How to Set Up API on Janitor AI
TLDRThis video tutorial guides viewers on setting up an API using Janitor AI. It begins with account registration and character creation, followed by character customization. The video then demonstrates how to set up the API by selecting the desired API type, obtaining an API key from OpenAI, and configuring it within Janitor AI. It concludes with adding custom prompts and saving settings, providing a clear and concise guide for users interested in integrating APIs with Janitor AI.
Takeaways
- 🔑 Register or log in to Janitor AI to start setting up an API.
- 👤 Create a new character by uploading an avatar image, choosing gender, and setting privacy and rating options.
- 💬 Add character definition and example dialogues to your character profile.
- 🖼️ Upload an image to represent your character's avatar.
- 🔗 Access the API setup by clicking on 'My Characters' and selecting your character to chat with it.
- 🛠️ Choose 'Open AI' as the API you want to use for your character.
- 🔗 Obtain an Open AI API key by logging into the Open AI website and creating a new secret key.
- 📋 Copy the API key from Open AI and paste it into the Janitor AI platform.
- 🔄 Check the API key to ensure it's valid before proceeding.
- 📝 Add a custom prompt or choose a preset for your character's responses.
- 🎬 This video provides a step-by-step guide to setting up an API for character interaction on Janitor AI.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is setting up an API using Janitor AI.
How do you begin the process of setting up an API on Janitor AI?
-You start by logging in or registering a new account on Janitor AI.
What is the first step after registering an account on Janitor AI?
-The first step is to create a character by uploading an avatar image, choosing the gender, setting the privacy and rating, and adding character definition and scenarios.
Why is it necessary to have a character before setting up the API?
-Having a character is necessary because the API will interact with it, and you need to ensure it exists before proceeding with the API setup.
Where can you find the option to chat with your character on Janitor AI?
-You can find the option to chat with your character by going to 'My Characters' and selecting the character you want to chat with.
What does the 'API not ready' message indicate?
-The 'API not ready' message indicates that the API for your character has not been set up yet.
Which API does the video suggest using for Janitor AI?
-The video suggests using the OpenAI API for Janitor AI.
How do you obtain an OpenAI API key?
-You obtain an OpenAI API key by logging into the OpenAI website, navigating to the API section, and creating a new secret key.
What should you do after obtaining the OpenAI API key?
-After obtaining the OpenAI API key, you should copy it and paste it into the Janitor AI platform to check and save the settings.
Can you use your own API key or must you use the one provided by Janitor AI?
-You can use your own OpenAI API key if you have one, or you can use the reverse proxy option for your own API key.
What additional steps are required after setting the API key on Janitor AI?
-After setting the API key, you should add a custom prompt or choose a preset, and then save the settings to complete the API setup.
Outlines
😀 Setting Up an API with Janitor AI
This video tutorial guides viewers on setting up an API using Janitor AI. The process begins with registering or logging into Janitor AI, and then creating a new character by uploading an avatar image, selecting gender, and setting the character's privacy and rating. After creating the character, the video instructs viewers to set up the API by navigating to the character's chat interface and selecting the desired API, in this case, OpenAI. The tutorial then proceeds to demonstrate how to obtain an OpenAI API key by logging into the OpenAI website, creating a new secret key, and copying it to the Janitor AI platform. Finally, the video shows how to add a custom prompt and save the settings to complete the API setup.
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Keywords
API
Janitor AI
Register
Avatar Image
Gender
Public/Private
Rating
Character Definition
Scenario
OpenAI
API Key
Highlights
Introduction to setting up an API using Janitor AI
Registration or login to Janitor AI platform
Continuing registration with Google or Discord
Accessing the character creation interface
Uploading an avatar image for the character
Selecting the gender and privacy settings for the character
Adjusting the character's rating and definition
Adding example dialogues to the character
Finalizing character creation
Navigating to the API setup section
Choosing the API type and selecting OpenAI
Accessing OpenAI to obtain an API key
Creating a new secret key in OpenAI
Copying the API key from OpenAI
Pasting the API key into Janitor AI
Verifying the API key and saving settings
Adding custom prompts or selecting presets
Completion of the API setup tutorial