Tired of writing bibles in ChatGPT just to get it to understand what you want? Well, there’s good news: creating your own AI app is easier than you think and, best of all, you don’t need to know anything about programming. Nothing, zero, not a line of code. You just need to be clear about what you want your bot to do, talk to it in natural language… and let the magic happen.
Most people are still stuck in the eternal loop of “question-answer” with generic chatbots. But what if instead of writing an endless prompt like “Hello, I’m from Spain, it’s April, I have a microwave, give me healthy budget recipes…”, you could simply put “Spain April microwave” and receive a list of 30 delicious meals? Well, that already exists, and it’s not magic: they are custom AI apps, also known as bots.
These wonders behave like personal assistants designed for just one specific task. Want one that plans all your meals for the month? Done. One that teaches you about quantum physics using emojis and interactive tests? Also. All you need is a little imagination… and to know which platform to set it up on.
But be careful, it’s not just about convenience. The results are also better, faster, and more accurate. Because the bot already knows how you want to be spoken to, what type of responses work for you, and even how you like the text to be formatted. No need to provide context every time. You teach it once… and it gets it forever.
Custom bots: fewer mistakes, more speed, zero stress
Once you try a bot made to your specifications, going back to generic chatbots is like returning to a 56k modem. The big difference is in the accuracy of their responses and how little you need to write to them. Why? Because they are already trained for you. And no, we’re not talking about models trained with millions of data, but super specific instructions that you give it, as if you were its direct boss.
Imagine this real example: a bot for meal preparation. You say “Spain April microwave” and it gives you a numbered list with 30 recipes. You choose number 17 and it responds with ingredients, detailed instructions, and even health benefits. Amazing! And the craziest part: all of that is programmed just with text, without using any coding language. Just clear instructions that you decide.
And what if you want your bot to be friendly, or funny, or as dry as an Excel sheet? You can configure that too. You can tell it to use bold for important points, to add emojis so you don’t fall asleep reading, or to always divide the info into sections with titles and subtitles. You’re in charge!
And the mistakes? They are greatly reduced because the bot is designed to do one thing very well, not to ramble like generalist models do. If you ask it something else, it politely ignores you and brings you back to the topic. This way, you don’t waste time or mental energy.
Companies are also taking advantage of this. From bots that generate business plans to assistants that help review documents or generate new ideas. The best part: everything is done faster because you no longer have to explain the context over and over again. Total automation without driving you crazy.
The art of teaching, writing, or simply not wasting time with personalized AI
Have you ever felt overwhelmed in front of a new topic? Well, imagine having a teacher who explains from scratch, with clear examples, emojis to keep you engaged, and even tests to check if you got it. Sounds ideal, right? Well, that already exists… and you can create it yourself. They are called educational bots, and they can be as good as a textbook, but without the weight or the dog-eared pages.
Another example would be a bot trained with knowledge gaps, and its mission is to help you learn any topic from the most basic to the most complex, using techniques like spaced repetition, rhetorical questions, and interactive reviews. You tell it: “I want to understand what the heck quantum mechanics is,” and it gives you a progressive explanation, with pauses, catchy titles, and smiley faces between paragraphs so you don’t feel like you’re in a physics class.
But it’s not all about learning. You can also use bots to write articles, summarize reports, review texts, or even extract the juiciest parts of an academic paper without having to swallow 30 pages of scientific jargon. A journalist, for example, can create a bot that extracts the essentials from a press release and returns the text organized like a professional news article. Less work, better results.
And since they are custom-made bots, you decide the style: whether to use lists, not exceed 300 words, use an informal or serious tone… you can even ask it to organize the info using the inverted pyramid technique, as writing manuals dictate.
Do you know what the best part is? They are yours. You’re not using a generic model that does what it can; you’re using a tool designed with your rules, your ways, and your needs. As if you had an assistant who already knows what you like before you even open your mouth.
Do it yourself: where, how, and why to launch your own bot without knowing how to program
Okay, you’re convinced. You want one of those bots that solve your life. But now the big question: where are they created? Spoiler: there are several platforms, and you won’t get lost on any of them.
The most popular right now is Poe, which allows you to choose from several models (GPT-4o mini, Claude, etc.) and adjust every detail, from the tone of voice to whether you want it to use bold or emojis. You just enter, click “Create Bot,” choose the model, and write a prompt with the instructions as if you were explaining something to a friend. It’s that simple.
Another very powerful option is Gemini Gems from Google. Gems are like your own virtual advisors, and they can be anything: from a professional mentor to an editor with a unique style or even a programming assistant. You can start with the pre-made Gems offered by Google, or build one from scratch and adapt it completely to your needs.
The good thing about Gems is that you can save super detailed instructions for tasks you repeat often, thus avoiding having to write the same thing over and over. Plus, you can upload your own files so that your Gem has context, allowing it to give you more accurate and relevant answers. It’s like training your bot with your own documents.
Want to always write in a specific tone? Need your assistant to understand a very niche topic? With Gems, you can do that. The experience is totally customizable. Once your bot is created, you use it directly from the Gemini panel, and that’s it. Productivity skyrockets.
However, it can also be a bit more finicky with instructions. So sometimes you’ll need to fine-tune the prompt so it doesn’t get distracted. But when you nail it, the experience is fast, smooth, and tailored to you.
And if you’re someone who wants a bit more control or to experiment with different formats, you’ll be interested in PartyRock from Amazon. This platform offers you three ways to create an AI app:
- Start with a prompt: from the welcome page, you can write between 1 and 3 sentences describing your ideal app: what it should receive as input and what it should generate as output. PartyRock takes care of the rest. Then you can test it, edit it, and share it easily.
- Remix an existing app: if you see an interesting app created by another user or among the official samples, you can click “Remix” to copy it and customize it your way. Everything is saved in your account, and you can continue working from the “Backstage” section.
- Start with a blank app: if you prefer to start from scratch, you can build your own app from a blank canvas, placing the widgets yourself. Ideal if you have a specific interface in mind or a logic you want to control precisely.
However, the key is in the instructions. It’s not just about telling it what to do, but also what to avoid. Every line of your prompt should be polished through trial and error. It’s like training your dog, but more geeky.
And the best part of all this? It’s not a one-time job. Bots evolve with you. You see how they respond, you adjust them, you improve them… and in the end, you have a powerful, unique tool that is completely adapted to you. Something that ChatGPT or any other generic AI will never be able to give you completely.
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