> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://magicpatterns.mintlify.site/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# OpenAI

> Learn how to integrate OpenAI into your Magic Patterns design

## Introduction to OpenAI

Want to build a chat app or AI assistant on Magic Patterns? You can use our OpenAI integration to create fully functional AI apps that leverage the latest models from OpenAI, the same company that build ChatGPT.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://cdn.magicpatterns.com/static/marketing/openai-integration.gif" alt="OpenAI Integration" />
</Frame>

## Step by Step Tutorial

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an OpenAI Account">
    Create a new OpenAI account if you don't already have one.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up billing">
    **This is a required step:** You need to add a payment method and set up billing on your OpenAI account before you can use the API.

    Without billing configured, your API key will not work and API calls will fail.

    You can [set up billing here](https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/billing/overview).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new OpenAI API Key">
    Magic Patterns uses the OpenAI API to communicate with OpenAI's services.
    Your API key is sensitive and should be stored securely—never share it
    directly in prompts to Magic Patterns.

    You can [create a new API key here](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys).
  </Step>

  <Step title="(Optional) Set a usage limit">
    We highly recommend setting a usage limit on your OpenAI account. This
    protects you from unexpected charges in case your API key is accidentally
    exposed or compromised.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable the OpenAI Integration in Magic Patterns">
    Once you have your API key, enable the integration in Magic Patterns via the integrations section in the chatbar.

    <img src="https://cdn.magicpatterns.com/uploads/9u92zsAsxWq3sopCfdpCoe/Open-ai-integration.png" alt="OpenAI Integration in the chatbar" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Prompt Magic Patterns to use OpenAI">
    By default, Magic Patterns will not connect to OpenAI. Once the integration is enabled, you can
    prompt along the lines of "Connect this design to OpenAI" and Magic Patterns will then integrate your design.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Once a design is connected to OpenAI, anyone you share the design or preview
  link with will be able to use the AI features. This will consume your OpenAI
  API credits.
</Warning>