skills
Skills Catalog for Codex
Master OpenAI skills code review guidelines. Learn to use specific branch prefixes, craft effective commit messages, and structure pull requests for seamless contributions to the openai/skills repository.
How to Set Up a Development Environment for OpenAI Skills: A Complete GuideEasily set up a development environment for OpenAI skills. Clone the repository, configure CODEX_HOME, and use installer scripts for local skill management. Get started now.
What Is the Role of the OpenAI Skills Repository in the OpenAI Ecosystem?Explore the openai/skills repository a central catalog of reusable code snippets enabling OpenAI models with standardized external capabilities via function calling.
How to Propose Changes to an OpenAI Skill: A Complete Contributor's GuideLearn how to propose changes to an OpenAI skill. Fork the openai/skills repository, implement, test, and submit a pull request for your contributions.
How to Report a Bug in an Existing OpenAI Skill: A Complete GuideLearn how to report a bug in an existing OpenAI skill. Follow our guide to file a GitHub issue with all necessary details for a quick resolution.
How to Fork the OpenAI Skills Repository: A Complete GuideLearn to fork the openai skills repository easily. Follow our guide to create a copy, clone it, and manage skills using the skill installer. Start contributing today.
OpenAI Skills Licensing Terms: What You Need to Know About Usage RightsUnderstand OpenAI skills licensing terms. Learn about usage rights and what you need to know before using or distributing the code from the openai/skills repository. Contact OpenAI for permissions.
How to Understand the Dependencies of an OpenAI Skill: MCP Configuration and YAML SchemaLearn to understand OpenAI skill dependencies by exploring the MCP configuration and YAML schema. Discover how dependencies are declared in the openai.yaml file.
What Are the Different Types of Skills Available in OpenAI? A Complete GuideExplore OpenAI skills: System, Curated, and Experimental. Discover the full range of reusable capabilities available in this comprehensive guide.
How to Submit a New Skill to OpenAI: Complete Contributor GuideLearn how to submit a new skill to OpenAI by forking the repository, scaffolding your skill, validating configuration, and opening a pull request to the official openai/skills repo.
Skill Documentation Format in the OpenAI Skills Repository: A Complete GuideLearn the required SKILL.md format for the openai skills repository. Master mandatory YAML front-matter and Markdown sections for your skills.
How to Navigate the OpenAI Skills Repository: A Complete Guide to Skill Discovery and InstallationDiscover and install agent capabilities from the openai/skills repository. Learn to navigate curated and system skills using the GitHub UI, local clone, or the skill-installer CLI.
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