Easily use GPT in your Automations! | AI-Intent Tutorial

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Summary: Node-RED Plugin for GPT Integration

• Introduction
  • Created a Node-RED plugin for easy GPT communication.
  • No custom code or debugging needed.
  • Plugin has been tested and featured in recent videos.
• Prerequisites
  • Knowledge of Node-RED and Home Assistant integration.
  • Basic proficiency in using Node-RED.
• Setup
  • AI intent plugin acts as a middleman between OpenAI and your system.
  • Requires an OpenAI API token.
  • Modify the settings.js file in Node-RED to include the API token.
• Installation
  • Find settings.js file (location varies by installation method).
  • Add API token in the functionGlobalContext object.
  • Install the plugin via Node-RED’s “Manage palette” and restart Node-RED.
• New Token Configuration Method
  • Add token through the chat node configuration for ease.
  • Caution: Sharing automations includes your API token.
• Automations with GPT
  • Walkthrough of three example automations.
  • General knowledge questions, environment-specific questions, and home control.
• Nodes Explanation
  • User node: Inputs questions to GPT.
  • OpenAI chat node: Sends data to OpenAI.
  • Response node: Formats the response.
  • System node: Provides context for OpenAI.
  • Tools node: Ensures consistent, predictable responses.
  • Register intent and Call intent nodes: Trigger automations and enhance GPT capabilities.
• Additional Information
  • Use the latest GPT model available to you.
  • The Tools node helps in constructing JSON for predictable responses.
  • Register intent and Call intent nodes can dynamically trigger automations.
• Extended OpenAI Conversation Project
  • Alternative for native Home Assistant users.
  • Connects to local AI for local processing.
  • Inspired some features in the AI intent plugin.
• Closing Remarks
  • Upcoming videos will showcase more automations using these nodes.
  • Channel members get early and exclusive access to ideas.
  • Plans to explore support for local AI in the AI intent plugin.