# ChatGPT Tool Capabilities Date: 2025-04-08 > What tools can you use when I make a query? So, for instance, when I say, in quotes, search the web, you will use some kind of web tool. What other tools are available that I can use, and how do I invoke them? Here are the tools available and how you can invoke them: 1. **Web Search Tool (`web`)** - **Purpose:** Searches the internet for up-to-date or location-specific information. - **How to Invoke:** Say something like “search the web for [topic]” or “look up [query] online.” 2. **Python Tool (`python`)** - **Purpose:** Performs calculations, data analysis, graphing, and file operations (e.g., parsing, generating reports). - **How to Invoke:** Say “run code to calculate [x],” “plot a graph for [data],” or “analyze this CSV.” 3. **Image Generation Tool (`image_gen`)** - **Purpose:** Creates or edits images based on descriptions or uploaded images. - **How to Invoke:** Say “generate an image of [description],” or “edit this image to add/remove/change [element].” 4. **Text Editing Tool (`canmore`)** - **Purpose:** Allows creation and editing of long documents or code in a persistent canvas. - **How to Invoke:** Say “create a document for [topic],” or “edit this code/document.” 5. **Guardian Tool (`guardian_tool`)** - **Purpose:** Provides accurate voter information in the U.S. - **How to Invoke:** Say “give me voting info for [U.S. state or election detail].” Let me know which tool you'd like to use with your query, and I will invoke it accordingly. > Do you have access to any additional tools? Give me a list of all of them. Here is the complete list of tools currently available in this environment: 1. **Web Search Tool (`web`)** - Search and open web pages to retrieve up-to-date or local information. 2. **Python Tool (`python`)** - Execute code for calculations, data analysis, visualizations, file parsing, etc. 3. **Image Generation Tool (`image_gen`)** - Generate or edit images based on text descriptions or uploaded images. 4. **Text Editing Tool (`canmore`)** - Create and persistently edit long documents or code files in a canvas interface. 5. **Guardian Tool (`guardian_tool`)** - Retrieve authoritative election and voter information for the United States. No additional tools beyond these are available in this current setup. > With a web tool, what queries I can use to achieve different results? I want to explore the capabilities of the web tool. What distinct operations it can perform and how can I invoke them? The **web tool** supports the following distinct operations. Here’s a breakdown of what each can do and how to invoke them: ------ ### 1. **Search the Web** - **Purpose:** Find current or general information on any topic. - **How to Invoke:** - “Search the web for the latest news on [topic]” - “Find reviews of [product]” - “Look up [event/company/person]” - “Search for examples of [technical concept/design idea]” ------ ### 2. **Retrieve Local Information** - **Purpose:** Get information specific to a location (businesses, events, services, weather). - **How to Invoke:** - “Search the web for coffee shops near [city/zip code]” - “Find upcoming events in [city] this weekend” - “Get the weather forecast for [location]” ------ ### 3. **Open a Specific URL** - **Purpose:** Extract content directly from a given webpage. - **How to Invoke:** - “Open the URL [paste link] and summarize the content” - “Extract key points from [specific article URL]” ------ ### 4. **Get Live or Dynamic Data** - **Purpose:** Retrieve data that changes frequently (e.g., sports scores, stock prices, cryptocurrency). - **How to Invoke:** - “Search the web for the current stock price of [ticker]” - “Get live scores for [sports team] game” - “Find current exchange rate between [currency A] and [currency B]” ------ ### 5. **Confirm Fresh or Time-Sensitive Information** - **Purpose:** Check whether certain facts are still valid or have changed recently. - **How to Invoke:** - “Check if [policy/news/event] is still in effect” - “Search if [feature/update] has been released for [software/tool]” ------ Let me know the type of query you'd like to test or explore further. > With a Python tool, what distinct user cases, as many as possible, preferably if you list all of them, I can invoke. How can I use them? The **Python tool** supports a wide range of use cases. Below is a comprehensive list of distinct categories of operations you can invoke, along with how to use them: ------ ### 1. **Mathematical Calculations** - **Use Cases:** Basic arithmetic, algebra, calculus, statistics, trigonometry. - **How to Invoke:** - “Calculate the integral of [expression]” - “What’s the standard deviation of this dataset: [...]