• .avi
• .csv
• .json
• .xml
• .xls
• .xlsx
• .cpp
• .py
• .html
• .db
• .sqlite

You can upload these files to Code Interpreter and perform specific actions using Python. For example, extracting text from images, data from .pdf files, etc.

Experts suggest that Code Interpreter can be a good tool for data visualization, but it should not be fully relied upon.

It has its own flaws.

ChatGPT Code Interpreter – Use Cases + Examples

The Code Interpreter in ChatGPT has multiple use cases, such as:

• Data Visualization & Analysis
• Image Manipulation
• Simple Video Editing
• Music Generation
• Data Cleaning and Extraction
• Academia Research
• Plotting Maths Functions

and more…

Let’s see how to use ChatGPT in Code Interpreter.

1. Visualize Datasets

You can visualize datasets by using the ChatGPT Code Interpreter.

Upload the data source file and use prompts like – “Run a basic data visualization.”

Here’s the result:

Modify the prompts per your needs.

Some examples of data file types include .csv and .json.

Some users also shared examples of performing descriptive analysis of data using the Code Interpreter.

2. Create a Video

Now, this one is popular on Twitter.

The Code Interpreter allows you to create videos from images.

For example, you can create a zoom-out video from an image.

Or create an animation from a static image.

3. Remove Background from Images

Ask ChatGPT Code Interpreter to remove the background from any image.

4. Extract Text from Documents

You can use Code Interpreter to scan documents or images.

It uses the Python library used for optical character recognition (OCR.)

For example, upload an image and ask ChatGPT to extract text from it. Or summarize text from a non-searchable Pdf file.

Wrapping Up

That’s all for ChatGPT Code Interpreter!

It is a powerful feature you can use for multiple purposes.

Just like having an experienced Python developer by your side, Code Interpreter ChatGPT is there to assist you!

It has a lot to offer to everyone, from data analysis to image processing.

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Stay tuned to this blog post. I will keep updating it with the latest use cases and experiments.🧪

Ciao 🙂