Front-End Developer Learning Path – From Beginner to Pro (2025 Guide)

How to Add ChatGPT to Your Vue Website (2025 Edition)

Adding ChatGPT to your Vue website in 2025 is easier and more powerful than ever. Whether you want to enhance user support, build a custom assistant, or monetize AI features, this guide walks you through the exact steps to get started.

Why Add ChatGPT to Your Vue App?

• Automate customer support
• Build interactive learning experiences
• Offer intelligent product recommendations
• Increase engagement with personalized conversations
• Unlock new monetization opportunities

Step 1: Get API Access from OpenAI

To use ChatGPT, you’ll need API access. Head over to OpenAI's platform and sign up for an API key.

💡 Tip: OpenAI offers scalable pricing and free trial credits to get started.

Step 2: Create a Vue Project

You can either start from scratch or use a boilerplate like this:

👉 Recommended Vue 3 Starter Kit (with Tailwind & Vite)

npm create vue@latest
cd your-project
npm install
npm run dev

Step 3: Add a Chat UI Component

Here’s a simple ChatBox.vue component to get started:

<template>
  <div class="chat-box">
    <div v-for="msg in messages" :key="msg.id" class="message">
      <strong>{{ msg.sender }}:</strong> {{ msg.text }}
    </div>
    <input v-model="userInput" @keyup.enter="sendMessage" placeholder="Type your message..." />
  </div>
</template>

<script setup>
import { ref } from 'vue'
import axios from 'axios'

const userInput = ref('')
const messages = ref([])

const sendMessage = async () => {
  if (!userInput.value.trim()) return

  messages.value.push({ id: Date.now(), sender: 'User', text: userInput.value })

  const userMessage = userInput.value
  userInput.value = ''

  try {
    const res = await axios.post('https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions', {
      model: 'gpt-4',
      messages: [{ role: 'user', content: userMessage }],
    }, {
      headers: {
        Authorization: `Bearer YOUR_API_KEY`,
      },
    })

    const reply = res.data.choices[0].message.content
    messages.value.push({ id: Date.now() + 1, sender: 'ChatGPT', text: reply })
  } catch (err) {
    messages.value.push({ id: Date.now() + 2, sender: 'Error', text: 'Something went wrong.' })
  }
}
</script>

<style scoped>
.chat-box {
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: auto;
}
.message {
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}
input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}
</style>

Step 4: Secure Your API Key

Never expose your OpenAI API key on the frontend in production. Instead, route API calls through your backend or use a secure serverless function (like Vercel, Netlify, or Firebase).

Step 5: Monetize with ChatGPT

Here are 3 ways to monetize:

1. Affiliate Links

Earn by referring users to:

• OpenAI API
• Vue.js Starter Kits
• Hosting platforms like Vercel

2. Premium Features

Offer premium AI features like advanced summarization, writing assistance, or AI-generated templates.

3. SaaS Add-ons

Bundle ChatGPT in your SaaS app (e.g., marketing automation, form builder, knowledge base).

Final Thoughts

Integrating ChatGPT into your Vue app in 2025 is as simple as combining Vue’s reactivity with OpenAI’s API. Start small, grow the experience, and monetize as your users engage more.

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💸 Ready to start?
Sign up for the OpenAI API here and start building your AI-powered Vue app today.