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Step-by-Step to Success: Run AutoGPT using Azure OpenAI on Docker

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Integrating AutoGPT with Azure OpenAI through Docker offers a direct path to unlocking advanced AI capabilities. This detailed guide not only walks through the initial setup and configuration steps but also emphasizes the critical adjustments required for effective Azure OpenAI integration. Let’s dive into a more focused and informative discussion on setting up AutoGPT and ensuring it works seamlessly with Azure OpenAI services. What is AutoGPT? AutoGPT is like having a smart robot buddy that helps you achieve a specific goal by chatting with a super smart AI, kind of like having a conversation with a genius friend. Here’s how it works, broken down really simply: You Set a Goal : Imagine you have a goal, like planning a surprise birthday party or learning about space. You tell this to your robot buddy. The Robot Starts the Chat : Your robot buddy kicks things off by asking the first question to the genius AI, aiming to get information or ideas related to your goal. Listeni...

Power Automate Blueprint Accessing Azure Portal Backend APIs and the Intricacies of main.iam.ad.ext.azure.com

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In the realms of digital infrastructure management, automation emerges as a pivotal ally, especially when confronting repetitive and time-sensitive tasks. A recent endeavor led me to a scenario where automating the management of OAuth tokens for users within our organization was paramount. Our meticulous record-keeping of these tokens and their respective assignments is handled through Power Apps. However, the manual aspect of adding these tokens via the Azure portal, which necessitated the upload of a CSV file each time, posed a cumbersome challenge. Given the current preview status of this functionality, a straightforward method through Graph API was conspicuously absent. Thus, I aimed to devise an automated framework, enabling individuals with the appropriate permissions in Power Apps to seamlessly add these tokens for users. While this wouldn’t entirely absolve admins of their duties—they would still need to activate the tokens within the Azure portal—it significantly mitigated t...

Government API Development Playbook: Designing for Power Platform and Building Custom Connectors

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The article discusses integrating Government APIs with Microsoft Power Platform, emphasizing the creation and certification of custom connectors. It guides government API developers on adopting best practices and standards for API design to ensure compatibility and effectiveness within Power Platform. This includes leveraging tools like OpenAPI and Postman for development and navigating the certification process for connectors, aiming to improve government data accessibility and digital transformation efforts. Table of Contents Introduction For Government API Developers For Custom Connector Developers Part I: Guidelines for Government API Developers Best Practices for Government API Developers The Importance of Unique Paths in API Design Publishing API Definitions Guidance for Implementing Effective Pagination in APIs for Power Platform Part II: Empowering Connector Development Selecting and Connecting to APIs Endpoint Considerations for Government Clouds Adherin...