I Made a Chatbot using CustomGPT and Here are the New Features I (and We All Will) Need

Recently, I created a GPT bot that offers a quick 3-minute bedtime reflection session — Well, to say I “created” it might not entirely capture the essence of the process. CustomGPT has provided developers, or rather creators, with all the necessary ingredients and instructions, so in this sense, creators are more like chefs.

Previously, I’ve used a lot of GPT APIs to create apps or tools. So comparatively, the whole process of creating a custom GPT was really fast, maybe taking only an hour or two, to create a 3-step reflection note bot for everyday use. But here’s the twist: unlike the GPT bots that are open Q&A with a long tail of knowledge, my project leans on the classic bot staples like sequential questions, slot-filling, and rule-based steps. This is where I stumbled upon a whole bunch of areas begging for a tweak or two. It’s all about nudging CustomGPT or GPTs a step closer to being the real deal in the product world.

#1 Pre-filled Prompt/Pop-up Prompt on Mobile App

Interestingly, the preset prompts only show up on the web interface but not on the mobile app (at least not on Android for me). It does not affect the experience much. However, for my bot, which is a bedtime writing tool, it is definitely more suited for mobile use. Since GPTs…