Wenhuchen developed a forward-compatible OpenAI API integration for the EvolvingLMMs-Lab/lmms-eval repository, focusing on backend development and API integration using Python. The work involved updating the openai_compatible.py module to support newer API versions by replacing deprecated parameters and introducing model-specific controls such as reasoning_effort and response_format. These changes ensured continued compatibility as OpenAI’s standards evolved, reducing the risk of runtime errors and maintaining stable model usage. By conditionally adjusting parameters for models like 'o1' and 'o3', Wenhuchen enabled smoother adoption of new features, demonstrating a thoughtful approach to future-proofing the codebase against ongoing API changes.