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const axios = require('axios');
const fs = require('fs');
const path = require('path');
// helper function to help you convert your local images into base64 format
async function toB64(imgPath) {
const data = fs.readFileSync(path.resolve(imgPath));
return Buffer.from(data).toString('base64');
}
const api_key = "YOUR API-KEY";
const url = "https://api.segmind.com/v1/o4-mini";
const data = {
"messages": [
{
"role": "user",
"content" : "tell me a joke on cats"
},
{
"role": "assistant",
"content" : "here is a joke about cats..."
},
{
"role": "user",
"content" : "now a joke on dogs"
},
]
};
(async function() {
try {
const response = await axios.post(url, data, { headers: { 'x-api-key': api_key } });
console.log(response.data);
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error:', error.response.data);
}
})();Attributes
An array of objects containing the role and content
Could be "user", "assistant" or "system".
A string containing the user's query or the assistant's response.
To keep track of your credit usage, you can inspect the response headers of each API call. The x-remaining-credits property will indicate the number of remaining credits in your account. Ensure you monitor this value to avoid any disruptions in your API usage.
OpenAI o4-mini – Generative Pre-trained Transformer
What is OpenAI o4-mini?
OpenAI o4-mini is a generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) and reasoning large language model launched in April 2025. Designed for advanced natural language understanding and multi-modal capabilities, o4-mini processes both text and images to deliver accurate, context-rich outputs. Whether you’re analyzing whiteboard sketches or parsing compliance documents, its built-in chain-of-thought reasoning helps surface clear, step-by-step insights. Available to all ChatGPT users, o4-mini boosts decision-making in sectors from healthcare to finance. For mission-critical applications, the premium o4-mini-high variant offers enhanced accuracy and faster response times.
Key Features
- Multi-Modal Input
– Accepts rich text prompts and image files for visual understanding. - Chain-of-Thought Reasoning
– Reveals intermediate steps in its reasoning process for transparent outputs. - Advanced Natural Language Generation
– Produces coherent, human-like text for summaries, reports, and creative content. - Domain-Specific Analysis
– Excels at demand forecasting, infrastructure risk assessments, and healthcare data interpretation. - Automated Document Compliance
– Scans contracts, financial statements, and regulatory filings for anomalies and compliance flags. - Seamless API Integration
– Plug into ChatGPT or any RESTful API environment to embed o4-mini in your workflows.
Best Use Cases
- Demand Forecasting
Leverage historical data to predict sales trends and inventory requirements. - Infrastructure Analysis
Assess engineering schematics, blueprints, or whiteboard snapshots for potential design issues. - Healthcare Data Interpretation
Summarize patient records, extract critical insights, and support clinical decision-making. - Financial Compliance
Automate the review of regulatory filings to flag missing disclosures or suspicious activity. - Creative Content & Chat Assistants
Generate marketing copy, storyboards, or smart customer support bots that reason through user queries.
Prompt Tips and Output Quality
- Use Descriptive Prompts
Longer, detail-rich prompts yield comprehensive analyses. - Trigger Chain-of-Thought
Phrases like “Explain your reasoning” prompt step-by-step breakdowns. - Image Parameter
Upload diagrams or photos via theimagefield for visual-context tasks. - Adjust Prompt Length
Short prompts for quick answers; extended prompts for in-depth reports. - Review & Refine
Iterate on outputs—tune prompts for tone, length, and focus to optimize quality.
FAQs
Q: Can o4-mini analyze images?
A: Yes. Use the optional image parameter to feed sketches, diagrams, or photos into the model.
Q: What is chain-of-thought reasoning?
A: It’s the model’s ability to articulate intermediate steps, helping you understand how it arrives at conclusions.
Q: How do I access o4-mini?
A: OpenAI o4-mini is available to all ChatGPT users via the API or web interface.
Q: What’s the difference between o4-mini and o4-mini-high?
A: o4-mini-high offers improved accuracy and lower latency for time-sensitive or high-stakes applications.
Q: Which industries benefit most from o4-mini?
A: Finance, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and any field requiring a blend of generative AI and structured reasoning.
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