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OpenAI Agents SDK

Lightweight, Python-first SDK for handoff-based agent flows.

Scenario Handoff-based flows close to OpenAI tools
01

Suitability

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Lightweight, Python-first handoff flows close to OpenAI tools and guardrails.

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Minimal by design; complex orchestration needs custom code.

02

Architecture & integrations

Code-focused; seamless integration with OpenAI tools and guardrails. The maintained successor to the earlier OpenAI Swarm prototype.

03

Pattern support

ReActHandoff
NativeComposable / supportingColor = ladder level L1–L4
Native patterns: Handoff
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