What it does
This is OpenAI's official toolkit for programmers who write in JavaScript or TypeScript. It gives them a simple way to send requests to OpenAI's API, the doorway that lets programs use OpenAI's models.
With it, a program can generate text, hold multi-turn conversations, describe images and use OpenAI's other features. The README includes short examples for each.
Using it requires an OpenAI account and API key, and OpenAI charges for use.
Who it's for
Developers building apps or websites that use OpenAI's models.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. It is a code library for programmers. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Sends what you give it to an online service
- API key
- Needed. An API key is a password-like code from an online AI service. What's that?
Try it
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- Keep your API key private. Never paste it into websites or share it, and set a spending limit with the AI service.
- What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
- More on staying safe