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OpenAI Configuration

OpenAI Configuration Interface The OpenAI configuration screen in PipesHub where you’ll enter your API Key and Model Name PipesHub allows you to integrate with OpenAI’s powerful language models to enable AI features in your workspace.

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Required Fields

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API Key

The OpenAI API Key is required to authenticate your requests to OpenAI’s services. How to obtain an API Key:
  1. Log in to your OpenAI account
  2. Navigate to the API section
  3. Create a new secret key
  4. Copy the key immediately (it will only be shown once)
Security Note: Your API key should be kept secure and never shared publicly. PipesHub securely stores your API key and uses it only for authenticating requests to OpenAI.

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Model Name

The Model Name field defines which OpenAI model you want to use with PipesHub. Popular OpenAI models include:
  • gpt-5 - OpenAI’s latest and most advanced model, and the best for coding and agentic tasks across domains.
  • gpt-5-mini - Faster, more cost-effective option for many use cases.
  • gpt-5-nano - Fastest, most cost-efficient version of GPT-5.
  • gpt-4.1 - OpenAI’s powerful model for complex tasks not requiring advanced reasoning capabilities. It is well suited for problem solving across domains.
How to choose a model:
  • For the latest features and best performance, select gpt-5 or gpt-5-mini
  • For complex reasoning tasks and problem-solving, select gpt-5
  • For routine tasks and lower latency, select gpt-5-mini
  • For very low latency and cost effective tasks, select gpt-5-nano
  • Check OpenAI’s model documentation for the most up-to-date options

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Configuration Steps

As shown in the image above:
  1. Select “OpenAI” as your Provider from the dropdown
  2. Enter your OpenAI API Key in the designated field (marked with *)
  3. Specify your desired Model Name (marked with *)
  4. Click “Continue” to proceed with setup
The system configuration interface clearly indicates which fields are required with an asterisk (*). Both the API Key and Model Name are required fields to successfully configure OpenAI integration.

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Usage Considerations

  • API usage will count against your OpenAI account’s quota and billing
  • Different models have different pricing - check OpenAI’s pricing page for details
  • Model capabilities vary - more powerful models may provide better results but at higher cost

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Troubleshooting

  • If you encounter authentication errors, verify your API key is correct and has not expired
  • Ensure your OpenAI account has billing set up if you’re using paid models
  • Check that the model name is spelled correctly and is available on your OpenAI account tier
For additional support, refer to the OpenAI documentation or contact PipesHub support on our Discord.