OpenAI Integration

OpenAI Platform — responses, chat, embeddings, images, audio, files, batches, fine-tuning, and organization admin. Turn OpenAI results into structured actions across your workflows and downstream tools. Use Watch Batches to move AI generated information into the next step, such as Download File Content or Get Input Token Counts.

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Supported triggers and actions for OpenAI integration

Triggers can detect changes in OpenAI and run actions that can create, search or modify data inside OpenAI automatically [3] — exactly how you set them.

Watch BatchesStarts a scenario when a new batches record appears.
Watch Chat CompletionsStarts a scenario when a new chat completions record appears.
Watch EvalsStarts a scenario when a new evals record appears.
Watch EventsStarts a scenario when OpenAI delivers a signed webhook event.
Watch FilesStarts a scenario when a new files record appears.
Watch Fine-Tuning JobsStarts a scenario when a new fine-tuning jobs record appears.
Watch VideosStarts a scenario when a new videos record appears.
Download File ContentDownloads file content from the account.
Get Input Token CountsFetches input token counts for the account.
Get Organization Spend LimitFetches organization spend limit for the account.
Get Project Spend LimitFetches project spend limit for the account.
List Admin API KeysRetrieves a page of admin api keys from the account.
List AssistantsRetrieves a page of assistants from the account.
List Audit LogsRetrieves a page of audit logs from the account.
List BatchesRetrieves a page of batches from the account.
List Chat Completion MessagesRetrieves a page of chat completion messages from the account.
List Chat CompletionsRetrieves a page of stored chat completions from the account.
List ChatKit Thread ItemsRetrieves a page of chatkit thread items from the account.
List ChatKit ThreadsRetrieves a page of chatkit threads from the account.
List Container FilesRetrieves a page of container files from the account.
List ContainersRetrieves a page of containers from the account.
List Conversation ItemsRetrieves a page of conversation items from the account.
List Eval Run Output ItemsRetrieves a page of eval run output items from the account.
List Eval RunsRetrieves a page of eval runs from the account.
List EvalsRetrieves a page of evals from the account.
List FilesRetrieves a page of files from the account.
List Files in Vector Store BatchRetrieves a page of files in vector store batch from the account.
List Fine-Tuning Checkpoint PermissionsRetrieves a page of fine-tuning checkpoint permissions from the account.
List Fine-Tuning EventsRetrieves a page of fine-tuning events from the account.
List Fine-Tuning Job CheckpointsRetrieves a page of fine-tuning job checkpoints from the account.
List Fine-Tuning JobsRetrieves a page of fine-tuning jobs from the account.
List Group Role AssignmentsRetrieves a page of group role assignments from the account.
List Group UsersRetrieves a page of group users from the account.
List GroupsRetrieves a page of groups from the account.
List Input ItemsRetrieves a page of input items from the account.
List InvitesRetrieves a page of invites from the account.
List MessagesRetrieves a page of messages from the account.
List ModelsRetrieves a page of models from the account.
List Organization CertificatesRetrieves a page of organization certificates from the account.
List Organization Spend AlertsRetrieves a page of organization spend alerts from the account.
List Project API KeysRetrieves a page of project api keys from the account.
List Project CertificatesRetrieves a page of project certificates from the account.
List Project Group Role AssignmentsRetrieves a page of project group role assignments from the account.
List Project GroupsRetrieves a page of project groups from the account.
List Project Rate LimitsRetrieves a page of project rate limits from the account.
List Project RolesRetrieves a page of project roles from the account.
List Project Service AccountsRetrieves a page of project service accounts from the account.
List Project Spend AlertsRetrieves a page of project spend alerts from the account.
List Project User Role AssignmentsRetrieves a page of project user role assignments from the account.
List Project UsersRetrieves a page of project users from the account.
List ProjectsRetrieves a page of projects from the account.
List RolesRetrieves a page of roles from the account.
List Run StepsRetrieves a page of run steps from the account.
List RunsRetrieves a page of runs from the account.
List Skill VersionsRetrieves a page of skill versions from the account.
List SkillsRetrieves a page of skills from the account.
List Usage Audio SpeechesRetrieves a page of usage audio speeches from the account.
List Usage Audio TranscriptionsRetrieves a page of usage audio transcriptions from the account.
List Usage Code Interpreter SessionsRetrieves a page of usage code interpreter sessions from the account.
