Auto-GPT: An Autonomous GPT-4 Experiment
Auto-GPT is an experimental open-source application showcasing the capabilities of the GPT-4 language model. This program, driven by GPT-4, autonomously develops and manages businesses to increase net worth. As one of the first examples of GPT-4 running fully autonomously, Auto-GPT pushes the boundaries of what is possible with AI.
Demo (30/03/2023):
Auto-GPT-Demo-2.mp4
💖 Help Fund Auto-GPT's Development
If you can spare a coffee, you can help to cover the API costs of developing Auto-GPT and help push the boundaries of fully autonomous AI! A full day of development can easily cost as much as $20 in API costs, which for a free project is quite limiting. Your support is greatly appreciated
Development of this free, open-source project is made possible by all the contributors and sponsors. If you'd like to sponsor this project and have your avatar or company logo appear below click here. 💖
Table of Contents
🚀 Features
- 🌐 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
📋 Requirements
- Python 3.7 or later
- OpenAI API key
Optional:
- ElevenLabs Key (If you want the AI to speak)
💾 Installation
To install Auto-GPT, follow these steps:
- Make sure you have all the requirements above, if not, install/get them.
The following commands should be executed in a CMD, Bash or Powershell window. To do this, go to a folder on your computer, click in the folder path at the top and type CMD, then press enter.
- Clone the repository: For this step you need Git installed, but you can just download the zip file instead by clicking the button at the top of this page ☝️
git clone https://github.com/Torantulino/Auto-GPT.git
- Navigate to the project directory: (Type this into your CMD window, you're aiming to navigate the CMD window to the repository you just downloaded)
$ cd 'Auto-GPT'
- Install the required dependencies: (Again, type this into your CMD window)
pip install -r requirements.txt
- Rename
.env.template
to.env
and fill in yourOPENAI_API_KEY
. If you plan to use Speech Mode, fill in yourELEVEN_LABS_API_KEY
as well.
- Obtain your OpenAI API key from: https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys.
- Obtain your ElevenLabs API key from: https://elevenlabs.io. You can view your xi-api-key using the "Profile" tab on the website.
- If you want to use GPT on an Azure instance, set
USE_AZURE
toTrue
and provide theOPENAI_API_BASE
,OPENAI_API_VERSION
andOPENAI_DEPLOYMENT_ID
values as explained here: https://pypi.org/project/openai/ in theMicrosoft Azure Endpoints
section
🔧 Usage
- Run the
main.py
Python script in your terminal: (Type this into your CMD window)
python scripts/main.py
- After each of AUTO-GPT's actions, type "NEXT COMMAND" to authorise them to continue.
- To exit the program, type "exit" and press Enter.
🗣️ Speech Mode
Use this to use TTS for Auto-GPT
python scripts/main.py --speak
🔍 Google API Keys Configuration
This section is optional, use the official google api if you are having issues with error 429 when running google search.
To use the google_official_search
command, you need to set up your Google API keys in your environment variables.
- Go to the Google Cloud Console.
- If you don't already have an account, create one and log in.
- Create a new project by clicking on the "Select a Project" dropdown at the top of the page and clicking "New Project". Give it a name and click "Create".
- Go to the APIs & Services Dashboard and click "Enable APIs and Services". Search for "Custom Search API" and click on it, then click "Enable".
- Go to the Credentials page and click "Create Credentials". Choose "API Key".
- Copy the API key and set it as an environment variable named
GOOGLE_API_KEY
on your machine. See setting up environment variables below. - Go to the Custom Search Engine page and click "Add".
- Set up your search engine by following the prompts. You can choose to search the entire web or specific sites.
- Once you've created your search engine, click on "Control Panel" and then "Basics". Copy the "Search engine ID" and set it as an environment variable named
CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID
on your machine. See setting up environment variables below.
Setting up environment variables
For Windows Users:
setx GOOGLE_API_KEY "YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"
setx CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID "YOUR_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID"
For macOS and Linux users:
export GOOGLE_API_KEY="YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"
export CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID="YOUR_CUSTOM_SEARCH_ENGINE_ID"
🌲 Pinecone API Key Setup
Pinecone enable a vector based memory so a vast memory can be stored and only relevant memories are loaded for the agent at any given time.
- Go to app.pinecone.io and make an account if you don't already have one.
- Choose the
Starter
plan to avoid being charged. - Find your API key and region under the default project in the left sidebar.
Setting up environment variables
For Windows Users:
setx PINECONE_API_KEY "YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"
export PINECONE_ENV="Your region" # something like: us-east4-gcp
For macOS and Linux users:
export PINECONE_API_KEY="YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"
export PINECONE_ENV="Your region" # something like: us-east4-gcp
Or you can set them in the .env
file.
View Memory Usage
- View memory usage by using the
--debug
flag :)
⚠️
💀 Continuous Mode Run the AI without user authorisation, 100% automated. Continuous mode is not recommended. It is potentially dangerous and may cause your AI to run forever or carry out actions you would not usually authorise. Use at your own risk.
- Run the
main.py
Python script in your terminal:
python scripts/main.py --continuous
- To exit the program, press Ctrl + C
GPT3.5 ONLY Mode
If you don't have access to the GPT4 api, this mode will allow you to use Auto-GPT!
python scripts/main.py --gpt3only
⚠️ Limitations
This experiment aims to showcase the potential of GPT-4 but comes with some limitations:
- Not a polished application or product, just an experiment
- May not perform well in complex, real-world business scenarios. In fact, if it actually does, please share your results!
- Quite expensive to run, so set and monitor your API key limits with OpenAI!
🛡 Disclaimer
Disclaimer This project, Auto-GPT, is an experimental application and is provided "as-is" without any warranty, express or implied. By using this software, you agree to assume all risks associated with its use, including but not limited to data loss, system failure, or any other issues that may arise.
The developers and contributors of this project do not accept any responsibility or liability for any losses, damages, or other consequences that may occur as a result of using this software. You are solely responsible for any decisions and actions taken based on the information provided by Auto-GPT.
Please note that the use of the GPT-4 language model can be expensive due to its token usage. By utilizing this project, you acknowledge that you are responsible for monitoring and managing your own token usage and the associated costs. It is highly recommended to check your OpenAI API usage regularly and set up any necessary limits or alerts to prevent unexpected charges.
As an autonomous experiment, Auto-GPT may generate content or take actions that are not in line with real-world business practices or legal requirements. 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.
By using Auto-GPT, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the developers, contributors, and any affiliated parties from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of this software or your violation of these terms.
🐦 Connect with Us on Twitter
Stay up-to-date with the latest news, updates, and insights about Auto-GPT by following our Twitter accounts. Engage with the developer and the AI's own account for interesting discussions, project updates, and more.
- Developer: Follow @siggravitas for insights into the development process, project updates, and related topics from the creator of Entrepreneur-GPT.
- Entrepreneur-GPT: Join the conversation with the AI itself by following @En_GPT. Share your experiences, discuss the AI's outputs, and engage with the growing community of users.
We look forward to connecting with you and hearing your thoughts, ideas, and experiences with Auto-GPT. Join us on Twitter and let's explore the future of AI together!