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OpenAI Shell Tool

Allows agent workflows to run shell commands where explicitly enabled and governed.

Overview

Official OpenAI tool capability for shell execution in controlled agent environments, requiring strong permission and review boundaries.

⚙️ Installation Command

Select your coding agent to generate the install script:

npx @agent-skill-hub/cli install openai-shell-tool

Risk Grade

CScore Grade C

Publisher

👤 OpenAI

Last Updated

📅 6/10/2026

License

📄 OpenAI documentation and service terms

Compatibility

openai-responses-apicodex-cli

Repository

🔗 GitHub Link

---
name: openai-shell-tool
description: Allows agent workflows to run shell commands where explicitly enabled and governed.
license: OpenAI documentation and service terms
compatibility:
  - openai-responses-api
  - codex-cli
allowedTools:
  - shell
---

# OpenAI Shell Tool

Official OpenAI tool capability for shell execution in controlled agent environments, requiring strong permission and review boundaries.

Source: https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/tools