What it does
OpenAI PHP lets programmers who write in PHP, a common language for websites, connect to OpenAI's API (a doorway that lets programs use OpenAI's models).
It covers chat, audio, images, embeddings, files, fine-tuning, moderation and other OpenAI features, and also supports Azure's version of OpenAI. It is maintained by the community, not by OpenAI.
Who it's for
PHP developers adding OpenAI features to their websites or apps.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. It's a code library installed with PHP's package manager, and it needs an OpenAI API key. 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 (MIT): Very 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