Retrieve an item
Get a single item from a conversation with the given IDs.
ParametersExpand Collapse
query ItemGetParams
Additional fields to include in the response. See the include
parameter for listing Conversation items above for more information.
Additional fields to include in the response. See the include
parameter for listing Conversation items above for more information.
ReturnsExpand Collapse
type ConversationItemUnion interface{…}A single item within a conversation. The set of possible types are the same as the output type of a Response object.
A single item within a conversation. The set of possible types are the same as the output type of a Response object.
type Message struct{…}A message to or from the model.
A message to or from the model.
Content []MessageContentUnionThe content of the message
The content of the message
type ResponseOutputText struct{…}A text output from the model.
A text output from the model.
Annotations []ResponseOutputTextAnnotationUnionThe annotations of the text output.
The annotations of the text output.
type ResponseOutputTextAnnotationURLCitation struct{…}A citation for a web resource used to generate a model response.
A citation for a web resource used to generate a model response.
type ResponseInputImage struct{…}An image input to the model. Learn about image inputs.
An image input to the model. Learn about image inputs.
type ComputerScreenshotContent struct{…}A screenshot of a computer.
A screenshot of a computer.
Role MessageRoleThe role of the message. One of unknown, user, assistant, system, critic, discriminator, developer, or tool.
The role of the message. One of unknown, user, assistant, system, critic, discriminator, developer, or tool.
Status MessageStatusThe status of item. One of in_progress, completed, or incomplete. Populated when items are returned via API.
The status of item. One of in_progress, completed, or incomplete. Populated when items are returned via API.
Phase MessagePhaseoptionalLabels an assistant message as intermediate commentary (commentary) or the final answer (final_answer). For models like gpt-5.3-codex and beyond, when sending follow-up requests, preserve and resend phase on all assistant messages — dropping it can degrade performance. Not used for user messages.
Labels an assistant message as intermediate commentary (commentary) or the final answer (final_answer). For models like gpt-5.3-codex and beyond, when sending follow-up requests, preserve and resend phase on all assistant messages — dropping it can degrade performance. Not used for user messages.
type ResponseFunctionToolCallItem struct{…}A tool call to run a function. See the
function calling guide for more information.
A tool call to run a function. See the function calling guide for more information.
type ResponseFunctionToolCallOutputItem struct{…}
Output ResponseFunctionToolCallOutputItemOutputUnionThe output from the function call generated by your code.
Can be a string or an list of output content.
The output from the function call generated by your code. Can be a string or an list of output content.
type ResponseFunctionToolCallOutputItemOutputOutputContentList []ResponseFunctionToolCallOutputItemOutputOutputContentListItemUnionText, image, or file output of the function call.
Text, image, or file output of the function call.
type ResponseInputImage struct{…}An image input to the model. Learn about image inputs.
An image input to the model. Learn about image inputs.
Status ResponseFunctionToolCallOutputItemStatusThe status of the item. One of in_progress, completed, or
incomplete. Populated when items are returned via API.
The status of the item. One of in_progress, completed, or
incomplete. Populated when items are returned via API.
type ResponseFileSearchToolCall struct{…}The results of a file search tool call. See the
file search guide for more information.
The results of a file search tool call. See the file search guide for more information.
Status ResponseFileSearchToolCallStatusThe status of the file search tool call. One of in_progress,
searching, incomplete or failed,
The status of the file search tool call. One of in_progress,
searching, incomplete or failed,
Results []ResponseFileSearchToolCallResultoptionalThe results of the file search tool call.
The results of the file search tool call.
Attributes map[string, ResponseFileSearchToolCallResultAttributeUnion]optionalSet of 16 key-value pairs that can be attached to an object. This can be
useful for storing additional information about the object in a structured
format, and querying for objects via API or the dashboard. Keys are strings
with a maximum length of 64 characters. Values are strings with a maximum
length of 512 characters, booleans, or numbers.
Set of 16 key-value pairs that can be attached to an object. This can be useful for storing additional information about the object in a structured format, and querying for objects via API or the dashboard. Keys are strings with a maximum length of 64 characters. Values are strings with a maximum length of 512 characters, booleans, or numbers.
type ResponseFunctionWebSearch struct{…}The results of a web search tool call. See the
web search guide for more information.
The results of a web search tool call. See the web search guide for more information.
Action ResponseFunctionWebSearchActionUnionAn object describing the specific action taken in this web search call.
Includes details on how the model used the web (search, open_page, find_in_page).
An object describing the specific action taken in this web search call. Includes details on how the model used the web (search, open_page, find_in_page).
type ConversationItemImageGenerationCall struct{…}An image generation request made by the model.
