Connecting Your Site to OpenAI via Supabase
Objective
This SOP outlines the steps to connect your application to OpenAI by storing the OpenAI API key in Supabase.
Key Steps
Step 1: Obtain OpenAI API Key 1:37
- Search online for how to find your OpenAI API key.
- Follow the instructions to retrieve your key.
Step 2: Access Supabase 1:47
- Log in to your Supabase account.
- Navigate to the left-hand side menu.
Step 3: Go to Edge Functions 1:57
- Click on 'Edge Functions' in the left-hand menu.
- Check if there is an OpenAI function listed (not mandatory for this step).
Step 4: Navigate to Secrets 2:28
- Click on 'Secrets' in the left-hand menu.
Step 5: Add OpenAI API Key 2:40
- In the 'Key' field, enter 'API_key'.
- In the 'Value' field, paste your OpenAI API key.
Step 6: Save the Key 3:04
- Click the 'Save' button to store the key.
Step 7: Update Key if Necessary 3:30
- If you need to change the key, enter the new key in the 'Value' field and click 'Save' again.
Cautionary Notes
- Ensure that the OpenAI API key is kept confidential and not shared publicly.
- If the key is not stored correctly, you may encounter fetch errors when trying to connect to OpenAI.
Tips for Efficiency
- Double-check that you have the correct OpenAI API key before pasting it into Supabase.
- Regularly review and update your API keys to maintain security.
Link to Video:
https://youtu.be/lUbv5uklZb4