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OpenAI Agents SDK

OpenAI

Minimal agent framework from OpenAI (~20 lines to get started). Features handoffs between agents, guardrails, and built-in tracing. Replaced the experimental Swarm project. Available in Python and TypeScript.

Minimal (~20 lines), handoffs, guardrails, tracing. Replaced Swarm

Framework Open Source Free Free MIT
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Tech Stack
Python, TypeScript
GitHub Stars
-
Pricing
Free
Initial Release
March 1, 2025

Features & Capabilities

Open Source
Self-Hostable
MCP Support
Multi-Model
Multi-Agent
Voice Support
Free Tier

Capabilities

orchestrationmulti_agenthandoffsguardrailstracing

Supported Model Providers

openai

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Details

Developer
OpenAI
Category
Framework
Status
Active
Initial Release
March 1, 2025
License
MIT
Tech Stack
Python, TypeScript
Install
pip install openai-agents
Agent ID
openai-agents-sdk

Platforms

linuxmacoswindows

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