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Your Optimizely Opal Is Probably Burning Carbon It Doesn't Need To
Four patterns Optimizely practitioners could be getting wrong with Opal agents: inference levels, oversized tool responses, missing output constraints, and no agent response caching.
6 Minute Read
Wed, 15th Apr 26
Looking back at Optimizely in 2025
Explore Optimizely's architectural shift in 2025, which removed coordination cost through a unified execution loop. Learn how agentic Opal AI and integrated data systems drive learning velocity for developers and marketing teams.
4 Minute Read
Wed, 17th Dec 25
Building Faster Feedback Loops with Opal: Two Hackathon Projects
Two Opal Hackathon projects explored how to bridge data and action. Using the Optimizely.Opal.Tools SDK, we extended Opal with new tools, showing how it acts as an enablement layer for developers and marketers.
4 Minute Read
Tue, 2nd Sept 25
From Agentic Theory to Practicality: Using Optimizely Opal’s Instructions Feature
A practical look at Optimizely Opal’s Instructions feature — from built-in agents to creating and managing custom instruction workflows. Ideal for teams scaling AI-powered content with structure and intent.
4 Minute Read
Mon, 19th May 25
Leveraging Optimizely’s AI Agents: Embracing the Agentic Future
Discover how Optimizely’s AI Agents leverage agentic AI to autonomously execute complex tasks, enhancing digital workflows and driving innovation for technical leaders.
2 Minute Read
Tue, 18th Mar 25