openai-docs

Retrieve and synthesize information from official OpenAI developer documentation.

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Skill: openai-docs
Source: https://github.com/openai/skills/tree/main/skills/.curated/openai-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openai/skills --skill openai-docs-openai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides accurate and up-to-date information directly from OpenAI's official developer documentation, ensuring users get authoritative answers for building with OpenAI products and APIs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Official Documentation Access: Retrieves information on products like Codex, Responses API, Chat Completions, Apps SDK, Agents SDK, Realtime, and model capabilities.
  • Prioritized Information Source: Emphasizes using OpenAI's MCP tools for documentation lookup, falling back to restricted web browsing only when necessary.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to understand the specific parameters for the Chat Completions API. They can use this skill to get precise details and examples directly from the official docs.

Quick Start

Use the openai-docs skill to find information on the OpenAI Apps SDK.

Frequently Asked Questions about openai-docs

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

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How do I find the specific parameters for the OpenAI Chat Completions API?

To find specific parameters for the Chat Completions API, you can retrieve precise details and examples directly from official OpenAI developer documentation. This approach synthesizes information from official docs to provide authoritative answers for building with OpenAI products.

What is the OpenAI Apps SDK and how does it work?

The OpenAI Apps SDK is a product covered in the official developer documentation. You can retrieve and synthesize information about its capabilities and usage by looking up official documentation, ensuring you get accurate and up-to-date information for building applications.

Does the OpenAI Realtime API documentation include model specifications?

Yes, the OpenAI Realtime API documentation includes model specifications. Official documentation lookup covers topics including Realtime, Responses API, Chat Completions, Apps SDK, Agents SDK, Codex, and model specifications to ensure accurate API usage.

What's the best way to get authoritative answers for OpenAI developer docs?

The best way to get authoritative answers for OpenAI developer docs is using a lookup mechanism that prioritizes OpenAI's MCP tools. It restricts fallback browsing strictly to official OpenAI domains, ensuring the information retrieved is accurate and up-to-date.

Can I use official documentation lookup to understand the OpenAI Agents SDK?

Yes, you can use official documentation lookup to understand the OpenAI Agents SDK. The lookup retrieves and synthesizes information from official OpenAI developer documentation, covering the Agents SDK alongside other products like Codex and Responses API.

Why restrict browsing to official OpenAI domains for API documentation?

Restricting browsing to official OpenAI domains ensures that API documentation retrieval remains accurate and up-to-date. The system prioritizes MCP tools for documentation lookup and only falls back to restricted web browsing on official domains when necessary.