I used ChatGPT to build a Simple Chrome Extension in 10 Hours
Building a Chrome extension may seem like a task only a developer can handle, but with the help of AI chatbot like ChatGPT, anyone can get the job done.
My name is Ihor Stefurak, and I am an entrepreneur with a background in Ukrainian startups. While I am not a programmer and haven't crafted Chrome extensions before, I have worked on apps script for Google Sheets.
I wanted to create an invisible AI assistant that could be prompted by a simple command in any text area of any website. All a user has to do to get an original tweet or Replit coding, for instance, is type "/ai prompt" and press Enter.
So, I fed my idea to ChatGPT and it wrote three JavaScript files to execute the idea, an HTML file, and a manifest.json file to run the extension in Chrome-based browsers. It took me 10 hours to develop the working project, and I played the role of prompt engineer.
Is it easy? Somewhat. Can people who don't write code do it? Yes, if they understand the code logic.
ChatGPT has helped me to create a successful project in just 10 hours. I managed to sell the Chrome extension for thousands on Acquire. The idea behind it was to keep it simple yet unique to attract users.
If you're starting a simple project with JavaScript or Python, I recommend using ChatGPT. The AI chatbot can help you write the code you need for your project.
It is not essential to replicate products that you see on the market. Instead, focus on a topic you care about and use ChatGPT to power you and/or other people in the niche.
Using AI to help people learn how to think better by using "mental models" is my current endeavor. Mental models refer to an explanation of a thought process about how something works in the real world. It is an excellent way to enhance self-understanding and ultimately lead to better decisions.
Combining a tech expert and a marketer with ChatGPT can make for an indomitable startup team.
