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OpenAI Agents SDK

OpenAI · Python / TypeScript · MIT

The OpenAI Agents SDK keeps the API tiny and adds handoffs and guardrails, so it is the fastest on-ramp for teams building on OpenAI models.

Best for

Teams already committed to OpenAI models that want the lowest-friction starting point.

Strengths

  • +Tiny API surface, easy to read
  • +Handoffs and guardrails built in
  • +Tightest integration with the OpenAI platform

Watch out for

Best experience is OpenAI-first; persistence and long-term state are left to you.

Spec sheet

Vendor
OpenAI
Languages
Python, TypeScript
License
MIT
Architecture
Handoff
Model support
OpenAI-native
Multi-agent
Yes
State persistence
No
Human-in-the-loop
Yes
Streaming
Yes
Observability
Built-in tracing
Memory
Plugin
First released
2025

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This page reflects OpenAI Agents SDK's public documentation as of May 2026 and is maintained by Choppy Toast, which is not affiliated with OpenAI. GitHub star counts are approximate. Always confirm details in the official docs before you commit.