OpenAI API Powers Up with Inline Skills

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Published: Feb 11, 2026 19:19
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Simon Willison

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This article highlights a fantastic advancement in the OpenAI API, now allowing users to seamlessly integrate skills directly within their JSON requests! The ability to send skills as base64-encoded zip data promises a more streamlined and efficient development process. This innovation opens up exciting new possibilities for building sophisticated applications with Generative AI.
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"You can now use Skills directly in the OpenAI API with their shell tool."
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Simon WillisonFeb 11, 2026 19:19
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