This repository provides a Next.js starter application for building conversational assistants using the OpenAI Responses API. It targets developers looking to quickly prototype and customize AI-powered chat interfaces with features like multi-turn conversations, web search, and file-based knowledge retrieval.

How It Works

The app leverages the OpenAI Responses API to manage chat interactions, enabling features such as multi-turn conversation handling, function calling, and streaming responses. It integrates built-in tools for web and file search, allowing the assistant to access external information and user-provided documents. A vector store can be created for efficient file searching.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Primary install / run command: npm install followed by npm run dev.
• Prerequisites: OpenAI API key (set as OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable or in a .env file).
• The app will be available at http://localhost:3000.
• Official Quickstart: https://platform.openai.com/docs/quickstart

Highlighted Details

• Implements multi-turn conversation handling.
• Integrates web search and file search tools.
• Supports function calling and streaming responses.
• Includes vector store creation and file upload functionality.

Maintenance & Community

This is an official starter app from OpenAI. Contributions via issues or PRs are welcome, though review is not guaranteed.

Licensing & Compatibility

• License: MIT License.
• Compatible with commercial use and closed-source linking.

Limitations & Caveats

The repository is a starter app and may require significant customization for production use. OpenAI may not review all community contributions.