OpenAI is reportedly developing a new feature for ChatGPT, tentatively named “Skills,” which bears a resemblance to the existing “Skills” functionality offered by Claude AI.
Previously, ChatGPT users have relied on GPTs, which are essentially custom versions of ChatGPT configured through specific prompts to address particular user requirements.
In contrast, Claude’s Skills involve folder-based instructions designed to equip the AI with specialized abilities, defined workflows, and in-depth knowledge pertinent to specific domains.
For instance, Claude offers a frontend design skill plugin, enabling the AI to better comprehend user interface concepts when assisting with web application coding.
Anthropic describes its Skills as:
- Composable: Skills can be combined. Claude automatically identifies and coordinates the necessary skills.
- Portable: Skills maintain a consistent format across all platforms. They can be built once and utilized across various Claude applications, Claude Code, and its API.
- Efficient: Only essential components are loaded when required.
- Powerful: Skills can incorporate executable code for tasks where traditional programming offers greater reliability than token generation.
ChatGPT is expected to receive a similar capability, also referred to as Skills.
As observed by Tibor on X, ChatGPT’s Skills feature is internally codenamed “hazelnuts.” It is anticipated to be accessible via slash commands and will include a dedicated Skills editor, alongside the option to convert existing custom GPTs into skills.
The exact rollout date for this Skills feature remains unconfirmed, but a launch in January 2026 is considered probable.