An image generation request made by the model.
Status stringThe status of the image generation call.
The status of the image generation call.
type ResponseComputerToolCall struct{…}A tool call to a computer use tool. See the
computer use guide for more information.
A tool call to a computer use tool. See the computer use guide for more information.
PendingSafetyChecks []ResponseComputerToolCallPendingSafetyCheckThe pending safety checks for the computer call.
The pending safety checks for the computer call.
Status ResponseComputerToolCallStatusThe status of the item. One of in_progress, completed, or
incomplete. Populated when items are returned via API.
The status of the item. One of in_progress, completed, or
incomplete. Populated when items are returned via API.
Action ResponseComputerToolCallActionUnionoptionalA click action.
A click action.
type ResponseComputerToolCallActionClick struct{…}A click action.
A click action.
Button stringIndicates which mouse button was pressed during the click. One of left, right, wheel, back, or forward.
Indicates which mouse button was pressed during the click. One of left, right, wheel, back, or forward.
type ResponseComputerToolCallActionDrag struct{…}A drag action.
A drag action.
type ResponseComputerToolCallActionKeypress struct{…}A collection of keypresses the model would like to perform.
A collection of keypresses the model would like to perform.
Flattened batched actions for computer_use. Each action includes an
type discriminator and action-specific fields.
Flattened batched actions for computer_use. Each action includes an
type discriminator and action-specific fields.
type ComputerActionClick struct{…}A click action.
A click action.
type ComputerActionDrag struct{…}A drag action.
A drag action.
type ResponseComputerToolCallOutputItem struct{…}
Status ResponseComputerToolCallOutputItemStatusThe status of the message input. One of in_progress, completed, or
incomplete. Populated when input items are returned via API.
The status of the message input. One of in_progress, completed, or
incomplete. Populated when input items are returned via API.
type ResponseToolSearchCall struct{…}
type ResponseToolSearchOutputItem struct{…}
Execution ResponseToolSearchOutputItemExecutionWhether tool search was executed by the server or by the client.
Whether tool search was executed by the server or by the client.
Status ResponseToolSearchOutputItemStatusThe status of the tool search output item that was recorded.
The status of the tool search output item that was recorded.
Tools []ToolUnionThe loaded tool definitions returned by tool search.
The loaded tool definitions returned by tool search.
type FunctionTool struct{…}Defines a function in your own code the model can choose to call. Learn more about function calling.
Defines a function in your own code the model can choose to call. Learn more about function calling.
type FileSearchTool struct{…}A tool that searches for relevant content from uploaded files. Learn more about the file search tool.
A tool that searches for relevant content from uploaded files. Learn more about the file search tool.
Filters FileSearchToolFiltersUnionoptionalA filter to apply.
A filter to apply.
type ComparisonFilter struct{…}A filter used to compare a specified attribute key to a given value using a defined comparison operation.
A filter used to compare a specified attribute key to a given value using a defined comparison operation.
type CompoundFilter struct{…}Combine multiple filters using and or or.
Combine multiple filters using and or or.
Filters []ComparisonFilterArray of filters to combine. Items can be ComparisonFilter or CompoundFilter.
Array of filters to combine. Items can be ComparisonFilter or CompoundFilter.
type ComparisonFilter struct{…}A filter used to compare a specified attribute key to a given value using a defined comparison operation.
A filter used to compare a specified attribute key to a given value using a defined comparison operation.
The maximum number of results to return. This number should be between 1 and 50 inclusive.
RankingOptions FileSearchToolRankingOptionsoptionalRanking options for search.
Ranking options for search.
type ComputerTool struct{…}A tool that controls a virtual computer. Learn more about the computer tool.
A tool that controls a virtual computer. Learn more about the computer tool.
type ComputerUsePreviewTool struct{…}A tool that controls a virtual computer. Learn more about the computer tool.
A tool that controls a virtual computer. Learn more about the computer tool.
type WebSearchTool struct{…}Search the Internet for sources related to the prompt. Learn more about the
web search tool.
Search the Internet for sources related to the prompt. Learn more about the web search tool.
SearchContextSize WebSearchToolSearchContextSizeoptionalHigh level guidance for the amount of context window space to use for the search. One of low, medium, or high. medium is the default.
High level guidance for the amount of context window space to use for the search. One of low, medium, or high. medium is the default.
UserLocation WebSearchToolUserLocationoptionalThe approximate location of the user.
The approximate location of the user.
The two-letter ISO country code of the user, e.g. US.
