OpenAI

OpenAI provides a suite of powerful language models, including the GPT family, which offer strong capabilities for code generation, analysis, and tool use.

Setup

To use OpenAI models with MyCoder, you need an OpenAI API key:

1. Create an account at OpenAI Platform
2. Navigate to the API Keys section and create a new API key
3. Set the API key as an environment variable or in your configuration file

Environment Variables

You can set the OpenAI API key as an environment variable:

export OPENAI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Optionally, if you're using an organization-based account:

export OPENAI_ORGANIZATION=your_organization_id

Configuration

Configure MyCoder to use OpenAI in your mycoder.config.js file:

export default {
  // Provider selection
  provider: 'openai',
  model: 'gpt-4o',
  
  // Optional: Set API key directly (environment variable is preferred)
  // openaiApiKey: 'your_api_key_here',
  // openaiOrganization: 'your_organization_id',
  
  // Other MyCoder settings
  maxTokens: 4096,
  temperature: 0.7,
  // ...
};

Supported Models

MyCoder supports all OpenAI models that have tool/function calling capabilities. Here are some recommended models:

• gpt-4o (recommended) - Latest model with strong reasoning and tool-calling capabilities
• gpt-4-turbo - Strong performance with 128K context window
• gpt-4 - Original GPT-4 model with 8K context window
• gpt-3.5-turbo - More affordable option for simpler tasks

You can use any other OpenAI model that supports function calling with MyCoder. The OpenAI provider is not limited to just these listed models.

Best Practices

• GPT-4o provides the best balance of performance and cost for most MyCoder tasks
• For complex programming tasks, use GPT-4 models rather than GPT-3.5
• The tool-calling capabilities in GPT-4o are particularly strong for MyCoder workflows
• Use the JSON response format for structured outputs when needed

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with OpenAI:

• Verify your API key is correct and has sufficient quota
• Check that you're using a supported model name
• For rate limit issues, implement exponential backoff in your requests
• Monitor your token usage to avoid unexpected costs

For more information, visit the OpenAI Documentation.