WordGPT is a Microsoft Office add-in that integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT (specifically text-davinci-003) directly into Microsoft Word. It aims to enhance the writing experience by providing advanced natural language processing capabilities for text generation within the familiar Word environment. The target audience includes writers, students, and professionals seeking AI-powered assistance for content creation.

How It Works

WordGPT functions as an Office Add-in, leveraging web technologies to interact with the Word application. It connects to OpenAI's API to process user requests and generate text, which is then inserted back into the Word document. This approach allows for seamless integration without requiring users to switch between applications.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Installation: Sideload the add-in into Microsoft Word.
  • Windows: Follow Microsoft's guide for sideloading Office Add-ins.
  • macOS: Close Word, navigate to ~/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Word/Data/Documents/wef, download the manifest file (wget https://word-gpt-filippofinke.vercel.app/manifest.xml -O wordgpt.xml), then reopen Word.
• Prerequisites: Microsoft Word, OpenAI API key.
• Documentation: Microsoft Add-in Sideloading Guide

Highlighted Details

• Direct integration of ChatGPT (text-davinci-003) into Microsoft Word.
• Facilitates text generation and AI-powered writing assistance.
• Sideloading method for installation and testing.

Maintenance & Community

• The project is maintained by Filippo Finke.
• Contributions are welcomed via pull requests or issue reports.

Licensing & Compatibility

• License: MIT License.
• Compatibility: Permissive license suitable for commercial use and integration with closed-source projects.

Limitations & Caveats

The project currently utilizes text-davinci-003, which is an older model. Newer, more capable models from OpenAI may not be directly supported without modifications. The README does not specify compatibility with different Word versions or operating systems beyond the sideloading instructions provided.