The IANA timezone of the user, e.g. America/Los_Angeles.
type ToolMcp struct{…}Give the model access to additional tools via remote Model Context Protocol
(MCP) servers. Learn more about MCP.
Give the model access to additional tools via remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Learn more about MCP.
AllowedTools ToolMcpAllowedToolsUnionoptionalList of allowed tool names or a filter object.
List of allowed tool names or a filter object.
type ToolMcpAllowedToolsMcpToolFilter struct{…}A filter object to specify which tools are allowed.
A filter object to specify which tools are allowed.
Indicates whether or not a tool modifies data or is read-only. If an
MCP server is annotated with readOnlyHint,
it will match this filter.
An OAuth access token that can be used with a remote MCP server, either with a custom MCP server URL or a service connector. Your application must handle the OAuth authorization flow and provide the token here.
ConnectorID stringoptionalIdentifier for service connectors, like those available in ChatGPT. One of
server_url or connector_id must be provided. Learn more about service
connectors here.
Currently supported connector_id values are:
- Dropbox:
connector_dropbox
- Gmail:
connector_gmail
- Google Calendar:
connector_googlecalendar
- Google Drive:
connector_googledrive
- Microsoft Teams:
connector_microsoftteams
- Outlook Calendar:
connector_outlookcalendar
- Outlook Email:
connector_outlookemail
- SharePoint:
connector_sharepoint
Identifier for service connectors, like those available in ChatGPT. One of
server_url or connector_id must be provided. Learn more about service
connectors here.
Currently supported connector_id values are:
- Dropbox:
connector_dropbox - Gmail:
connector_gmail - Google Calendar:
connector_googlecalendar - Google Drive:
connector_googledrive - Microsoft Teams:
connector_microsoftteams - Outlook Calendar:
connector_outlookcalendar - Outlook Email:
connector_outlookemail - SharePoint:
connector_sharepoint
Optional HTTP headers to send to the MCP server. Use for authentication or other purposes.
RequireApproval ToolMcpRequireApprovalUnionoptionalSpecify which of the MCP server's tools require approval.
Specify which of the MCP server's tools require approval.
type ToolMcpRequireApprovalMcpToolApprovalFilter struct{…}Specify which of the MCP server's tools require approval. Can be
always, never, or a filter object associated with tools
that require approval.
Specify which of the MCP server's tools require approval. Can be
always, never, or a filter object associated with tools
that require approval.
Always ToolMcpRequireApprovalMcpToolApprovalFilterAlwaysoptionalA filter object to specify which tools are allowed.
A filter object to specify which tools are allowed.
Indicates whether or not a tool modifies data or is read-only. If an
MCP server is annotated with readOnlyHint,
it will match this filter.
Never ToolMcpRequireApprovalMcpToolApprovalFilterNeveroptionalA filter object to specify which tools are allowed.
A filter object to specify which tools are allowed.
Indicates whether or not a tool modifies data or is read-only. If an
MCP server is annotated with readOnlyHint,
it will match this filter.
type ToolCodeInterpreter struct{…}A tool that runs Python code to help generate a response to a prompt.
A tool that runs Python code to help generate a response to a prompt.
Container ToolCodeInterpreterContainerUnionThe code interpreter container. Can be a container ID or an object that
specifies uploaded file IDs to make available to your code, along with an
optional memory_limit setting.
The code interpreter container. Can be a container ID or an object that
specifies uploaded file IDs to make available to your code, along with an
optional memory_limit setting.
type ToolCodeInterpreterContainerCodeInterpreterContainerAuto struct{…}Configuration for a code interpreter container. Optionally specify the IDs of the files to run the code on.
Configuration for a code interpreter container. Optionally specify the IDs of the files to run the code on.
MemoryLimit stringoptionalThe memory limit for the code interpreter container.
The memory limit for the code interpreter container.
NetworkPolicy ToolCodeInterpreterContainerCodeInterpreterToolAutoNetworkPolicyUnionoptionalNetwork access policy for the container.
Network access policy for the container.
type ToolImageGeneration struct{…}A tool that generates images using the GPT image models.
A tool that generates images using the GPT image models.
Background stringoptionalBackground type for the generated image. One of transparent,
opaque, or auto. Default: auto.
Background type for the generated image. One of transparent,
opaque, or auto. Default: auto.
InputFidelity stringoptionalControl how much effort the model will exert to match the style and features, especially facial features, of input images. This parameter is only supported for gpt-image-1 and gpt-image-1.5 and later models, unsupported for gpt-image-1-mini. Supports high and low. Defaults to low.
