Plugins and skills
OpenAI
Plugins and skills allow Codex to connect with external tools and follow specific organizational workflows to increase productivity.Summary
Plugins and skills enable Codex to perform more specialized tasks. Plugins connect Codex to external tools like Google Drive or email, allowing it to access information directly. Skills act as customized playbooks that teach Codex how to perform specific processes according to a team's unique requirements, such as formatting newsletters or preparing business reviews. Users can access both features via the top-left menu, using the $ symbol to trigger skills within a conversation. Together, they allow Codex to handle data from external sources while strictly adhering to internal workflows.
(Source：OpenAI)