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openai-pythonv3.36.0
The official Python library for the OpenAI API
Open source Maintained For developers
IN ONE PARAGRAPH
openai-python is the official Python library for the OpenAI API.
Good for: Developers and teams who want to build agent apps.
01How to start
- 1Read the official quick-start (link above).
- 2Install from the official package registry:
pip install openai - 3Try it on a small example before wiring it into a project.
02Alternatives & comparison
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