Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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This section contains step-by-step procedures for common Poe API tasks. Each SOP follows a consistent format with clear instructions, code examples, and verification steps.

Available SOPs

001: Get API Key

How to obtain your Poe API key from poe.com/api_key.

002: Install Dependencies

Installing the fastapi-poe library and required dependencies.

003: Basic Query

Making your first synchronous and asynchronous API calls.

004: Send Files

Uploading and sending file attachments with your queries.

005: Custom Parameters

Using thinking_budget, reasoning_effort, and other custom parameters.

SOP Format

Each SOP includes:

1. Objective - What you'll accomplish
2. Prerequisites - What you need before starting
3. Procedure - Step-by-step instructions
4. Code Examples - Working code snippets
5. Verification - How to confirm it worked
6. Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
7. See Also - Related documentation

Quick Reference

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    SOP WORKFLOW                               │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                              │
│  1. Get API Key ──► 2. Install ──► 3. Basic Query           │
│                                                              │
│  4. Send Files ──► 5. Custom Parameters                     │
│                                                              │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

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