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The OpenAI provider gives Roomote direct, usage-billed API access to supported OpenAI models. It is separate from ChatGPT Subscription, which uses an eligible ChatGPT plan instead of API credits.

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Get an API key

Create a key on the OpenAI API keys page. The key’s project must have billing, model access, and suitable usage limits.

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Configuration

Add OpenAI in Settings > Models and paste the key, or configure:
Roomote adds recommended models under the openai/ prefix. Apply a recommended mapping or choose separate models for coding, helper, planning, and review work. When both OpenAI API and ChatGPT Subscription are connected, they expose the same model prefix and Roomote uses the subscription. Disconnect ChatGPT Subscription before using billed OpenAI API capacity.

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Cost behavior

OpenAI API requests are billed to the API project by model and token usage; a ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription does not include API credits. Roomote records usage and estimates cost from model metadata. The OpenAI API pricing page and project bill are authoritative.

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Verify setup

  1. save OPENAI_API_KEY
  2. confirm OpenAI models appear and enable at least one
  3. assign an openai/... model to a role
  4. run a small task and confirm usage appears in the OpenAI project

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Common issues

  • The key works elsewhere but not in Roomote. Disconnect ChatGPT Subscription first, then confirm the API key is active and its project has API billing.
  • Quota or rate-limit errors occur. Check project spend limits, usage tier, and model-specific limits in the OpenAI Platform.
  • The wrong connection is used. If ChatGPT Subscription is also connected, disconnect the subscription before using billed OpenAI API capacity.