In the field of artificial intelligence, OpenAI's ChatGPT is conducting an exciting test of a new "skill" feature. According to reports from the tech media BleepingComputer, this feature aims to enhance the AI's ability to handle complex tasks, with a mechanism similar to the name function of its competitor Claude. The leaker Tibor revealed on the social platform X that this new feature has an internal codename "hazelnuts," and its core goal is to make the AI smarter by using a more structured approach.
Currently, ChatGPT mainly relies on "GPTs" to meet users' personalized needs, which is essentially a packaged form of prompt engineering. However, the new "skills" system will bring fundamental changes. Referring to Claude's design, OpenAI's new feature will adopt a "folder-based instruction set" model, allowing users not only to adjust prompts but also to teach the AI specific workflows and domain knowledge. This means that when handling complex tasks, the AI will become more flexible and efficient.

According to the leaked information, the new system has four core features: composability, portability, efficiency, and powerful functionality. This means the AI can automatically identify the skills needed for a task and "stack" them. For example, when writing front-end code, the AI can automatically call the design skill to understand the interface layout.
More notably, "skills" are not limited to text generation; they may also include executable code. This feature allows the AI to provide higher reliability when handling tasks requiring precise calculations or logical verification. In addition, ChatGPT's "skills" feature will be deeply integrated into the conversation interface, allowing users to quickly call specific skills by entering "slash commands," greatly improving the convenience of operation.
To help users transition smoothly to this new architecture, OpenAI also plans to launch a dedicated "skill editor" and provide an option to convert existing custom GPTs into "skills" with one click. This will significantly reduce the migration cost for users and ensure a smooth transition of the existing ecosystem.
With the release of this new feature, ChatGPT will demonstrate an unprecedented level of intelligence in handling complex tasks, providing users with a better service experience.
