AI Development Framework
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openai/openai-agents-python
A lightweight, powerful, and provider-agnostic Python framework for building complex multi-agent workflows with various LLMs.
Core Features
Configurable Agents with instructions, tools, and guardrails
Sandbox Agents for long-term, stateful operations in a controlled environment
Support for delegating tasks between agents (Agents as tools / Handoffs)
Built-in tracing for debugging and optimizing agent runs
Realtime voice agents and human-in-the-loop mechanisms
Quick Start
pip install openai-agentsDetailed Introduction
The OpenAI Agents SDK is a robust Python framework designed to simplify the creation of sophisticated multi-agent AI systems. It offers a provider-agnostic approach, supporting OpenAI's APIs alongside over 100 other Large Language Models. Key features include configurable agents with tools and guardrails, specialized sandbox agents for persistent tasks, and mechanisms for inter-agent communication. The SDK also provides essential utilities like session management, tracing for debugging, and options for human intervention, empowering developers to build scalable and reliable AI applications.