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How to Integrate and Configure the OpenAI Module in Drupal 10: Full Setup Guide

AI is reshaping how we build and manage websites, and with Drupal 10, integrating tools like OpenAI (ChatGPT) is easier than ever. Whether you want to generate content, auto-summarize text, or create a chatbot experience, the OpenAI Drupal module is a powerful solution.

This guide walks you through the full setup of the OpenAI module in Drupal 10—from installation to usage.

✅ Requirements

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • Drupal 10 installed and running

  • Composer available

  • An OpenAI API key (sign up at https://platform.openai.com/)

  • Admin access to your Drupal site

🛠 Step 1: Install the OpenAI Module

Using Composer (recommended):

composer require drupal/openai

Then enable the module:

drush en openai

Or, use the Drupal Admin UI:

  1. Go to Extend (/admin/modules)

  2. Search for OpenAI

  3. Check the box and click Install

🔑 Step 2: Get Your OpenAI API Key

  1. Go to https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys

  2. Click Create new secret key

  3. Copy and save your API key (you’ll need this soon)

⚙️ Step 3: Configure the Module

  1. Visit the OpenAI config page:

    /admin/config/openai

    or via:
    Configuration → Web Services → OpenAI Settings

  2. Paste your API key into the form.

  3. Choose default settings:

    • Model: gpt-4 or gpt-3.5-turbo (depending on your usage and API access)

    • Temperature: Controls randomness (0 = consistent, 1 = creative)

    • Max tokens: Length of response (e.g., 150–300)

  4. Save configuration.

🧪 Step 4: Try It Out!

The OpenAI module provides text generation tools in the admin area or inline in node edit forms (if enabled):

  1. Visit /admin/content

  2. Edit or create a node

  3. If integrated with a text field (like body), you’ll see a button like "Generate with AI"

✅ You can also extend it using the module’s plugin system to create custom prompt buttons.

🧩 Optional: Add OpenAI to CKEditor 5

If you want to use AI directly inside CKEditor 5:

  1. Go to Configuration → Content Authoring → Text formats and editors

  2. Choose the editor format (e.g., Full HTML)

  3. Enable the OpenAI button

  4. Save and test in a node form

🔐 Security Tip

  • Do not expose your API key to public users.

  • Limit access to AI features using permissions.

  • Monitor usage and set quotas in OpenAI dashboard.

🧠 What Can You Do with This Module?

  • Generate blog post intros or full content

  • Suggest SEO descriptions or summaries

  • Rewrite user-submitted content

  • Translate content dynamically

  • Power chatbots or search enhancements

🧱 Extend It Further

  • Create custom AI prompt buttons using plugins

  • Use hook integrations to modify prompts based on context

  • Combine with other modules like Smart Content or Views for dynamic AI logic

🚀 Final Thoughts

Setting up the OpenAI module in Drupal 10 opens up a world of AI-powered automation and creativity. From improving content workflows to generating dynamic responses, you can supercharge your Drupal site in just a few steps.

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