How to get an API key for OpenAI

Please note:

  1. Your ChatGPT subscription is not compatible with MATE. MATE requires a separate OpenAI API key.

  2. A developer account is for free. But there will be costs when using MATE via your API key. From experience these can be a few dollars up to $20 or more per month . It really depends on your usage. Check the pricing table here: https://openai.com/api/pricing


What is an API key?

Read our guide here.


Steps

  1. Create a developer account at OpenAI

  2. Add a payment method and buy some credits

  3. Generate an API key

  4. Enter the key in OMATA AI plugin


  1. Create a developer account at OpenAI

Open this page and create an account or log in if you already have one: http://platform.openai.com


  1. Add a payment method and buy some credits

You will need to add a payment method (e.g. credit card). And also you will need to buy at least $5 worth of credits (how to add credits by OpenAI). Otherwise OpenAI will deny your requests.
https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/billing/payment-methods


  1. Generate an API key

Navigate to this page: https://platform.openai.com/api-keys

Create a key and save it somewhere as you will not be shown it again a second time. If you need a new one then just create a new one.


Create a new API key and give it a name.


Copy the API key and enter it in OMATA AI.

  1. Enter the API key in MATE plugin

In the setup process or on the settings page change / add the API key.