OpenAI Introduces Responses API for Building AI Agents

OpenAI has launched the Responses API, a new set of tools designed to assist developers and enterprises in building AI agents, announced on their website. These agents are automated systems capable of independently completing tasks using OpenAI's AI models and frameworks.

The Responses API combines the simplicity of the Chat Completions API with the tool-use capabilities of the Assistants API, offering built-in tools like web search, file search, and computer use. This new API aims to streamline the development of agentic applications by providing a more flexible foundation for developers.

Additionally, OpenAI has introduced the Agents SDK, an open-source toolkit that helps orchestrate multi-agent workflows and integrates with the Responses API. This SDK is designed to simplify the development process by offering tools for debugging and optimizing AI agent activities.

The Responses API and Agents SDK are part of OpenAI's broader strategy to enhance the capabilities of AI agents, making them more autonomous and useful in real-world applications. These tools are available to developers starting today, with plans for further enhancements in the coming months.