ChatGPT 5.6 uses the offline Python/shell sandbox to do HTTP requests which always fail

· Community Openai · Sept. 27, 2026, 3:21 a.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the limitations of the Python/shell sandbox used by ChatGPT, highlighting that it cannot make external HTTP requests or API calls. It explains that while ChatGPT has a separate web-search capability, users should report any instances where the tool tries to make external requests before reverting to web search.
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