OpenAI (ChatGPT) Integration

What is OpenAI?

OpenAI is the company behind ChatGPT. You can add the same AI technology to your own app - for chatbots, content writing, answering questions, and more. Perfect for:

AI chatbots and assistants
Generating content (blog posts, emails, etc.)
Answering customer questions
Helping users with tasks
Creative writing tools

The Easy Way: Emergent Universal Key

Good news! You don’t need to create an OpenAI account. Emergent provides a Universal Key that works with OpenAI, Claude, and Google AI - all in one!

TLDR: View our article on the Universal Key to get started.

How to Get It

Click Your Profile

In Emergent, click your profile picture (top right)

Go to Universal Key

Select Universal Key from the menu

View Your Key

Your key is displayed there

Add Credits

Click Add Balance to add credits (starts at $10)

Done!

You’re ready to use AI!

Pricing: Pay only for what you use (about $0.01 per 750 words)

Tell the Agent What You Want

Just describe what you’re building! Here are examples:

Example 1: Customer Support Chatbot

I want to add an AI chatbot to help customers.

The chatbot should:
- Answer questions about my product
- Be friendly and helpful
- Remember the conversation
- Show typing indicator while thinking

Use Emergent Universal Key for OpenAI.
Use GPT-4 (the smart one).

Please set this up for me.

Example 2: Content Writer

I need a tool that writes blog posts.

Users should be able to:
- Enter a topic
- Choose blog length (short, medium, long)
- Click "Generate" and get a complete blog post
- Copy the result

Use Emergent Universal Key for OpenAI.
Use GPT-4.

Please set this up for me.

Example 3: Q&A Assistant

I want users to ask questions and get AI answers.

Features:
- Simple question box
- AI provides detailed answer
- Show sources if possible
- Keep history of past questions

Use Emergent Universal Key for OpenAI.

Please set this up for me.

That’s it! Just tell the agent what you want in plain English. No technical knowledge needed.

Choose Your AI Model

Think of models like different versions of AI - some are smarter but cost more:

GPT-4 Turbo

Best for: Most thingsSpeed: FastCost: MediumRecommended!

GPT-4

Best for: Complex tasksSpeed: SlowerCost: HigherGreat for difficult questions

GPT-3.5

Best for: Simple tasksSpeed: Very fastCost: CheapestGood for basic chatbots

GPT-4o

Best for: Latest featuresSpeed: FastCost: MediumNewest model

Not sure which to choose? Start with GPT-4 Turbo - it’s the best balance.

Test Your AI

After the agent sets it up:

Click Preview

In Emergent, click the Preview button

Try It Out

If it’s a chat: Send a messageIf it’s a generator: Enter some text and click generate

Wait for AI

The AI will think for a few seconds, then respond

Test Different Things

Try asking different questionsTest if the conversation memory works

Check It Makes Sense

Make sure the AI responses are helpful and accurate

Tip: If the AI isn’t responding the way you want, tell the agent:

The AI responses are [too long/too short/not helpful enough].
Can you adjust it to be more [specific/concise/friendly]?

Managing Your Credits

Check Your Balance

Profile → Universal Key
See remaining credits
View usage history

Add More Credits

Click Add Balance
Choose amount (10, 25, 50, or custom)
Complete payment
Credits added instantly!

Set Up Auto-Recharge (Optional)

Profile → Universal Key
Enable Auto-recharge
Choose amount and trigger point
Never run out of credits!

Example: Auto-add 5 credits when running out of balance.

How Much Does It Cost?

Very affordable! Here’s what you get: GPT-4 Turbo (recommended):

About $0.01 per 750 words
A full conversation (10 messages): ~$0.05
1,000 customer questions: ~$10

GPT-3.5 (cheaper option):

About $0.002 per 750 words
A full conversation: ~$0.01
1,000 customer questions: ~$2

With the Emergent Universal Key, you only pay for what you use. No monthly fees!

Common Questions

Do I need my own OpenAI account?

No! Just use the Emergent Universal Key. It’s simpler and you can use it for multiple AI providers.

Can the AI learn about my business?

Yes! Tell the agent:

I want the AI to know about my business:
- We sell [products/services]
- Our pricing is [details]
- Common customer questions are [list]

Please train it on this information.

What if AI gives wrong answers?

AI isn’t perfect. Tell the agent:

The AI is giving incorrect information about [topic].
It should say [correct information] instead.
Can you fix this?

Can I make the AI responses shorter/longer?

Yes! Tell the agent:

The AI responses are too long. 
Can you make them more concise (2-3 sentences max)?

Is my data private?

Yes. Conversations are private and not used to train OpenAI’s models (when using their API).

Something Not Working?

AI Not Responding

Tell the agent:

The AI isn't responding when I send a message.
Can you check the OpenAI integration?

“Out of Credits” Error

Solution:

Go to Profile → Universal Key
Add more credits
Try again

Responses Are Too Slow

Tell the agent:

The AI is taking too long to respond.
Can you make it faster or show a better loading indicator?

