fix: resolve network proxy issues with OpenAI v5.x #76
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- Downgrade OpenAI from v5.x to v4.104.0 to fix proxy compatibility - Add HttpsProxyAgent support for network proxy configurations - Update package.json to constrain OpenAI version to <5.0.0 - Improve error handling and logging for connection issues This resolves the network proxy connection errors that occurred when using OpenAI v5.x library with proxy configurations. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>
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Summary
Problem
Users behind network proxies (common in enterprise environments or regions like China) experience connection errors when using OpenAI v5.x library. The error manifests as "Connection error" even when proxy settings are correctly configured.
Root Cause
OpenAI v5.x introduced changes to the underlying HTTP client implementation that broke compatibility with proxy configurations, particularly with HttpsProxyAgent.
Solution
>=4.28.4 <5.0.0to avoid problematic v5.x versionsTesting
npm install -g) works correctlyImpact
This fix enables users in restricted network environments to use the CLI tool successfully, significantly expanding the tool's accessibility.
Related Issues
This addresses the common "Connection error" issue reported by users behind corporate proxies or in regions requiring proxy configurations.
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