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OpenAI Agents API

Cloud agents, run on OpenAI's Codex harness

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  • Overview
  • 6 key features
  • 3 use cases

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What is OpenAI Agents API

OpenAI Agents API is a managed version of the Codex harness that lets developers build durable cloud agents with a single API call instead of building their own orchestration. It handles long sessions, smart tool use, and subagents working in parallel, and runs on OpenAI or partner sandboxes. The harness is open source and available in public beta, with no extra fees beyond token and tool usage.

Key Features

Managed Codex harness for building cloud agents with one API call
Support for long-running agent sessions
Smart tool use orchestration
Subagents working in parallel
Runs on OpenAI or partner sandboxes
Open source harness

Use Cases

  • Building durable cloud agents without custom orchestration
  • Running parallel subagents for complex tasks
  • Automating multi-step developer workflows

Why do startups need this tool?

Startups can ship agent-based products quickly without investing in orchestration infrastructure, since the API manages sessions, tool use, and parallel subagents while charging only for token and tool usage.

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