Exploring new Responses API and the new tools from OpenAI

Exploring new Responses API and the new tools from OpenAI

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Summary of OpenAI’s New Responses API and Tools

1. Introduction
   • OpenAI released a new Responses API and enhancements like a web search tool, file search tool, and an agent SDK.
   • The SDK is not live yet.
2. Documentation Changes
   • The Playground has been updated to reflect new features.
   • The Assistance API will eventually be deprecated; refactor to use the new Responses API.
3. Responses API
   • The Responses API supersedes the chat completions API.
   • The messages parameter is now called input.
   • Automatic management of conversation state is incorporated.
4. Using Built-in Tools
   • You can pass parameters for web and file search.
   • Access the Stack Overflow integration via built-in tools documentation.
5. Playground Features
   • A user can configure country, time zone, search context size, etc.
   • Web searches can be performed utilizing the API.
   • Only GPT-4 is supported for web search functionalities.
6. Testing the API
   • Experiments with the API showed its ability to handle conversation history automatically.
   • Includes both automated and manual conversation management methods.
7. Final Note
   • The introduction of the new API may require learning and adaptation.
   • Users can download example codes and documentation updates from the Patreon post.