List Usage CompletionsRetrieves a page of usage completions from the account.
List Usage CostsRetrieves a page of usage costs from the account.
List Usage EmbeddingsRetrieves a page of usage embeddings from the account.
List Usage File Search CallsRetrieves a page of usage file search calls from the account.
List Usage ImagesRetrieves a page of usage images from the account.
List Usage ModerationsRetrieves a page of usage moderations from the account.
List Usage Vector StoresRetrieves a page of usage vector stores from the account.
List Usage Web Search CallsRetrieves a page of usage web search calls from the account.
List User Role AssignmentsRetrieves a page of user role assignments from the account.
List UsersRetrieves a page of users from the account.
List Vector Store FilesRetrieves a page of vector store files from the account.
List Vector StoresRetrieves a page of vector stores from the account.
List VideosRetrieves a page of videos from the account.
List Voice ConsentsRetrieves a page of voice consents from the account.
Retrieve Admin API KeyFetches one admin api key by its identifier.
Retrieve AssistantFetches one assistant by its identifier.
Retrieve BatchFetches one batch by its identifier.
Retrieve CertificateFetches one certificate by its identifier.
Retrieve Chat CompletionFetches one chat completion by its identifier.
Retrieve ChatKit ThreadFetches one chatkit thread by its identifier.
Retrieve ContainerFetches one container by its identifier.
Retrieve Container FileFetches one container file by its identifier.
Retrieve Container File ContentFetches one container file content by its identifier.
Retrieve ConversationFetches one conversation by its identifier.
Retrieve Conversation ItemFetches one conversation item by its identifier.
Retrieve EvalFetches one eval by its identifier.
Retrieve Eval RunFetches one eval run by its identifier.
Retrieve Eval Run Output ItemFetches one eval run output item by its identifier.
Retrieve FileFetches one file by its identifier.
Retrieve Fine Tuning JobFetches one fine tuning job by its identifier.
Retrieve GroupFetches one group by its identifier.
Retrieve Group RoleFetches one group role by its identifier.
Retrieve Group UserFetches one group user by its identifier.
Retrieve InviteFetches one invite by its identifier.
Retrieve MessageFetches one message by its identifier.
Retrieve ModelFetches one model by its identifier.
Retrieve Organization Data RetentionFetches one organization data retention by its identifier.
Retrieve Organization Spend AlertFetches one organization spend alert by its identifier.
Retrieve ProjectFetches one project by its identifier.
Retrieve Project API KeyFetches one project api key by its identifier.
Retrieve Project Data RetentionFetches one project data retention by its identifier.
Retrieve Project GroupFetches one project group by its identifier.
Retrieve Project Group RoleFetches one project group role by its identifier.
Retrieve Project Hosted Tool PermissionsFetches one project hosted tool permissions by its identifier.
Retrieve Project Model PermissionsFetches one project model permissions by its identifier.
Retrieve Project RoleFetches one project role by its identifier.
Retrieve Project Service AccountFetches one project service account by its identifier.
Retrieve Project Spend AlertFetches one project spend alert by its identifier.
Retrieve Project UserFetches one project user by its identifier.
Retrieve Project User RoleFetches one project user role by its identifier.
Retrieve ResponseFetches one response by its identifier.
Retrieve RoleFetches one role by its identifier.
Retrieve RunFetches one run by its identifier.
Retrieve Run StepFetches one run step by its identifier.
Retrieve SkillFetches one skill by its identifier.
Retrieve Skill ContentFetches one skill content by its identifier.
Retrieve Skill VersionFetches one skill version by its identifier.
Retrieve Skill Version ContentFetches one skill version content by its identifier.
Retrieve ThreadFetches one thread by its identifier.
Retrieve UserFetches one user by its identifier.
Retrieve User RoleFetches one user role by its identifier.
Retrieve Vector StoreFetches one vector store by its identifier.
Retrieve Vector Store FileFetches one vector store file by its identifier.
Retrieve Vector Store File BatchFetches one vector store file batch by its identifier.
Retrieve Vector Store File ContentFetches one vector store file content by its identifier.
Retrieve VideoFetches one video by its identifier.
Retrieve Video CharacterFetches one video character by its identifier.
Retrieve Video ContentFetches one video content by its identifier.
Retrieve Voice ConsentFetches one voice consent by its identifier.
Search Vector StoreSearches vector store and returns matching chunks.
Accept CallAccepts call so the session can start.
Activate Organization CertificatesActivates organization certificates on the account.
Activate Project CertificatesActivates project certificates on the account.
Add Group UserAdds group user on the account.
