#how to get started?
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Hi @fiery widget. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave:
“Getting started” can mean different things with OpenAI. Here are the main options from the provided sources:
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Start using the OpenAI API (developers)
- Create an API key and try models in the Playground.
- Follow the Developer quickstart for basic code examples. [Start exploring API]
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Build your first agent with the Agents SDK
- Install the SDK (
npm install @openai/agentsorpip install openai-agents). - Set
OPENAI_API_KEY. - Define an
Agentwith a name, instructions, and model, then run it with a single prompt. [Agents SDK quickstart; Python agents quickstart]
- Install the SDK (
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Use GPTs inside ChatGPT (no coding)
- Open Explore GPTs in ChatGPT to browse and use existing GPTs.
- Or go to the GPTs area and click Create to build your own, then test and save it. [GPTs in ChatGPT]
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Use Deep Research in ChatGPT
- In ChatGPT, type
/deepresearchor pick Deep research from the tools menu. - Optionally connect apps (e.g., Google Drive) or specify websites under Sites → Manage sites.
- Enter your prompt, review the proposed research plan, then run and download the report. [Deep research in ChatGPT]
- In ChatGPT, type
- Organize work with Projects in ChatGPT
- Click New project in the sidebar, name it, and pick an icon/color to keep related files, instructions, and chats together. [Projects in ChatGPT]
If you clarify what you want to get started with (API, agents, GPTs, Deep Research, ads, etc.), I can point you to the exact step‑by‑step flow from the docs.
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