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OpenAI's "deep-research" skill reportedly removed from Codex

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Users on Reddit are reporting that the "deep-research" skill, previously available through OpenAI, appears to be missing or non-functional. This skill was integrated with Sol/Astra and its disappearance has reportedly reduced subagent runtime by approximately 20%. While the skill is still accessible on the website, it is no longer available within Codex, leading to speculation about potential changes in its functionality or the removal of certain analyses. AI

IMPACT Potential reduction in advanced research capabilities for users relying on the "deep-research" skill.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a specific feature of an existing product.

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OpenAI's "deep-research" skill reportedly removed from Codex

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Hot_Independence5160 ·

    Is the $deep-research skill gone

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I used to have a built in deep research (deep-research-work:deep-research?) skill from sol/astra, but now it's complaining that it's gone. This happened maybe in the last 24 hours. My subagent runtime is reduced by about 20% from this, but I'm no…

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