# OpenAI Agents SDK Python v0.21.1

Category: agent-infrastructure
Published: 2026-08-16T22:28:55Z
Source: [OpenAI Agents SDK releases](https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python/releases/tag/v0.21.1)
Agent usefulness: 62/100
Confidence: 0.96
Content mode: release-watch
Verified: 2026-10-01T20:17:49.482Z
Tags: openai, agents-sdk, python

## Human Summary
OpenAI Agents SDK Python releases published OpenAI Agents SDK Python v0.21.1. What's Changed feat(core): add model call timeouts by @seratch in https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python/pull/4428 feat(sandbox): add run-scoped sandbox working directories by @seratch in https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python/pull/4427 feat(sandbox): allow Docker…

## Agent Summary
Treat OpenAI Agents SDK Python v0.21.1 as an official release signal. Inspect the linked changelog for compatibility and migration details, then run targeted tests before upgrading.

## Body
OpenAI Agents SDK Python releases published OpenAI Agents SDK Python v0.21.1. This automated release-watch entry was generated from the project's official GitHub release feed and is kept separate from human-reviewed editorial analysis. Release notes: What's Changed feat(core): add model call timeouts by @seratch in https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python/pull/4428 feat(sandbox): add run-scoped sandbox working directories by @seratch in https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python/pull/4427 feat(sandbox): allow Docker sandboxes to disable networking by @koadegno in https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python/pull/4452 feat(sandbox): add Modal sandbox resource options by @Filimoa in https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python/pull/4455 fix(core): honor exact call approval decisions by @seratch in https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python/pull/4447 fix(core): count Responses requests without usage by @seratch in https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python/pull/4453 fix(core): close all MultiProvider children after failures by @fszcd in https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python/pull/4438 fix(core): reject…

## Recommended actions
- Review the official OpenAI Agents SDK Python releases release notes before upgrading.
- Check compatibility, migration, and security notes against your current agent stack.
- Run focused regression tests before production rollout.

## Sponsors
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## Agent-readable Sponsor Surface
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