> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://adri567.gitbook.io/autogpt/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://adri567.gitbook.io/autogpt/before-you-start/generate-openai-api-key.md).

# 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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