Add Project GroupAdds project group on the account.
Add Upload PartAdds upload part on the account.
Archive ProjectArchives project so it is no longer active.
Assign Group RoleAssigns group role on the account.
Assign Project Group RoleAssigns project group role on the account.
Assign Project User RoleAssigns project user role on the account.
Assign User RoleAssigns user role on the account.
Cancel a ResponseStops a response that is already in progress.
Cancel a RunStops a run that is already in progress.
Cancel BatchStops batch that is already in progress.
Cancel ChatKit SessionStops chatkit session that is already in progress.
Cancel Eval RunStops eval run that is already in progress.
Cancel Fine-TuningStops fine-tuning that is already in progress.
Cancel UploadStops upload that is already in progress.
Cancel Vector Store File BatchStops vector store file batch that is already in progress.
Compact a ResponseCompacts a response into a shorter conversation.
Complete UploadCompletes upload after its parts are uploaded.
Create a Service Account API KeyCreates a new a service account api key on the account.
Create Admin API KeyCreates a new admin api key on the account.
Create AssistantCreates a new assistant on the account.
Create BatchCreates a new batch on the account.
Create Chat CompletionCreates a new chat completion on the account.
Create ChatKit SessionCreates a new chatkit session on the account.
Create CompletionCreates a new completion on the account.
Create ContainerCreates a new container on the account.
Create Container FileCreates a new container file on the account.
Create Content Provenance CheckCreates a new content provenance check on the account.
Create ConversationCreates a new conversation on the account.
Create Conversation ItemsCreates a new conversation items on the account.
Create EmbeddingCreates a new embedding on the account.
Create EvalCreates a new eval on the account.
Create Eval RunCreates a new eval run on the account.
Create FileCreates a new file on the account.
Create Fine Tuning Checkpoint PermissionCreates a new fine tuning checkpoint permission on the account.
Create Fine Tuning JobCreates a new fine tuning job on the account.
Create GroupCreates a new group on the account.
Create ImageCreates a new image on the account.
Create Image EditCreates a new image edit on the account.
Create Image VariationCreates a new image variation on the account.
Create MessageCreates a new message on the account.
Create ModerationCreates a new moderation on the account.
Create Organization Spend AlertCreates a new organization spend alert on the account.
Create ProjectCreates a new project on the account.
Create Project RoleCreates a new project role on the account.
Create Project Service AccountCreates a new project service account on the account.
Create Project Spend AlertCreates a new project spend alert on the account.
Create Project UserCreates a new project user on the account.
Create Realtime CallCreates a new realtime call on the account.
Create Realtime Client SecretCreates a new realtime client secret on the account.
Create Realtime SessionCreates a new realtime session on the account.
Create Realtime Transcription SessionCreates a new realtime transcription session on the account.
Create Realtime Translation Client SecretCreates a new realtime translation client secret on the account.
Create ResponseCreates a new response on the account.
Create RoleCreates a new role on the account.
Create RunCreates a new run on the account.
Create SkillCreates a new skill on the account.
Create Skill VersionCreates a new skill version on the account.
Create SpeechCreates a new speech on the account.
Create ThreadCreates a new thread on the account.
Create Thread and RunCreates a new thread and run on the account.
Create TranscriptionCreates a new transcription on the account.
Create TranslationCreates a new translation on the account.
Create UploadCreates a new upload on the account.
Create Vector StoreCreates a new vector store on the account.
Create Vector Store FileCreates a new vector store file on the account.
Create Vector Store File BatchCreates a new vector store file batch on the account.
Create VideoCreates a new video on the account.
Create Video CharacterCreates a new video character on the account.
Create Video EditCreates a new video edit on the account.
Create Video ExtendCreates a new video extend on the account.
Create Video RemixCreates a new video remix on the account.
Create VoiceCreates a new voice on the account.
Create Voice ConsentCreates a new voice consent on the account.
Deactivate Organization CertificatesDeactivates organization certificates on the account.
Deactivate Project CertificatesDeactivates project certificates on the account.
Delete Admin API KeyRemoves admin api key from the account.
Delete AssistantRemoves assistant from the account.
Delete CertificateRemoves certificate from the account.
Delete Chat CompletionRemoves chat completion from the account.
