How to install the Whimsical Diagrams Plugin for ChatGPT
The Whimsical Diagrams Plugin for ChatGPT will help you to visualize your ideas by generating diagrams in response to a prompt. These diagrams currently support both flowchart and mind map creation.
To access ChatGPT Plugins, you need to upgrade to a ChatGPT Plus subscription.
Install the plugin
Before you can install the plugin, you first need to enable Plugins within ChatGPT.
Click on your avatar in the bottom left corner and go to Settings > Beta features and then toggle on Plugins.
You’ll then see Plugins enabled when you switch to GPT-4.
Click on the No plugins enabled dropdown menu to access the Plugin store and search for Whimsical.
You’ll then see the option to install the Whimsical Diagrams ChatGPT Plugin.
Generate a diagram
Once the Whimsical Diagrams plugin is installed, select it from the dropdown list to enable it before you write your prompt.
You can then write your prompt in the message field, and the Whimsical Diagrams plugin will return a diagram in response to your prompt.
Here are some example prompts you can try out:
- How to log a bug report
- Stripe payment flow
- Slack app authentication flow
If you want to make edits to the generated diagram, you will be prompted to open it inside Whimsical, where you can continue working on the file.
If you wish to learn more about the AI features directly within Whimsical, take a look at this article to get started.