This project provides a ChatGPT integration for Jupyter Notebooks and the IPython Shell, enabling users to interact with OpenAI's language models directly within their development environment. It's designed for data scientists and developers who want to leverage AI for coding assistance, code generation, and conversational querying without leaving their familiar workflow.

How It Works

The extension utilizes IPython's magic commands (%%chat, %chat_config, %chat_models, %chat_help) to interface with the OpenAI API. The %%chat magic command supports multi-line input and preserves conversation history by default, mimicking ChatGPT's conversational context. Users can customize the AI's role via a system message, control output length with max-tokens, and reset the conversation context.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install via pip: !pip install ipython-gpt
• Load the extension: %load_ext ipython_gpt
• Set OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable or use %env OPENAI_API_KEY=... in Colab.
• Requires an OpenAI API key.

Highlighted Details

• Seamless integration with Jupyter Notebooks and IPython Shell.
• Supports conversation history for context-aware interactions.
• Customizable system messages to define the AI's role.
• Ability to list available OpenAI models and view command usage.

Maintenance & Community

This is described as a "very early and raw version" with a roadmap outlined in an issue. No specific contributors, sponsorships, or community links are provided in the README.

Licensing & Compatibility

The README does not explicitly state a license. It is compatible with Jupyter Notebook and IPython environments.

Limitations & Caveats

The project is in an early, raw state with potential for code quality and functionality improvements. API key management requires careful handling to avoid exposure, especially in shared environments or version control.