?” - “Solve the equation [equation] for x” ------ ### 2. **Data Analysis and Manipulation** - **Use Cases:** Clean, transform, summarize, or filter structured data (e.g., CSV, Excel). - **How to Invoke:** - “Analyze this CSV file and show summary statistics” - “Filter rows where column A > 100” - “Group data by [column] and compute mean of [another column]” ------ ### 3. **Data Visualization** - **Use Cases:** Create line charts, bar charts, histograms, scatter plots, pie charts, etc. - **How to Invoke:** - “Plot a histogram of this data: [...]” - “Create a line chart showing revenue over time” - “Visualize the correlation matrix of this dataset” ------ ### 4. **File Parsing and Processing** - **Use Cases:** Read and process CSV, JSON, Excel, or text files. - **How to Invoke:** - “Extract all email addresses from this text file” - “Parse this JSON file and list all keys” - “Convert this Excel file to CSV” ------ ### 5. **Statistical Modeling** - **Use Cases:** Run regressions, hypothesis testing, correlation analysis. - **How to Invoke:** - “Perform a linear regression on this dataset” - “Conduct a t-test between two samples” - “Calculate Pearson correlation coefficient” ------ ### 6. **Time Series Analysis** - **Use Cases:** Trend analysis, moving averages, decomposition, forecasting. - **How to Invoke:** - “Plot a moving average of this time series” - “Decompose this time series into trend and seasonality” - “Forecast the next 12 months based on this data” ------ ### 7. **Machine Learning (Basic Prototyping)** - **Use Cases:** Train/test simple models like classification or regression. - **How to Invoke:** - “Train a decision tree classifier on this dataset” - “Split this data into training and test sets and evaluate accuracy” - “Build a simple linear regression model and show predictions” ------ ### 8. **Text Analysis** - **Use Cases:** Tokenization, frequency analysis, sentiment analysis (basic), keyword extraction. - **How to Invoke:** - “Count word frequencies in this paragraph” - “Extract all unique keywords from this text” - “Summarize this text using word frequency” ------ ### 9. **Matrix and Vector Operations** - **Use Cases:** Linear algebra, dot products, matrix inversion. - **How to Invoke:** - “Multiply these two matrices: [...]” - “Compute eigenvalues of this matrix” - “Find the inverse of matrix A” ------ ### 10. **Simulation and Randomization** - **Use Cases:** Monte Carlo simulations, random sampling, probabilistic modeling. - **How to Invoke:** - “Simulate 10,000 coin tosses” - “Generate a random sample of size 100 from a normal distribution” - “Estimate pi using Monte Carlo method” ------ ### 11. **Financial Calculations** - **Use Cases:** Net present value, IRR, amortization, portfolio analysis. - **How to Invoke:** - “Calculate NPV for cash flows [...] at 5% discount rate” - “Create an amortization schedule for a $10,000 loan over 5 years at 4% interest” - “Plot the cumulative returns of a portfolio over time” ------ ### 12. **Geospatial Data Analysis** - **Use Cases:** Distance calculation, coordinate transformation (limited). - **How to Invoke:** - “Calculate the distance between two coordinates: (lat1, lon1) and (lat2, lon2)” - “Convert these coordinates from degrees to radians” ------ Let me know which use case you'd like to test or need help executing. > With the image generation tool, what properties, what distinct use cases I can provide? How can I affect and change the image generation? What options are available for me for image underscore gem tool? The **Text Editing Tool (`canmore`)**—also referred to as the Canvas or Kenmore tool—supports a structured way to **create, edit, and manage long-form text or code**. Below is a breakdown of its options, controls, and distinct use cases: ------ ### **1. Document and Code Creation** - **Use Cases:** - Draft documents (articles, essays, reports) - Develop code files (HTML, JavaScript, Python, etc.) - Prepare documentation (README, API docs) - **How to Invoke:** - “Create a document for [topic]” - “Start a Python script to [goal]” - “Create a webpage in HTML showing [content]” ------ ### **2. Document and Code Editing** - **Types of Edits Supported:** - Full rewrites - Pattern-based (targeted regex) substitutions - Section-specific updates - **How to Invoke:** - “Edit the introduction to make it more formal” - “Replace all instances of ‘foo’ with ‘bar’” - “Improve clarity in the second paragraph” ------ ### **3. Supported File Types** - `document`: