Resolved OpenAI API Model Errors and Script Corrections

📅 2023-12-19 — Session: Resolved OpenAI API Model Errors and Script Corrections

🕒 03:15–03:50
🏷️ Labels: Openai, API, Python, Error Handling, Troubleshooting
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The session aimed to address and resolve issues related to OpenAI API model errors and to implement necessary corrections in Python scripts for proper API integration.

Key Activities

• Reviewed the essential steps for accessing and using the ChatGPT API, including setting up the development environment and handling API responses.
• Troubleshot and resolved errors related to the non-existence of specified ChatGPT models by checking model names and verifying API plan compatibility.
• Provided guidance on resolving ‘invalid model ID’ errors in OpenAI API requests, including code examples for correct usage.
• Retrieved a list of available models from OpenAI’s API using a Python script, ensuring proper response handling and security.
• Corrected the Python script to fix issues with the model variable formatting in the URL string.
• Modified the script to use the correct API endpoint for GPT-4, transitioning from v1/completions to v1/chat/completions.

Achievements

• Successfully resolved model errors in OpenAI API requests and corrected Python scripts for accurate API integration.
• Enhanced understanding of API usage and error handling with practical code examples.

Pending Tasks

• Explore innovative applications of OpenAI GPT and language models with a focus on ethical considerations.