Delete ChatKit ThreadRemoves chatkit thread from the account.
Delete ContainerRemoves container from the account.
Delete Container FileRemoves container file from the account.
Delete ConversationRemoves conversation from the account.
Delete Conversation ItemRemoves conversation item from the account.
Delete EvalRemoves eval from the account.
Delete Eval RunRemoves eval run from the account.
Delete FileRemoves file from the account.
Delete Fine Tuning Checkpoint PermissionRemoves fine tuning checkpoint permission from the account.
Delete GroupRemoves group from the account.
Delete InviteRemoves invite from the account.
Delete MessageRemoves message from the account.
Delete ModelRemoves model from the account.
Delete Organization Spend AlertRemoves organization spend alert from the account.
Delete Organization Spend LimitRemoves organization spend limit from the account.
Delete Project API KeyRemoves project api key from the account.
Delete Project Model PermissionsRemoves project model permissions from the account.
Delete Project RoleRemoves project role from the account.
Delete Project Service AccountRemoves project service account from the account.
Delete Project Spend AlertRemoves project spend alert from the account.
Delete Project Spend LimitRemoves project spend limit from the account.
Delete Project UserRemoves project user from the account.
Delete ResponseRemoves response from the account.
Delete RoleRemoves role from the account.
Delete SkillRemoves skill from the account.
Delete Skill VersionRemoves skill version from the account.
Delete ThreadRemoves thread from the account.
Delete UserRemoves user from the account.
Delete Vector StoreRemoves vector store from the account.
Delete Vector Store FileRemoves vector store file from the account.
Delete VideoRemoves video from the account.
Delete Voice ConsentRemoves voice consent from the account.
Hang Up CallEnds call that is currently active.
Invite UserInvites user to the organization.
Make an Admin API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized request with the admin API key.
Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized request with the project API key.
Pause Fine-TuningPauses fine-tuning that is already running.
Refer CallTransfers call to another destination.
Reject CallDeclines call so it does not connect.
Remove Group UserRemoves group user from the account.
Remove Project GroupRemoves project group from the account.
Resume Fine-TuningResumes fine-tuning that was paused.
Run GraderRuns grader against the provided payload.
Submit Tool Outputs to RunSubmits tool outputs to run for a waiting run.
Unassign Group RoleUnassigns group role on the account.
Unassign Project Group RoleUnassigns project group role on the account.
Unassign Project User RoleUnassigns project user role on the account.
Unassign User RoleUnassigns user role on the account.
Update AssistantUpdates an existing assistant on the account.
Update CertificateUpdates an existing certificate on the account.
Update Chat CompletionUpdates an existing chat completion on the account.
Update ConversationUpdates an existing conversation on the account.
Update EvalUpdates an existing eval on the account.
Update GroupUpdates an existing group on the account.
Update MessageUpdates an existing message on the account.
Update Organization Data RetentionUpdates an existing organization data retention on the account.
Update Organization Spend AlertUpdates an existing organization spend alert on the account.
Update Organization Spend LimitUpdates an existing organization spend limit on the account.
Update ProjectUpdates an existing project on the account.
Update Project Data RetentionUpdates an existing project data retention on the account.
Update Project Hosted Tool PermissionsUpdates an existing project hosted tool permissions on the account.
Update Project Model PermissionsUpdates an existing project model permissions on the account.
Update Project Rate LimitsUpdates an existing project rate limits on the account.
Update Project RoleUpdates an existing project role on the account.
Update Project Service AccountUpdates an existing project service account on the account.
Update Project Spend AlertUpdates an existing project spend alert on the account.
Update Project Spend LimitUpdates an existing project spend limit on the account.
Update Project UserUpdates an existing project user on the account.
Update RoleUpdates an existing role on the account.
Update RunUpdates an existing run on the account.
Update Skill Default VersionUpdates an existing skill default version on the account.
Update ThreadUpdates an existing thread on the account.
Update UserUpdates an existing user on the account.
Update Vector StoreUpdates an existing vector store on the account.
Update Vector Store File AttributesUpdates an existing vector store file attributes on the account.
Update Voice ConsentUpdates an existing voice consent on the account.
Upload CertificateUploads certificate to the account.
Validate GraderValidates grader before it is used.

