update error message

djcopley · Feb 9, 2025 · 3640afb · 3640afb
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diff --git a/src/shelloracle/providers/openai_compat.py b/src/shelloracle/providers/openai_compat.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ class OpenAICompat(Provider):
 
     def __init__(self):
         if not self.api_key:
-            msg = "No API key provided"
+            msg = "No API key provided. Use a dummy placeholder if no key is required"
             raise ProviderError(msg)
         self.client = AsyncOpenAI(api_key=self.api_key, base_url=self.base_url)