Clippy 2.0
Humorous chatbot bringing Microsoft's Clippy back to life using GPT-3.5. Achieved 1,200+ active users before closure in August 2023.
Overview
A viral chatbot that brought Microsoft's iconic Clippy assistant back to life with modern AI capabilities. Combined nostalgia with cutting-edge language models to create an engaging user experience.
The Challenge
Create a chatbot that captures Clippy's iconic personality while providing actually useful assistance powered by modern AI. The challenge was balancing humor with utility and building viral appeal that would resonate with users who remembered the original assistant.
The Solution
Built a GPT-3.5 powered chatbot with carefully crafted system prompts that embody Clippy's personality—helpful, slightly annoying, and endearingly persistent. Created a web interface with nostalgic Windows aesthetics. Implemented conversation memory and context awareness to maintain engaging interactions.
Impact & Results
Over 1,200 active users at peak
Viral spread across social media
Featured in tech blogs and newsletters
Demonstrated product-market fit for AI nostalgia products
Closed in August 2023