# Generate OpenAI API Key

To use this Xcode Source Editor extension, you'll need a valid OpenAI API key, which you can create at this [link](https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys).

1. Click on + Create new secret key, and a new API key will be generated.
2. Copy your API key and store them securely on your disk.

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