what's difference between api_key, azure_ad_token, azure_ad_token_provider ?

[yufang67]

Some examples use api_key and some use azure_ad_token_provider.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/openai/how-to/migration?tabs=python-new%2Cdalle-fix
https://github.com/openai/openai-python/blob/main/examples/azure_ad.py

Before we use use DefaultAzureCredential() to get token and assigned to api_key, and the token can be expired after some time.

if we use azure_ad_token_provider, will the token be generated for every client.chat.completions.create or client call ?

is there any down side to use azure_ad_token_provider ?

Thanks

[TheStrange-007]

[yufang67]

is there any downside using azure_ad_token_provider , for example a latency issue if you ask token every request ?
thanks

[yufang67]

api_key: Typically used for basic authentication, where a static key is provided to authorize API requests. It's simple to implement but may lack the flexibility of more advanced authentication methods.

azure_ad_token: This is a token obtained from Azure Active Directory (AD) for authentication and authorization. It provides more robust security and can be generated dynamically using Azure AD authentication mechanisms.

azure_ad_token_provider: This is a provider or mechanism for obtaining Azure AD tokens dynamically. It allows for the generation of tokens on-the-fly, typically tied to specific user sessions or requests. This can be advantageous for scenarios where tokens need to be refreshed frequently or tailored to specific client interactions.