Build an AI assistant without code
You can put together your own AI assistant for a specific job without any programming. Here are the tools and how to do it step by step.
The no-code options
- Custom GPTs (in ChatGPT) - your own assistant with instructions and documents.
- Claude Projects - a project with persistent context and files.
- Chatbot platforms - an assistant you put on your website.
A custom GPT, step by step
- Give it a name and say what it is for.
- Give it instructions: role, style, what it should and should not do.
- Upload the documents for it to draw on.
- Test it on real questions and refine it.
- Use it yourself or share it with the team.
What it is good for
An assistant for one job (writing quotes, onboarding, support), an internal helper, or a website chatbot for frequent questions.
When it is not enough
A large volume of data, integration into your systems, strict privacy - at that point it is worth a custom-built solution.
What to watch out for
Mind what you upload into the assistant (privacy) and check the output - even your own assistant can hallucinate.
You do not have to be a developer to have your own assistant. You just have to know what you want from it and be able to write it down.
Want an assistant that can do more?
When a custom GPT is not enough, I will build you an assistant to fit - with your data, inside your systems, and safely. Get in touch.