OpenAI Agents SDK
FreeOfficial OpenAI framework for tool-using agents with handoffs, guardrails, and tracing.
Tool Info
Overview
OpenAI Agents SDK provides agents with tools, handoffs, guardrails, sessions, and tracing.
It integrates with the OpenAI API and Responses API.
Designed for production agent workflows with observability hooks.
Pricing
Pros
- Official OpenAI support
- Handoffs and guardrails
- Built-in tracing
Best For
When NOT to Use
- OpenAI-centric design
- Younger multi-agent ecosystem
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