OpenAI Agents API adds spreadsheet, slide and Word document skills
OpenAI-hosted sandboxes in the Agents API now include tools for creating and editing common office files. The update adds the Artifact SDK and skills for spreadsheets, presentations and Word documents.
What changed
OpenAI added the Artifact SDK to its hosted sandboxes in the Agents API. These environments now include skills for creating and editing spreadsheets, presentations and Word documents.
Why it may matter for your work
Developers could build agents that produce editable office files rather than just text responses. This may reduce manual copying when preparing reports, spreadsheets or presentations.
What it can actually do
Create and edit spreadsheets, presentations and Word documents using skills included in OpenAI-hosted Agents API sandboxes.
Limits to check
The addition applies to OpenAI-hosted sandboxes in the Agents API. Pricing and file-format limitations are not stated in this entry.
“[OpenAI-hosted sandboxes](https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/agents-api/environments/openai-hosted) in the Agents API now include the Artifact SDK and skills for creating and editing spreadsheets, presentations, and Word documents.”From the linked source page