From model to agent: Equipping the Responses API with a computer environment

This post explains how OpenAI built an agent runtime by equipping the Responses API with a computer environment.

• •The Responses API is extended with a shell tool to enable agents to execute commands
• •Hosted containers provide isolated, secure environments for agent execution
• •Agents can manage files, use tools, and maintain state across interactions
• •The architecture is designed for scalability and security in production deployments

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