This document explains the OpenAI Assistant node, which lets you interact with custom OpenAI assistants in your workflow.

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Node Functionality

The OpenAI Assistant node connects to OpenAI’s Assistants API to:

  • Run conversations with your assistants
  • Process instructions and queries
  • Access assistant capabilities
  • Maintain conversation context

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Required Setup

  1. OpenAI account with API access
  2. Configure assistant in OpenAI platform
  3. Add API key to Credentials page

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Node Output

  • Response: Assistant’s reply to your prompt

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Common Use Cases

  1. Customer Support:
- Use support-focused assistant
- Handle common questions
- Provide consistent responses
  1. Data Analysis:
- Connect to analysis assistant
- Process data insights
- Generate reports
  1. Content Creation:
- Use writing assistant
- Generate content
- Edit and refine text

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Important Considerations

  1. Assistant must be configured in OpenAI first
  2. Uses only 1 credit per request with own API key
  3. Requires OpenAI API key - https://www.gumloop.com/settings/profile/credentials
  4. Learn more about assistants here

In summary, the OpenAI Assistant node connects your workflow to custom OpenAI assistants, enabling powerful automation of conversations and tasks.

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