Hey friends!
Lola here! Welcome to the new newsletter home. I know it’s been a while since the last update, but still dedicated to the latest in low-coda and integration news to help you build better, faster software products.
And, for those of you who are new, hola! I run Lunch Pail Labs and specialize in integrations for API-driven businesses and product builders.
In this edition, I'll be sharing some 🔥 integrations that were recently added to the directory. We’ll cover:
ChatGPT plugins
Adding live selling to your apps
A tool for hyper-realistic speech to text
A product integration to manage your roadmap
ChatGPT plugins
Wow, there's been a lot going on in AI lately! In the past few weeks alone, we've seen the launch of OpenAI's chat GPT API, Whisper API, Dalle 5, and GPT 4. And to top it off, the launch of ChatGPT's plugin caused quite a stir.
If you're feeling overwhelmed with it all, you're not alone. But ID is here to help. Integrations directory now includes ChatGPT plugins and other AI plugins, making it easy to find the tools to connect to your favorite large language models.
LiveSell
What it is: With LiveSell, embed self-branded live shopping into any app via their API or easily add it to your Shopify store using their Shopify app.
Why it’s exciting: Live shopping experiences are booming! In fact, analysts predict that by 2026, live shopping sales will make up 20% of all eCommerce sales worldwide.
But creating an enjoyable live shopping experience - complete with chat, the ability to add products, and enabling selling - is no easy feat. That's where Livesell comes in! They've built a platform that takes care of these features for you out-of-the-box, so you can focus on weaving together a delightful shopping experience.
What you can do with it:
Co-shopping: enable co-shopping with personal stylists or product experts within your app
Shopping shows: Create DIY shopping shows for your home goods brand
Shoppable trade shows and conferences: Make trade shows and conferences shoppable
Play.ht
What it is: Engage users by transforming written content into spoken words with play ht. Plug in the API to your app, and let your users listen to articles, news, or even their messages. It's an effortless way to make your content more accessible and engaging.
Why it’s exciting: Tons of advancements in the Age of AI and Realistic text-to-speech have come a long way since Siri! Not only does play.ht have some hyper-realistic presets, but it also comes with voice cloning you can try for free.
What you can do with it:
AI podcast production: Mix play.ht with your favorite text-generation API to create a hyper-realistic podcast (this AI-generated podcast has been gaining attention recently).
Interactive Voice Response for call centers: Handle calls automatically in a personal and engaging with realistic voice presets.
Voice synthesis for accessibility: Make digital content more accessible by transforming written information into spoken words to aid those visual impairments.
Cycle
What’s the integration: Collect, organize, and prioritize customer feedback from multiple sources, and close the loop with customers
Why it’s exciting: It's perfect for streamlining product workflows and staying on top of the most pressing issues mentioned by your customers. Plus, it integrates seamlessly with some no-code faves, including Notion and Zapier.
What can you do with it:
Collect and organize feedback: Gather feedback from multiple sources, including email, chat, and social media. Use it to make informed product decisions and prioritize feature development.
Streamline product development: Create a central hub for product management where you can easily track and manage product requirements, feature requests, and development tasks.
Improve customer engagement and retention: Proactively address customer feedback and implement new features and enhancements that address their needs. It's the perfect way to stay on top of your customer's needs and build a better product.
Roundup
Some integrations news you can use
Add calculations to your app with ease with Spreadsheet Calculator API (also trying out a new review format WDYT?)
Integrations 101: a comprehensive guide to all things integrations
Blogging Tools for Bubble: If you're unsure which tool to use with your Bubble app, check this out.
Kits for Pro Subscribers: Coming soon - access to starter codes and copy snippets to integrate tools in a flash. Let me know if there's a specific kit you want to see!
AI x No-Code: Flutterflow, Weweb, and Zapier are all competing to create the ultimate AI no-code tool!
Thanks for checking out this week's issue. I hope you're as excited about these new integrations as I am. Let me know your thoughts and which integrations you'd like to see. I'd love to hear from you (feel free to comment here or send a DM).
Cheers,
Lola