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ChatGPT Subscription

Connect your existing ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription to AdaL via OAuth. No API key needed — just log in with your ChatGPT account and start using GPT Codex models with your existing subscription credits.

Connect Your Subscription

  1. Run /model to open model selection
  2. Scroll to Third Party Subscriptions → select ChatGPT Subscription
  3. Select Connect ChatGPT Account — your browser will open
  4. Log in with your ChatGPT account (Plus or Pro required)
  5. Once authorized, the dashboard will show Connected with your account email

Available Models

When connected, the following models appear under ChatGPT Subscription in /model:

ModelBest For
GPT-5.3 CodexLatest Codex model, best for complex tasks
GPT-5.2 CodexIdeal for large code generation
GPT-5 CodexStable baseline Codex model

Select any model from the dashboard to switch to it.

Manage Connection

From /modelThird Party SubscriptionsChatGPT Subscription, you can:

  • Refresh Status — Re-check connection and token validity
  • Disconnect — Remove OAuth tokens from your machine (your ChatGPT subscription stays active)

Tokens refresh automatically in the background. You only need to reconnect if your session fully expires.

Troubleshooting

IssueSolution
"Not connected" after loginWait a few seconds for authorization to complete, then try again
Connection expiredGo to /model → ChatGPT Subscription → reconnect
No models shownEnsure you have ChatGPT Plus or Pro (free tier not supported)

Security

  • OAuth tokens are stored locally in ~/.adal/openai_oauth.json
  • Only your account email is stored — no passwords
  • Disconnect anytime to revoke access

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