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OpenAI releases official CLI for REST API access

·2026.10.22 09:00

Key point

The tool supports macOS, Linux, and Windows, allowing users to call specific API endpoints and manage files without writing application code.

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Details

  • Official command-line tool for the OpenAI REST API, available for macOS, Linux, and Windows.
  • Supports image generation, file uploads, batch submissions, and JSON output for scripting.
  • Distinguished from Codex CLI, which is designed for coding agents to read, edit, and debug code.
  • Installation via prebuilt binaries, Homebrew, or Go 1.26 or later.
  • Authentication uses OPENAI_API_KEY for standard requests and OPENAI_ADMIN_KEY for admin endpoints.
  • Commands follow API resource structure, with options for JSON, JSONL, or raw output formats.
  • Includes shell completion, command insertion shortcuts, and local token counting utilities.
  • Licensed under Apache License 2.0; pull requests limited to repository collaborators.
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