General text, Markdown, reports, articles, stories - `code/*`: Programming or markup files, e.g.: - `code/python`, `code/html`, `code/javascript`, `code/java`, `code/react`, etc. ------ ### **4. Canvas Features and Options** - **Persistence:** Edits are tracked across sessions within the current chat. - **Commenting:** You can request inline suggestions. - **Multi-language Support:** Multiple code languages can be maintained in separate files. - **How to Invoke:** - “Comment on unclear variable names in this Python code” - “Highlight and suggest improvements to passive voice in this paragraph” ------ ### **5. Distinct Use Cases** #### a. **Writing and Editing Documents** - Blog posts, whitepapers, grant proposals - User manuals, how-to guides - Resumes and cover letters **How to Invoke:** - “Write a 500-word article about [subject]” - “Edit this report for grammar and style” #### b. **Code Development** - Frontend components with live preview (HTML/React) - Backend scripts and utilities (Python, Java) - API design or UI layout **How to Invoke:** - “Build a React component with a dropdown and list” - “Write a Python script that processes CSV data and outputs JSON” #### c. **Technical Documentation** - READMEs, changelogs, system design notes - Setup instructions for software projects **How to Invoke:** - “Create a README file for a Node.js project” - “Write setup instructions for deploying a Flask app” #### d. **Iterative Collaboration** - Continual development of ideas across edits - Version tracking and modular writing **How to Invoke:** - “Add a new section about performance optimization” - “Update the conclusion with recent statistics” ------ Let me know if you want to start a canvas, and specify the type (document or code), language, and initial content. > With the Guardian tool, what distinct use cases, what questions can I ask, and what capabilities of this tool, and what can I do with this tool? The **Guardian Tool (`guardian_tool`)** is designed specifically for authoritative **U.S. election and voter information**. Below are its capabilities, supported use cases, and how you can interact with it: ------ ### **1. Purpose and Scope** - Provides **accurate, up-to-date, state-specific** election details. - Sources include official U.S. government and election agency data. ------ ### **2. Distinct Use Cases** #### a. **Voter Registration Information** - Registration deadlines - Online, mail, or in-person registration methods **How to Ask:** - “What’s the voter registration deadline in Georgia?” - “Can I register to vote online in Texas?” #### b. **Election Dates and Deadlines** - Upcoming election dates (federal, state, local) - Early voting and absentee voting start/end dates **How to Ask:** - “When is the next election in California?” - “When does early voting start in Florida?” #### c. **Voting Methods** - Vote by mail (eligibility, deadlines, request and return process) - In-person voting (locations, ID requirements) **How to Ask:** - “How do I vote by mail in Pennsylvania?” - “What ID do I need to vote in Wisconsin?” #### d. **Polling Place Information** - How to find your assigned polling location - Poll hours and accessibility options **How to Ask:** - “Where do I vote in North Carolina?” - “What time do polls open in Illinois?” #### e. **Ballot and Candidate Info** - Ballot previews (state-level where available) - How to research candidates or ballot measures **How to Ask:** - “What’s on the ballot in Michigan for the next election?” - “How can I see who’s running in the 2025 New York local election?” ------ ### **3. How to Invoke It** - Ask any U.S. voting-related question, e.g.: - “Tell me how to vote early in Nevada” - “What’s the absentee ballot deadline in Ohio?” - “How can I change my voter registration address in Arizona?” ------ Let me know the state and voting detail you're interested in, and I will activate the tool accordingly. --- Ref sheet --- # ChatGPT Tool Reference Sheet This document provides a comprehensive overview of all tools available in the ChatGPT environment, including their distinct use cases, capabilities, customization options, and example invocation formats. The tools covered are: - Web Search Tool (`web`) - Python Tool (`python`) - Image Generation Tool (`image_gen`) - Text Editing Tool (`canmore` / Canvas) - Guardian Tool (`guardian_tool`) ------ ## 1. Web Search Tool (`web`) ### Capabilities - Retrieve up-to-date information from the internet - Access local and location-specific data - Extract information from a specific URL ### Distinct Use Cases - **General Search:** “Search