Overview
ChatGPT’s container feature has received a massive upgrade allowing it to run bash commands, multiple programming languages, install packages, and download files. This transforms it from a Python-only code execution tool into a full development environment within ChatGPT.
Key Facts
- Can now run bash commands directly - eliminates the need to use Python subprocess workarounds
- Supports 11 programming languages including Node.js, Ruby, Perl, PHP, Go, Java, Swift, Kotlin, C and C++ - enables full-stack development without leaving ChatGPT
- pip install and npm install now work via custom proxy - no more manual package management or code copy-pasting to local environments
- Can download files from the web using container.download tool - enables working with real-world datasets and resources directly in ChatGPT
- All features available in both paid and free ChatGPT accounts - democratizes advanced coding capabilities for all users
- Container still blocks outbound network requests except for package installation - maintains security while enabling functionality
Why It Matters
This represents a fundamental shift in ChatGPT’s capabilities, transforming it from a conversational AI with limited Python execution into a comprehensive development platform that could reduce developers’ need for local development environments and external tools.