Control how much effort the model will exert to match the style and features, especially facial features, of input images. This parameter is only supported for gpt-image-1 and gpt-image-1.5 and later models, unsupported for gpt-image-1-mini. Supports high and low. Defaults to low.
InputImageMask ToolImageGenerationInputImageMaskoptionalOptional mask for inpainting. Contains image_url
(string, optional) and file_id (string, optional).
Optional mask for inpainting. Contains image_url
(string, optional) and file_id (string, optional).
Compression level for the output image. Default: 100.
OutputFormat stringoptionalThe output format of the generated image. One of png, webp, or
jpeg. Default: png.
The output format of the generated image. One of png, webp, or
jpeg. Default: png.
Number of partial images to generate in streaming mode, from 0 (default value) to 3.
Quality stringoptionalThe quality of the generated image. One of low, medium, high,
or auto. Default: auto.
The quality of the generated image. One of low, medium, high,
or auto. Default: auto.
type ToolLocalShell struct{…}A tool that allows the model to execute shell commands in a local environment.
A tool that allows the model to execute shell commands in a local environment.
type FunctionShellTool struct{…}A tool that allows the model to execute shell commands.
A tool that allows the model to execute shell commands.
Environment FunctionShellToolEnvironmentUnionoptional
type ContainerAuto struct{…}
NetworkPolicy ContainerAutoNetworkPolicyUnionoptionalNetwork access policy for the container.
Network access policy for the container.
Skills []ContainerAutoSkillUnionoptionalAn optional list of skills referenced by id or inline data.
An optional list of skills referenced by id or inline data.
type InlineSkill struct{…}
Source InlineSkillSourceInline skill payload
Inline skill payload
type CustomTool struct{…}A custom tool that processes input using a specified format. Learn more about custom tools
A custom tool that processes input using a specified format. Learn more about custom tools
The input format for the custom tool. Default is unconstrained text.
The input format for the custom tool. Default is unconstrained text.
type NamespaceTool struct{…}Groups function/custom tools under a shared namespace.
Groups function/custom tools under a shared namespace.
Tools []NamespaceToolToolUnionThe function/custom tools available inside this namespace.
The function/custom tools available inside this namespace.
type CustomTool struct{…}A custom tool that processes input using a specified format. Learn more about custom tools
A custom tool that processes input using a specified format. Learn more about custom tools
The input format for the custom tool. Default is unconstrained text.
The input format for the custom tool. Default is unconstrained text.
type ToolSearchTool struct{…}Hosted or BYOT tool search configuration for deferred tools.
Hosted or BYOT tool search configuration for deferred tools.
type WebSearchPreviewTool struct{…}This tool searches the web for relevant results to use in a response. Learn more about the web search tool.
This tool searches the web for relevant results to use in a response. Learn more about the web search tool.
Type WebSearchPreviewToolTypeThe type of the web search tool. One of web_search_preview or web_search_preview_2025_03_11.
The type of the web search tool. One of web_search_preview or web_search_preview_2025_03_11.
SearchContextSize WebSearchPreviewToolSearchContextSizeoptionalHigh level guidance for the amount of context window space to use for the search. One of low, medium, or high. medium is the default.
High level guidance for the amount of context window space to use for the search. One of low, medium, or high. medium is the default.
UserLocation WebSearchPreviewToolUserLocationoptionalThe user's location.
The user's location.
The two-letter ISO country code of the user, e.g. US.
The IANA timezone of the user, e.g. America/Los_Angeles.
type ResponseReasoningItem struct{…}A description of the chain of thought used by a reasoning model while generating
a response. Be sure to include these items in your input to the Responses API
for subsequent turns of a conversation if you are manually
managing context.
A description of the chain of thought used by a reasoning model while generating
a response. Be sure to include these items in your input to the Responses API
for subsequent turns of a conversation if you are manually
managing context.
The encrypted content of the reasoning item - populated when a response is
generated with reasoning.encrypted_content in the include parameter.
type ResponseCompactionItem struct{…}A compaction item generated by the v1/responses/compact API.
A compaction item generated by the v1/responses/compact API.
type ResponseCodeInterpreterToolCall struct{…}A tool call to run code.
A tool call to run code.
Outputs []ResponseCodeInterpreterToolCallOutputUnionThe outputs generated by the code interpreter, such as logs or images.
Can be null if no outputs are available.
The outputs generated by the code interpreter, such as logs or images. Can be null if no outputs are available.
Status ResponseCodeInterpreterToolCallStatusThe status of the code interpreter tool call. Valid values are in_progress, completed, incomplete, interpreting, and failed.
