Overview

ChatGPT’s Code Interpreter has received a major upgrade that transforms it into a multi-language development environment. The container can now execute bash commands, run 11 programming languages, install packages, and download files from the web.

The Breakdown

  • Direct bash command execution - ChatGPT can now run shell commands natively instead of being limited to Python’s subprocess module
  • Multi-language support - The container can execute code in 11 languages including Node.js, Ruby, Perl, PHP, Go, Java, Swift, Kotlin, C and C++
  • Package installation via proxy - pip and npm commands work through a custom proxy mechanism, letting you install dependencies without leaving ChatGPT
  • File download capability - A new container.download tool can locate and download files from the web directly into the sandboxed environment