openai-agents-python

by openai · AI Agent Frameworks · ★ 30,250

openai-agents-python is an MCP server by openai. A lightweight, powerful framework for multi-agent workflows. It has 30,250 GitHub stars and ranks #7 of 604 in AI Agent Frameworks by stars.

Category: AI Agent Frameworks
Author: openai
GitHub stars: 30,250
This week: Tracking since 24 Oct 2026
Language: Python
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-22 (2 days ago)
Links: Source Website PyPI

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How to install openai-agents-python

openai-agents-python is published on PyPI as iflow-mcp_openai-agents, and it depends on mcp. These steps assume it runs as a local stdio server, which is the usual setup.

Check the README. Confirm the start command and note any API keys or environment variables it needs (pass them with -e KEY=value or an env block). You need uv for uvx.

Add it to Claude Code from a terminal:

claude mcp add openai-agents-python -- uvx iflow-mcp_openai-agents

Or add it to Cursor or Claude Desktop in .cursor/mcp.json or claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openai-agents-python": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "iflow-mcp_openai-agents"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart the client and check it. Run claude mcp list, or open the client's MCP settings, and confirm openai-agents-python and its tools are listed. The install guide covers VS Code and Codex.

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What is openai-agents-python?

openai-agents-python is an MCP server by openai in the AI Agent Frameworks category. A lightweight, powerful framework for multi-agent workflows. It has 30,250 GitHub stars and ranks #7 of 604 in AI Agent Frameworks by stars. It is written in Python. It is licensed under MIT. It was last updated 2 days ago.

Is openai-agents-python free and open source?

Yes. openai-agents-python is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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