# OpenAI

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The following documentation is for **OpenAI v1.1.4**.
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## Overview

This integration connects to OpenAI's GPT models, enabling you to leverage advanced AI capabilities for text generation, analysis, and intelligent automation workflows.

### Setup

The following integrations need to be connected to your Kognitos workspace:

* **OpenAI**

#### Steps

Follow these steps to connect the integration in Kognitos:

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**Navigate**

Using the left navigation menu, go to **Integrations** → **Explore Integrations**.
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**Find**

Search for the integration and click on it.
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**Connect**

Click on <kbd>**Connect**</kbd> to add a connection to the integration.
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**Configure**

Add a name for the connection. You'll be prompted for [**authentication**](#authentication) details if needed. Then, click on <kbd>**Connect**</kbd>.
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#### Credentials

**1. OpenAI API Key**

Follow these steps to obtain your OpenAI API key:

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**Log In to OpenAI**

Navigate to the [**OpenAI Platform**](https://auth.openai.com/log-in) and log in with your credentials.
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**API Keys**

Open **Account Settings**, then navigate to [**API Keys**](https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys)**.**
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**Generate a New API Key**

Click **Create new secret key**. Copy the key immediately — it will only be shown once.
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### Authentication

Use one of the following authentication methods to connect this integration in Kognitos. Each method has its own configuration requirements.

#### Connect using API Key

Connect using an API key.

| Label   | Description                     | Type        |
| ------- | ------------------------------- | ----------- |
| API Key | The API key for authentication. | `sensitive` |

### Actions

The following actions are available in the **OpenAI** integration:

#### 1. Prompt openai

Send a prompt to the OpenAI LLM and get a response.