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Summary

Fixes #72 by implementing a graceful solution for missing OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable that prevents application startup crashes.

Changes Made

Core Implementation

  • Modified struct_module/model_wrapper.py:
    • Added automatic placeholder API key (sk-default-placeholder-key) when OPENAI_API_KEY is not set for OpenAI models
    • Added warning message when placeholder key is set
    • Enhanced generate_content() method to detect placeholder keys and provide user-friendly messages
    • Improved error handling for API key-related issues

Testing

  • Added comprehensive test suite tests/test_model_wrapper.py:
    • Test initialization with existing API key (should not set placeholder)
    • Test initialization without API key (should set placeholder)
    • Test non-OpenAI models (should not interfere)
    • Test content generation with placeholder vs valid keys
    • Test dry run functionality
    • Test enhanced error handling

Benefits

Prevents crashes: Tool starts successfully without OPENAI_API_KEY
Better UX: Users can explore non-AI features immediately
Graceful degradation: Clear messages when AI features are unavailable
Backward compatibility: Existing configurations work unchanged
Smart detection: Only affects OpenAI models, other providers unaffected

Testing Results

  • All 42 existing tests pass ✅
  • 8 new tests added and passing ✅
  • Manual testing confirms no startup crashes ✅
  • Warning messages display correctly ✅

Technical Details

The solution implements Option 2 from the issue description with enhanced error handling:

  1. Startup Protection: Sets placeholder key only for OpenAI models when OPENAI_API_KEY is missing
  2. Clear Communication: Warns users about placeholder usage
  3. Smart Fallback: AI generation gracefully fails with helpful messages
  4. Minimal Impact: Only affects the specific error case, no changes to working configurations

Acceptance Criteria

  • STRUCT tool starts successfully without OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable
  • Default/placeholder API key is set programmatically at startup
  • Clear warning message when using placeholder API key
  • AI features gracefully handle invalid/placeholder API keys
  • Existing functionality with valid API keys remains unchanged
  • Comprehensive test coverage added

Closes #72

- Add placeholder API key when OPENAI_API_KEY is not set for OpenAI models
- Provide clear warning messages when using placeholder key
- Gracefully handle AI generation requests with placeholder key
- Improve error handling for API key related issues
- Add comprehensive tests for new functionality

This prevents the application from crashing on startup when users haven't
set the OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable, allowing them to use non-AI
features or explore the tool without immediate setup requirements.
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❌ Patch coverage is 94.50549% with 5 lines in your changes missing coverage. Please review.
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@httpdss httpdss self-assigned this Aug 1, 2025
@httpdss httpdss added bug Something isn't working patch labels Aug 1, 2025
@httpdss httpdss merged commit 249cd93 into main Aug 1, 2025
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@httpdss httpdss deleted the fix/default-openai-api-key-issue-72 branch August 1, 2025 21:33
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Set default OPENAI_API_KEY value to prevent startup crashes

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