This repository provides a practical guide for Chinese developers looking to build applications using OpenAI's GPT models. It focuses on essential knowledge for free application development, offering solutions for common challenges faced by developers in China, such as account registration and API access.

How It Works

The guide centers on the OpenAI Chat Completions API, primarily using the gpt-3.5-turbo model due to its cost-effectiveness and performance. It details how to make API requests, manage conversation history by including previous messages in the messages parameter, and utilize the stream parameter for real-time responses. The core idea is to leverage the API's capabilities for tasks beyond simple chat, like content summarization and structured data translation.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install/Run: No specific installation commands are provided; the guide focuses on making direct HTTP requests to the OpenAI API.
• Prerequisites:
  • OpenAI API Key.
  • Access to OpenAI API endpoints (requires overcoming potential network restrictions in China).
  • Understanding of HTTP requests and JSON.
• Resources: OpenAI API usage is token-based and incurs costs. Free trial credits ($18) are available for new users.
• Links:
  • OpenAI Pricing: https://openai.com/pricing
  • OpenAI Status Page: https://status.openai.com/
  • Third-party API (API2D): https://api2d.com/ (includes referral link)

Highlighted Details

• Explains how to manage conversation context by including past messages in API requests.
• Addresses the challenge of accessing OpenAI services from China, including account registration and API connectivity issues.
• Discusses strategies to avoid account bans, such as using a bound credit card and avoiding proxies from unsupported regions.
• Provides insights into OpenAI API billing based on token usage and offers tools for token calculation.

Maintenance & Community

• The project encourages community contributions via Pull Requests.
• Links to Telegram and WeChat groups for AI/Automation development discussions are provided.

Licensing & Compatibility

• The repository itself is not explicitly licensed, but it discusses using OpenAI's services, which are subject to OpenAI's terms of service.
• Commercial use of OpenAI APIs is permitted, but requires adherence to content policies and potential content moderation for applications operating in China.

Limitations & Caveats

• Direct access to OpenAI APIs from mainland China is often restricted, necessitating the use of proxies or third-party services.
• OpenAI's gpt-4 model is significantly more expensive than gpt-3.5-turbo.
• The guide notes that Tencent Cloud functions might not provide an optimal streaming experience.
• Operating GPT-related businesses in China requires careful attention to content moderation to avoid service suspension.