The status of the code interpreter tool call. Valid values are in_progress, completed, incomplete, interpreting, and failed.
type ConversationItemLocalShellCall struct{…}A tool call to run a command on the local shell.
A tool call to run a command on the local shell.
type ConversationItemLocalShellCallOutput struct{…}The output of a local shell tool call.
The output of a local shell tool call.
The type of the local shell tool call output. Always local_shell_call_output.
Status stringoptionalThe status of the item. One of in_progress, completed, or incomplete.
The status of the item. One of in_progress, completed, or incomplete.
type ResponseFunctionShellToolCall struct{…}A tool call that executes one or more shell commands in a managed environment.
A tool call that executes one or more shell commands in a managed environment.
Action ResponseFunctionShellToolCallActionThe shell commands and limits that describe how to run the tool call.
The shell commands and limits that describe how to run the tool call.
Environment ResponseFunctionShellToolCallEnvironmentUnionRepresents the use of a local environment to perform shell actions.
Represents the use of a local environment to perform shell actions.
Status ResponseFunctionShellToolCallStatusThe status of the shell call. One of in_progress, completed, or incomplete.
The status of the shell call. One of in_progress, completed, or incomplete.
type ResponseFunctionShellToolCallOutput struct{…}The output of a shell tool call that was emitted.
The output of a shell tool call that was emitted.
The maximum length of the shell command output. This is generated by the model and should be passed back with the raw output.
Output []ResponseFunctionShellToolCallOutputOutputAn array of shell call output contents
An array of shell call output contents
Outcome ResponseFunctionShellToolCallOutputOutputOutcomeUnionRepresents either an exit outcome (with an exit code) or a timeout outcome for a shell call output chunk.
Represents either an exit outcome (with an exit code) or a timeout outcome for a shell call output chunk.
Status ResponseFunctionShellToolCallOutputStatusThe status of the shell call output. One of in_progress, completed, or incomplete.
The status of the shell call output. One of in_progress, completed, or incomplete.
type ResponseApplyPatchToolCall struct{…}A tool call that applies file diffs by creating, deleting, or updating files.
A tool call that applies file diffs by creating, deleting, or updating files.
Operation ResponseApplyPatchToolCallOperationUnionOne of the create_file, delete_file, or update_file operations applied via apply_patch.
One of the create_file, delete_file, or update_file operations applied via apply_patch.
type ResponseApplyPatchToolCallOutput struct{…}The output emitted by an apply patch tool call.
The output emitted by an apply patch tool call.
type ConversationItemMcpListTools struct{…}A list of tools available on an MCP server.
A list of tools available on an MCP server.
type ConversationItemMcpApprovalRequest struct{…}A request for human approval of a tool invocation.
A request for human approval of a tool invocation.
type ConversationItemMcpCall struct{…}An invocation of a tool on an MCP server.
An invocation of a tool on an MCP server.
Unique identifier for the MCP tool call approval request.
Include this value in a subsequent mcp_approval_response input to approve or reject the corresponding tool call.
type ResponseCustomToolCallOutput struct{…}The output of a custom tool call from your code, being sent back to the model.
The output of a custom tool call from your code, being sent back to the model.
Output ResponseCustomToolCallOutputOutputUnionThe output from the custom tool call generated by your code.
Can be a string or an list of output content.
The output from the custom tool call generated by your code. Can be a string or an list of output content.
type ResponseCustomToolCallOutputOutputOutputContentList []ResponseCustomToolCallOutputOutputOutputContentListItemUnionText, image, or file output of the custom tool call.
Text, image, or file output of the custom tool call.
type ResponseInputImage struct{…}An image input to the model. Learn about image inputs.
An image input to the model. Learn about image inputs.
Retrieve an item
package main
import (
"context"
"fmt"
"github.com/openai/openai-go"
"github.com/openai/openai-go/conversations"
"github.com/openai/openai-go/option"
)
func main() {
client := openai.NewClient(
option.WithAPIKey("My API Key"),
)
conversationItem, err := client.Conversations.Items.Get(
context.TODO(),
"conv_123",
"msg_abc",
conversations.ItemGetParams{
},
)
if err != nil {
panic(err.Error())
}
fmt.Printf("%+v\n", conversationItem)
}
{
"type": "message",
"id": "msg_abc",
"status": "completed",
"role": "user",
"content": [
{"type": "input_text", "text": "Hello!"}
]
}
Returns Examples
{
"type": "message",
"id": "msg_abc",
"status": "completed",
"role": "user",
"content": [
{"type": "input_text", "text": "Hello!"}
]
}