OpenAI Swarm

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OpenAI Swarm is an open-source AI framework for building and orchestrating multi-agent systems. It provides lightweight, highly controllable agent coordination and execution, focusing on agent handoffs and function calling.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

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What is OpenAI Swarm?

OpenAI Swarm is an experimental, open-source framework designed for exploring ergonomic, lightweight multi-agent orchestration. It simplifies the coordination and execution of multiple AI agents through its core abstractions: Agents and handoffs. Agents encapsulate instructions and tools, and can transfer conversations to other Agents. The framework supports direct Python function calling, efficient context management, and operates client-side using the Chat Completions API. While Swarm is an educational resource for developers curious about multi-agent orchestration, it has been superseded by the OpenAI Agents SDK for production use cases. It allows for building scalable, real-world solutions by enabling rich dynamics between tools and networks of agents.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to experiment with multi-agent systems, build custom agent workflows, and integrate Python functions into AI agents. Especially valuable for those looking to understand the mechanics of agent coordination and execution in a lightweight, controllable environment.

Common actions

orchestrate AI agents

build multi-agent systems

manage agent workflows

integrate AI functions

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Capabilities

Key features

Multi-agent orchestration
Agent handoffs
Python function calling
Context variable management
Streaming responses

Target Audience

developerdata scientist

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

Is OpenAI Swarm still actively maintained?

No, OpenAI Swarm is an experimental and educational framework that has been replaced by the OpenAI Agents SDK. The Agents SDK is the production-ready evolution of Swarm, featuring key improvements and active maintenance by the OpenAI team. Users are recommended to migrate to the Agents SDK for production use cases.

How does OpenAI Swarm differ from the Assistants API?

Swarm Agents are not related to Assistants in the Assistants API. Swarm is entirely powered by the Chat Completions API and is stateless between calls, focusing on lightweight, customizable patterns. The Assistants API offers fully-hosted threads, built-in memory management, and retrieval, making it suitable for different use cases.

Can I use OpenAI Swarm for production applications?

While Swarm provides a powerful framework for exploring multi-agent orchestration, it is primarily an educational resource. For production applications, OpenAI recommends migrating to the OpenAI Agents SDK, which is actively maintained and designed for production use cases.

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