openai-docs

Search and fetch official OpenAI developer documentation with citations.

1|Updated Mar 23, 2026

Search Tags:#api #mcp #docs #openai #citation #developer

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/cano721/ai-harness --skill openai-docs-cano721

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openai-docs
Source: https://github.com/cano721/ai-harness/tree/main/teams/planning/bundle-claude/skills/openai-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cano721/ai-harness --skill openai-docs-cano721

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenAI docs retrieval with citations for developers needing current guidance on OpenAI products and APIs.

Core Features & Use Cases

Official guidance: Prioritize MCP-based official docs over generic web results.
Precise retrieval: Fetch exact sections and quote or paraphrase accurately.
Use Case: Ideal for Codex, Chat Completions, Realtime, and Apps/Agents SDK integration tasks.

Quick Start

Install and enable the OpenAI Developer Docs MCP server, then use the search and fetch tools to retrieve the relevant docs.

Frequently Asked Questions about openai-docs

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I get up-to-date OpenAI API documentation with citations for development?▼

Get up-to-date OpenAI API documentation with citations by using an MCP server to search and fetch official developer docs. It retrieves precise sections for Codex, Responses API, Chat Completions, Apps SDK, Agents SDK, and Realtime integration tasks.

Do I need an MCP server to fetch OpenAI developer docs?▼

Yes, you need an MCP server installed to fetch OpenAI developer docs. The Skill relies on MCP tooling like search_openai_docs and fetch_openai_doc to locate and retrieve authoritative, current documentation sections.

Can I retrieve specific sections of the OpenAI Chat Completions documentation?▼

Yes, you can retrieve specific sections of the OpenAI Chat Completions documentation. The Skill fetches exact sections and quotes or paraphrases them accurately using the MCP-based search and fetch tools.

What's the best way to find official guidance on OpenAI Agents SDK integration?▼

The best way to find official guidance on OpenAI Agents SDK integration is using MCP-based official docs retrieval. It prioritizes authoritative OpenAI developer documentation over generic web results, providing precise citations for integration tasks.

Does OpenAI docs retrieval work with Realtime API references?▼

Yes, OpenAI docs retrieval works with Realtime API references. The Skill locates up-to-date official documentation across Realtime, Codex, Responses API, and Apps SDK, providing precise citations for developer use cases.

Why use MCP-based docs retrieval instead of generic web search for OpenAI APIs?▼

Use MCP-based docs retrieval instead of generic web search to prioritize official OpenAI documentation with precise citations. It ensures you fetch exact, current sections rather than potentially outdated or inaccurate third-party web results.