Airtable Hint GPT
Airtable Hint GPT Chrome extension is a third-party tool that assists users in composing Airtable formulas with the support of AI technology. The extension uses...
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What is Airtable Hint GPT?
Airtable Hint GPT is a Chrome extension that adds a special 'Hint GPT' button directly inside Airtable's formula field, converting natural language descriptions into usable Airtable formulas. Built on OpenAI's GPT language model (currently supporting GPT-4 as of March 26), the tool uses deep learning to generate human-like text responses based on user prompts, specifically formatted as valid Airtable formulas.
Key features include two completion modes: ChatGPT-based completions (more verbose but lower cost per token) and Regular GPT completions (shorter but potentially less accurate). Users type what they want their formula to do, press the Hint GPT button, and instantly receive the formula. The extension can also rewrite formulas (such as converting IF to SWITCH statements) and handle complex tasks like changing all variables in nested IF statements. The source code is publicly available on GitHub as an open-source project with contributions welcomed.
This tool is designed for both Airtable beginners who need guidance creating formulas and Airtable experts who want to speed up tedious tasks. It requires an Airtable account and an OpenAI account with API key. The extension has generated 140 sales and is distributed through Gumroad rather than the Chrome store as a passion project.
Airtable Hint GPT pricing
Pricing model: Paid
Available as a Gumroad download (not on Chrome store). The extension is a passion project by Business Automated. First 25 Gumroad downloads offered 100% off with code 'ProductHunt' on Product Hunt launch. Users must pay for their own OpenAI API usage separately as the extension requires an OpenAI account and API key.
Airtable Hint GPT pros
- Adds Hint GPT button directly inside Airtable formula field
- Converts natural language descriptions into working Airtable formulas
- Supports GPT-4 model for improved accuracy
- Offers two completion modes for different use cases
- ChatGPT mode has lower cost per token
- Regular GPT mode provides shorter responses
- Rewrites formulas between formats like IF to SWITCH
- Handles nested IF statements with variable changes
- Speeds up formula creation significantly
- Works for both beginners and expert Airtable users
- Open-source with publicly available GitHub repository
- Accepts community contributions
- 140 sales shows proven user adoption
- No need to leave Airtable interface
- Provides final complete formulas, not just suggestions
Airtable Hint GPT cons
- Requires separate OpenAI account and API key
- Not listed on Chrome store, only via Gumroad download
- Regular GPT mode may be less accurate
- ChatGPT mode can be overly verbose
- OpenAI API costs not included with purchase
- Passion project with limited official support
- May require prompt engineering for complex formulas
- Only works in Chrome browser
Frequently asked questions about Airtable Hint GPT
What is Airtable Hint GPT?
Airtable Hint GPT is a Chrome extension that adds a special Hint GPT button inside Airtable's formula field, which converts your natural language description prompts into usable Airtable formulas. It's powered by OpenAI's GPT language model and works with both beginners and expert Airtable users.
What GPT models does it support?
The extension initially utilized OpenAI GPT-3 (model text-davinci-003) and has been updated to support GPT-4 as of March 26. The Regular Completions Mode uses text-davinci-003 while ChatGPT Completions Mode uses gpt-3.5-turbo.
What are the two completion modes?
The extension provides ChatGPT-based completions which are more verbose but have lower cost per token, and Regular GPT completions which tend to be shorter but might be less accurate. Users can choose based on their preference for detail versus brevity.
What do I need to use this extension?
You need an Airtable account and an OpenAI account with an API key. The API key can be obtained from the OpenAI dashboard. Both accounts are mandatory requirements for the extension to function.
How do I install the extension?
You can download the pre-built extension from the Gumroad link provided, or install locally by cloning the GitHub repository, running yarn install or npm i, then yarn dev or npm run dev, and loading the unpacked extension from the dist folder in Chrome's extensions page with Developer mode enabled.
Can it rewrite existing formulas?
Yes, the tool can help rewrite formulas such as converting from IF to SWITCH statements. It can also handle complex tasks like changing all variables in nested IF statements to different ones, which is a huge time saver for Airtable experts.
Is the source code available?
Yes, the source code is publicly available via an open-source GitHub repository at gregonarash/airtable-hint. Contributions from the community are welcomed by the developer.
Does it cost anything to use?
The extension itself is available as a Gumroad download (previously offered 100% off for first 25 downloads on Product Hunt). However, you must pay for your own OpenAI API usage separately as the extension requires an OpenAI account and API key.
Which browsers does it work on?
This is a Chrome extension, so it only works in Chrome browser. The extension uses Chrome Extension Manifest Version 3 and requires Chrome to load unpacked extensions if installing locally.
Who created Airtable Hint GPT?
The extension was created by Greg Vonf from Business Automated, an independent automation consultancy. Business Automated is based in the automation space and offers custom automation and product development services for businesses.