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Apply Patch
Teaches how to implement an iterative code editing workflow using the applypatch tool, including calling the Responses API, executing patch operations in a local environment, and reporting results back to the model.
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Apply Patch
Teaches how to implement an iterative code editing workflow using the applypatch tool, including calling the Responses API, executing patch operations in a local environment, and reporting results back to the model.
When To Use
Use when you need to implement an agentic workflow that allows a model to perform multi-file refactors, bug fixes, or automated migrations by emitting and applying structured diffs to a codebase.
Reference Files
| File | Contains | Use For |
|---|---|---|
SKILL.md | Entry point: scope, routing table, and workflow. | Start here. |
docs/apply-patch-workflow-guide.md | A guide explaining how to use the apply-patch tool to create, update, and delete files in a codebase using structured diffs. | Questions about a guide explaining how to use the apply-patch tool to create, update, and delete files in a codebase using structured... |
What This Skill Covers
- The applypatch tool lets GPT-5.1 create, update, and delete files in your codebase using structured diffs. Instead of just suggesting edits, the model emits...
- Main sections:
When to use,Use apply patch tool with Responses API,Example: Renaming a function with Apply Patch Tool,Apply patch operations,Implementing the patch harness.
Workflow
- Open the most relevant file under
docs/for the exact documented workflow and wording. - Open
schemas/files for exact structured contracts. - Open
examples/files for concrete requests, commands, snippets, and manifests. - Do not add behavior or configuration that is not present in the attached source files.
Canonical source: https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/tools-apply-patch.md