Overview
The ChatGPT Server is a backend solution designed to act as a secure intermediary between the ChatGPT Client and the ChatGPT API. Developed in response to recurring incidents of API key theft from the client-side, this server enhances the security measures for API requests, making it a robust and reliable choice for real-world applications.
Technologies Used
Backend Framework: FastAPI
Hosting: Google Cloud Run
Security: JWT Tokens for authentication
Environment Management: Google Cloud Run environment variables
Security Measures
JWT Tokens: Utilizing JSON Web Tokens (JWT) adds a layer of security by ensuring that only authenticated users can make requests to the server.
Environment Variables: The use of environment variables on Google Cloud Run helps securely store sensitive information like API keys, making it inaccessible from the client side.
Features
Secure API Requests: The server acts as a protective layer, validating all incoming requests before forwarding them to the ChatGPT API.
Ease of Integration: Designed with reusability in mind, the server's API endpoints mimic those of the official ChatGPT API, making it straightforward to integrate with the ChatGPT Client or other applications.
Scalability: Built on the FastAPI framework, the server is designed for high performance, which is crucial for scalability as more clients are added.
Challenges and Solutions
API Key Security:
Authentication:
Integration Points
ChatGPT Client: The server is seamlessly integrated with the ChatGPT Client, providing a secure way to use ChatGPT functionalities.
Third-Party Applications: Due to its design, the server can also be easily integrated into other applications that require natural language processing capabilities.
