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Docs/Connections/AI providers/OpenAI API key
AI providers

OpenAI API key

1 min readUpdated October 27, 2026
Setup time
~5 min
Difficulty
easy
Who bills
OpenAI

What it is

Direct API key from platform.openai.com used for GPT-family generation, embeddings, TTS, and image generation.

Why Hi5Agents uses it

Some agents use OpenAI for cost-efficient generation, embeddings for search, or gpt-image for visuals. BYOK keeps your data outside our billing account.

Agents unlocked

One OpenAI API key powers 6 agents. Typical cost $2–$25/mo.

ChatDeskRequired

Knowledge-base embeddings for retrieval.

HelpHeroRequired

Knowledge-base embeddings for retrieval.

WhatsBotRequired

Knowledge-base embeddings for retrieval.

ClipSmithRequired

Whisper transcription of long-form video.

GuideFlowUnlocks a mode

TTS voice narration for the learning video. Guide-only mode works without it.

PropertyCineUnlocks a mode

TTS narration and gpt-image generation for concept-mode visuals.

Building a stack? Try the stack builder or open the full matrix.

Setup steps

  1. 1Sign in at platform.openai.com.
  2. 2Add billing and set a monthly cap.
  3. 3Create a key at Settings → API keys.
  4. 4Paste it into Hi5Agents → Settings → Keys → OpenAI.

Billing

You pay OpenAI directly. Costs vary per agent — see each agent manual.

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