Alternatives for OpenAI API and Project Website Launch #2
Description
Hello Developers,
First, thank you for developing this interesting AI-Assistant-3D-ECommerce project. I'm trying to set it up locally, and I've successfully followed most of the installation steps, including cloning the repository and installing dependencies for both client and server directories.
However, I've encountered an issue regarding the OpenAI API. Due to certain payment restrictions in my region, I am currently unable to top up my OpenAI account or make payments for API usage.
This prevents me from launching the backend server, as it requires the OPENAI_API_KEY to be configured and functional. (The error message I receive is: OpenAIError: The OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable is missing or empty; either provide it, or instantiate the OpenAI client with an apiKey option...).
I have a few questions regarding this:
Are there any alternative AI image generation APIs that could be integrated into this project besides OpenAI's DALL-E? If so, could you provide any guidance or suggestions on how to modify the code to support them?
Is there a way to run the project (especially the frontend) by temporarily disabling the AI image generation feature? This would allow users like me to explore other functionalities of the platform (like manual customization and 3D model interaction) without needing a live OpenAI API key.
Do you have plans to launch a public website for this project? If so, could you share any information regarding its potential launch date or access?
Are there any other workarounds or solutions you might recommend for users facing similar payment restrictions?
I understand that the AI generation is a core feature, but any advice on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and support!
Best regards