AI Personality Isn’t Right

Tell the agent:

I want the AI to be more [professional/friendly/casual/technical].
Can you adjust its personality?

Real Examples

Example 1: Recipe Generator

Build a recipe generator where users:
1. Enter ingredients they have
2. Click "Generate Recipe"
3. Get a complete recipe with instructions

Use Emergent Universal Key with GPT-4.
Make the recipes creative and easy to follow.

Please build this for me.

Example 2: Email Writer

I need a tool that writes professional emails.

Users enter:
- What the email is about
- Tone (formal, casual, friendly)
- Key points to include

The AI generates a complete email they can copy.

Use Emergent Universal Key with GPT-4.

Please build this.

Example 3: Study Buddy

Create a study assistant where students can:
- Ask questions about any topic
- Get explained answers
- Request practice questions
- Get homework help

Make it encouraging and patient.
Remember the conversation topic.

Use Emergent Universal Key with GPT-4.

Please build this.

Making Your AI Better

Give It Personality

Make the AI chatbot sound like:
- A friendly expert
- Professional but warm
- Enthusiastic and encouraging

Add these traits to my AI.

Add Knowledge

Teach the AI about:
- My product features
- Common customer issues  
- Company policies
- FAQ answers

Here's the information: [paste details]

Set Boundaries

The AI should NOT:
- Make promises about pricing
- Give medical/legal advice
- Share personal information
- Discuss competitors

Please add these restrictions.

Tips for Best Results

Start Simple

Begin with basic featuresAdd complexity later

Test Thoroughly

Try many different questionsFind edge cases

Monitor Usage

Check credit usage regularlyOptimize if needed

Get Feedback

Ask users what they thinkImprove based on feedback

Alternative: Use Your Own OpenAI Key

If you prefer to use your own OpenAI account:

Create OpenAI Account

Go to platform.openai.com

Add Payment Method

OpenAI requires a credit card on file

Create API Key

Go to API Keys → Create new key

Copy Key

Starts with sk-proj-

Tell Agent

Use my OpenAI API key instead of Emergent Universal Key:
sk-proj-xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Quick Checklist

Before going live:

Tested AI with many different questions
AI responses are helpful and accurate
Added enough credits to Universal Key
Set up auto-recharge (optional)
Tested on different devices
AI has the right personality/tone
Taught AI about your business (if needed)

Get Help

Universal Key

Profile → Universal KeyManage credits and usage

Ask the Agent

Describe what’s not workingAgent will fix it

OpenAI Status

Check if OpenAI is having issues

Support

support@emergent.shWe’re here to help

Remember

Use Emergent Universal Key - It’s the easiest way Start with GPT-4 Turbo - Best balance of cost and quality Test everything before launching to users Monitor your credits - Set up auto-recharge if needed Keep improving - Tell the agent what to adjust based on user feedback

Stuck? Just tell the agent: “I need help with my AI chatbot” and explain what you want to change or fix.

​What is OpenAI?

​The Easy Way: Emergent Universal Key

​How to Get It

​Tell the Agent What You Want

​Example 1: Customer Support Chatbot

​Example 2: Content Writer

​Example 3: Q&A Assistant

​Choose Your AI Model

GPT-4 Turbo

GPT-4

GPT-3.5

GPT-4o

​Test Your AI

​Managing Your Credits

​Check Your Balance

​Add More Credits

​Set Up Auto-Recharge (Optional)

​How Much Does It Cost?

​Common Questions

​Something Not Working?

​AI Not Responding

​“Out of Credits” Error

​Responses Are Too Slow

​AI Personality Isn’t Right

​Real Examples

​Example 1: Recipe Generator

​Example 2: Email Writer

​Example 3: Study Buddy

​Making Your AI Better

​Give It Personality

​Add Knowledge

​Set Boundaries

​Tips for Best Results

Start Simple

Test Thoroughly

Monitor Usage

Get Feedback

​Alternative: Use Your Own OpenAI Key

​Quick Checklist

​Get Help

Universal Key

Ask the Agent

OpenAI Status

Support

​Remember

What is OpenAI?

The Easy Way: Emergent Universal Key

How to Get It

Tell the Agent What You Want

Example 1: Customer Support Chatbot

Example 2: Content Writer

Example 3: Q&A Assistant

Choose Your AI Model

Test Your AI

Managing Your Credits

Check Your Balance

Add More Credits

Set Up Auto-Recharge (Optional)

How Much Does It Cost?

Common Questions

Something Not Working?

AI Not Responding

“Out of Credits” Error

Responses Are Too Slow

AI Personality Isn’t Right

Real Examples

Example 1: Recipe Generator

Example 2: Email Writer

Example 3: Study Buddy

Making Your AI Better

Give It Personality

Add Knowledge

Set Boundaries

Tips for Best Results

Alternative: Use Your Own OpenAI Key

Quick Checklist

Get Help

Remember