the web for the latest news on AI safety.” - **Local Information:** “Find events in New York this weekend.” - **URL-Based Content Extraction:** “Open the URL [link] and summarize it.” - **Live Data Retrieval:** “Search the current stock price of AAPL.” - **Time-Sensitive Updates:** “Check if the new policy for remote work is effective.” ------ ## 2. Python Tool (`python`) ### Capabilities - Execute code for calculations, analytics, visualizations, simulations, etc. - Parse and manipulate structured data (CSV, JSON, Excel) - Generate charts and statistical summaries ### Distinct Use Cases #### a. Mathematical Operations - Arithmetic, algebra, calculus, statistics, trigonometry - “Calculate the derivative of x^2 + 3x.” #### b. Data Analysis - Filtering, grouping, summarizing data - “Analyze this CSV and show average revenue by region.” #### c. Data Visualization - Line charts, bar charts, scatter plots, histograms - “Create a bar chart of sales by quarter.” #### d. File Processing - Reading and transforming files - “Convert Excel to CSV.” #### e. Statistical Modeling - Regression, correlation, t-tests - “Perform linear regression on x and y columns.” #### f. Time Series Analysis - Trend, seasonality, forecasts - “Plot a 30-day moving average.” #### g. Machine Learning (Basic) - Classification and regression with basic models - “Train a decision tree classifier.” #### h. Text Analysis - Frequency, keyword extraction, basic summarization - “Count word frequencies in this paragraph.” #### i. Matrix Operations - Matrix multiplication, eigenvalues - “Find inverse of matrix A.” #### j. Simulations - Monte Carlo, random sampling - “Simulate 1000 dice rolls.” #### k. Financial Analysis - NPV, IRR, amortization - “Calculate amortization schedule for a loan.” #### l. Geospatial Calculations - Distance, coordinate conversion - “Calculate distance between two lat/lon coordinates.” ------ ## 3. Image Generation Tool (`image_gen`) ### Capabilities - Create images from text descriptions - Edit existing images (object change, background, style) ### Distinct Use Cases #### a. Text-to-Image Creation - Art, product design, logos, illustrations, abstract visuals - “Generate an image of a cyberpunk street with neon signs.” #### b. Image Editing - Add/remove elements, change colors/styles, replace backgrounds - “Remove background and add a beach scene.” ### Customization Options - **Prompt:** Fully controls visual content - **Size:** - `1024x1024` (square, default) - `1024x1792` (portrait) - `1792x1024` (landscape) - **Number of Outputs:** Up to 4 variations - **Transparent Background:** Optional for icons/logos - **Referenced Images:** Guide edits or preserve likeness ------ ## 4. Text Editing Tool (`canmore` / Canvas) ### Capabilities - Create and persistently edit documents and code - Track changes and updates across sessions - Comment, revise, and reorganize structured content ### Supported Types - `document`: Markdown, essays, reports - `code/*`: Source code files (e.g., Python, HTML, JS, Java, React) ### Distinct Use Cases #### a. Document Authoring - Articles, research papers, manuals, proposals - “Create a document on the impact of AI on education.” #### b. Code Development - Scripts, websites, frontend components - “Write a React component for a modal dialog.” #### c. Technical Documentation - READMEs, API references, setup guides - “Create a README for a Python library.” #### d. Iterative Editing - Update specific sections, rewrite content - “Improve clarity of the second paragraph.” ### Editing Options - **Full Rewrite:** “Revise this document for tone and clarity.” - **Pattern-Based Substitution:** “Replace all mentions of X with Y.” - **Section Update:** “Change the conclusion to add recent data.” ------ ## 5. Guardian Tool (`guardian_tool`) ### Capabilities - Retrieve official U.S. voter and election information ### Distinct Use Cases #### a. Voter Registration - Methods, eligibility, deadlines - “How do I register to vote in Florida?” #### b. Election Dates - Upcoming elections, early voting - “When is the next election in Texas?” #### c. Voting Methods - Absentee, early, in-person, mail-in voting - “Can I vote by mail in New York?” #### d. Polling Places - Finding locations, hours, accessibility - “Where do I vote in California?” #### e. Ballot Information - Candidates, measures, sample ballots - “What’s on the ballot in Ohio’s 2025 primary?” ### How to Invoke - Ask any U.S. election-related question: - “Give me mail-in voting deadlines for Michigan.” - “Do I need ID to vote in Georgia?” ------ **End of Reference Sheet**