OpenAI Enables Inline Skills In API Shell
OpenAI now supports using Skills directly in the OpenAI API's shell tool, including sending skills inline as base64-encoded ZIP files in JSON requests. The feature, demonstrated with gpt-5.2 in a sample script that embeds a 'wc' skill, simplifies packaging and execution of custom utilities and accelerates demos, experiments, and developer workflows without separate uploads or hosting.
Scoring Rationale
Practical API feature offering direct developer utility, but limited novelty and single-source reporting constrains broader impact.
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Sources
- Read OriginalSkills in OpenAI APIsimonwillison.net
