ZotGPT Creator
Platform for UCI faculty, staff, and researchers to create customized AI chatbots for administrative tasks, research projects, and specialized workflows. Build tailored AI solutions for your unique needs.
Build Custom AI Solutions
Create specialized AI chatbots tailored to your specific needs with advanced configuration options and comprehensive analytics.
Custom Chatbot Creation
Create bots for managing data, answering FAQs, and personalizing bot behavior for specific administrative and research needs.
Content Upload & Knowledge Base
Upload documents, datasets, and policies to build specialized knowledge bases and create real-time information assistants.
Flexible Configuration
Personalize bot scope, choose AI models, adjust tone and communication style, and set usage limits with guardrails.
Step-by-Step: Create Your Custom Bot
Simple step-by-step process to get your specialized AI assistant up and running.
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Step 1
Access Creator Platform
Log in with your UCI credentials to open the bot creation interface.
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Step 2
Create Bot & Description
Name your bot and write a clear description of its purpose and goals.
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Step 3
Write System Prompt
Draft the system prompt that sets your bot's personality, expertise, and response style.
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Step 4
Configure Access Controls
Choose who can use your bot: Invite Only, UCI Internal, or Public (approval required).
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Step 5
Select AI Model
Pick a recommended model (GPT-4.1, Claude Sonnet 4.6) or an open source option (Mistral 3 Large).
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Step 6
Upload Knowledge Sources
Upload documents, datasets, and other materials to build your bot's knowledge base.
Access Control Options
Invite Only
Restricted access for specific users you invite. Perfect for sensitive departmental bots.
UCI Internal
Available to all UCI faculty, staff, and students with UCI credentials.
Public (Approval Required)
Open access after review and approval. Ideal for community-facing educational bots.
AI Model Options
Recommended Models
Open Source Options
Model Selection Tip: Choose based on your specific use case. Advanced models excel at complex reasoning, while open source options provide cost-effective solutions for simpler tasks.
Access & Eligibility
ZotGPT Creator is designed for different user types with specific access levels.
Faculty & Staff
Full Creator Access
- Create unlimited custom bots
- Upload knowledge sources
- Configure access controls
- Monitor bot analytics
- Choose AI models
Researchers
Research-Focused Access
- Create research-specific bots
- Upload research data
- Collaborate on projects
- Advanced model access
Students
Bot Usage Access
- Use shared chatbots
- Access public/internal bots
- Join invited bot sessions
- Limited creation rights
- Educational bot access
What You Can Build
Explore the possibilities with custom AI chatbots for various academic and administrative needs.
Administrative Assistant
Automate FAQ responses, manage departmental information, and handle routine administrative queries.
Research Helper
Upload research papers and datasets to create specialized research assistants for literature review and analysis.
Policy Guide
Create bots that understand institutional policies and procedures to help staff and students navigate complex guidelines.
Data Analyzer
Build bots that can interpret datasets, generate reports, and provide insights from complex data sources.
Course Assistant
Create specialized teaching assistants with course materials to help students with subject-specific questions.
Workflow Optimizer
Develop bots that understand and optimize departmental workflows, processes, and procedures.
Ready to Create Your Custom AI Assistant?
Build specialized AI solutions tailored to your unique needs and transform how you work with data, research, and administrative tasks.
Available to UCI faculty, staff, and researchers • Supported by UCI OIT AI Team