Assistant no longer able to access files uploaded via the API

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I’m having the same issue, content retrieval against files uploaded via the API (not playground) has been broken for some time. It’s frustrating to have such a glaring issue go without acknowledgment for so long.

Inconsistent File Access in Assistant API

Description: I’ve encountered an issue with the Assistant API related to file handling. When using the Assistant API’s playground, it appears to have access to files uploaded to the assistant. However, when the API is called programmatically, its behavior is inconsistent. Steps to Reproduce: Upload files to the Assistant. Test file access in the API playground - files are accessible. Make an API call to query the files (e.g., “What files do you have?”). Attempt to perform operations on these …