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title: fallback_openai_missing_key_user_en
summary: user-facing message when openai key is missing
read_when: openai mode selected but no api key
---
**Cannot use this profile:** no API Key is set for the OpenAI-compatible endpoint, and `OPENAI_API_KEY` is not in the environment.

Add a key in **Settings** and save, or switch to the built-in **Local Ollama (default)** profile.

_No request was sent to the model service._