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Error: OpenAI GPT-4.1 - 401

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Description

Error Details

Model: OpenAI GPT-4.1
Provider: openai
Status Code: 401

Error Output

401 Incorrect API key provided: claude. You can find your API key at https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the OpenAI GPT-4.1 request using the reported configuration and inspect how the provider selects the API key. Trace why the OpenAI request receives the value claude; done means identifying the configuration mismatch and confirming that the request uses the intended OpenAI credential.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
ai, authentication
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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