What an OpenAI Compatible API Actually Standardizes (and What It Doesn't)

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This topic clarifies the precise scope of an OpenAI-compatible API standard, focusing on the request and response format for chat completions and embeddings, while noting it doesn't define surrounding infrastructure like authentication, rate limiting, or plugin systems. It helps developers understand what can be expected to work across different providers and where custom integration is still needed.