Create a Secret Key

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2. Create A Secret Key (Add to Package)

To fully utilize OpenSesame and start detecting AI hallucinations within your models, you’ll need to generate a secret key.

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Step 1: Generate Your Secret Key

Once you have created your project, the next step is to generate a secret key. This key is essential for authenticating your requests and securing access to OpenSesame’s features.

• Why Do You Need a Secret Key?
  • The secret key acts as an authentication mechanism that allows your application to interact with the OpenSesame API.
  • It ensures that your API requests are secure and helps OpenSesame identify which project the requests are associated with.

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Step 2: Add the Secret Key to Your Codebase

After generating your secret key, you’ll need to add it to your codebase. This step is straightforward and involves a simple line of code.

• How to Add the Secret Key:
  • Insert the secret key into the configuration settings of the package.

# Example of adding the secret key in a Python application
OPENSESAME_SECRET_KEY = 'your-secret-key-here'