How to Get API Key and Base URL

This guide will help you configure LingoFlow AI with OpenAI-compatible API credentials.

Overview

LingoFlow AI requires two essential pieces of information:

• API Key: Your authentication token
• Base URL: The API endpoint (optional: Proxy URL for network routing)

You have multiple options depending on your needs.

Option 1: Official OpenAI API (Recommended)

Step 1: Create OpenAI Account

1. Visit OpenAI Platform
2. Sign up or log in to your account
3. Add payment method (required for API access)

Step 2: Generate API Key

1. Navigate to API Keys
2. Click "Create new secret key"
3. Name your key (e.g., "LingoFlow-Figma")
4. IMPORTANT: Copy the key immediately - you won't see it again!

Step 3: Configuration Values

API Key: sk-proj-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Base URL: <https://api.openai.com/v1>
Proxy URL: (leave empty)