Auto-GPT: A Quick Guide

Auto-GPT is an experimental open-source application showcasing the capabilities of the GPT-4 language model. This program, driven by GPT-4, chains together LLM “thoughts”, to autonomously achieve whatever goal you set. As one of the first examples of GPT-4 running fully autonomously, Auto-GPT pushes the boundaries of what is possible with AI.

Installation and Usage

Requirements

• Environment (pick one): VSCode + devcontainer, Docker, or Python 3.10 or later
• OpenAI API key (paid account)

Installation

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Auto-GPT.git
2. Navigate to the directory: cd Auto-GPT
3. Install the required dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt
4. Configure Auto-GPT:
   • Create a copy of the .env.template file and name it .env
   • Enter your OpenAI API Key and any other API keys or tokens for services you would like to utilize
5. Run Auto-GPT:
   • On Linux or Mac: ./run.sh start
   • On Windows: .\run.bat

Use Cases

• Internet access for searches and information gathering
• Long-Term and Short-Term memory management
• GPT-4 instances for text generation
• Access to popular websites and platforms
• File storage and summarization with GPT-3.5

Important Links

• Download the latest stable release: https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Auto-GPT/releases/latest
• Obtain your OpenAI API key: https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys
• Set up a paid account: https://platform.openai.com/account/billing/overview

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Disclaimers

By using Auto-GPT, you assume all risks associated with its use, including data loss, system failure, or any other issues that may arise. You are responsible for monitoring and managing your own token usage and the associated costs. It is your responsibility to ensure that any actions or decisions made based on the output of this software comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. The developers and contributors of this project shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from the use of this software.