How to integrate OpenAI in automation workflow?

3 simple steps to make your OpenAI connected with other apps in automation workflows on WEXTL. Up to 10 minutes integration set up.

STEP 1

Select OpenAI in workflow

Pick OpenAI app in the workflow builder [4] - just one click to select the app.

STEP 2

Connect OpenAI

When prompted, authorize access to OpenAI in WEXTL once. OpenAI credentials are encrypted and never shared with WEXTL. Authorization will be reused in any future API calls [3].

WEXTL wants to integrate with your OpenAI account. Approve?

STEP 3

Build a workflow

Build your workflow with OpenAI yourself or with WEXTL® AI Builder. Connect OpenAI to any available integrations [5], or use HTTP node to go beyond them.

OpenAI

How OpenAI connects and integrates with WEXTL

Save and approve your credentials once — WEXTL® stores authorization information encrypted and reuses the authentication whenever OpenAI app is called in workflows. That allows your ai automations to run without your attention, per defined schedule [7]. Explore documentation [6] for a detailed list of fields that OpenAI supports.

Full OpenAI API documentation

The following table illustrates what fields OpenAI integration require during authorization flow inside our workflow builder [4].

Demonstration of OpenAI connection step inside WEXTL Workflow Builder [4].

Field	Type	Help
API KeyRequired	password	Project API key from platform.openai.com/api-keys. Starts with sk-. An admin key will not validate here. The credential picker shows both OpenAI connection types on every node — use this key on consumer modules, not Admin API modules.
Organization	text	Optional OpenAI-Organization header. Leave empty to use the key's default.
Project	text	Optional OpenAI-Project header. Leave empty to use the key's default.

Connect OpenAI to popular apps on WEXTL

Enter a name of the other app you want to sync with OpenAI below. Click on selected app to explore integration options with OpenAI. If the app you search for is not available in WEXTL yet, you can use HTTP node [10] instead to integrate it directly.

Example automation with OpenAI integration

Select Watch Files trigger from OpenAI - this will be a starting point in your automation. Whenever event happens in OpenAI, workflow will start [7] from Watch Files node.

Search for Create Container File, connect it as the next step of integration sequence. You can use filters between Watch Files and Create Container File, so only important data pass from Watch Files to the next step. WEXTL gives you full control over the process of OpenAI automation. All parts of workflow are visible on the canvas [4].

OpenAI on WEXTL has 290 modules for combining ai automations. Explore OpenAI documentation for more.

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Watch Files

Docparser

Performs action

Docparser

Triggers

OpenAI

Create Container File

Demonstration of how visual OpenAI automation [6] looks in WEXTL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating OpenAI in your workflows.

OpenAI has 7 triggers, including "Watch Batches", "Watch Chat Completions", and "Watch Evals", and more. Triggers are start points of the workflow, and automations may start from them.

Integration has 283 actions, including "Download File Content", "Get Input Token Counts", and "Get Organization Spend Limit", and more. Refer to our OpenAI Documentation for detailed inputs and outputs.

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but our customers do that in rare cases [4].

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

The OpenAI integration on WEXTL runs directly on its vendor public API — every field name, authentication method, and rate limit is controlled by OpenAI official API and covered in documentation [3]. WEXTL handles the request signing and pagination for you.

Absolutely. Where OpenAI provides native webhooks, you can use instant triggers to eliminate polling delay. For custom webhooks, WEXTL offers Custom Webhook node, so you can start automation whenever OpenAI or any other service sends event to webhook URL.

WEXTL is an AI-first visual canvas. The platform allows you to describe automation in plain text — and AI will wire nodes for OpenAI inside the workflow builder [4]. You can also use built-in workflow nodes (AI Agent, Human in the Loop, Condition, Aggregate Results) in pair with OpenAI modules to craft complex integration flows with branches, filtering, and conditional logic. There are absolutely no limits of what you can build.

References

List of sources used to gather information about the OpenAI integration.

OpenAI integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
Internal OpenAI integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
Official OpenAI vendor API documentation — used to verify field meanings, authentication flows, and anything our own specs don't fully capture.
WEXTL® Visual Workflow Builder, anonymized data from our technical support team.
WEXTL® Apps Library
WEXTL® OpenAI App Documentation
WEXTL® Workflow Scheduler
WEXTL® HTTP node documentation

OpenAI Integration

Supported triggers and actions for OpenAI integration