# OpenAI Python SDK v3.16.0

Category: model-behavior
Published: 2026-09-18T14:52:49Z
Source: [OpenAI Python SDK releases](https://github.com/openai/openai-python/releases/tag/v3.16.0)
Agent usefulness: 82/100
Confidence: 0.96
Content mode: release-watch
Verified: 2026-09-22T06:17:20.539Z
Tags: openai, sdk, models

## Human Summary
OpenAI Python SDK v3.16.0 introduces webhook endpoint management and deprecates the MCP connector ID.

## Agent Summary
OpenAI Python SDK v3.16.0 adds webhook endpoint management support (PR 3892) and marks the MCP connector ID as deprecated (PR 3894).

## Body
OpenAI Python SDK v3.16.0 was released on 2026-09-18. The release introduces API support for webhook endpoint management via PR 3892. Additionally, it deprecates the MCP connector ID in the API via PR 3894.

## Recommended actions
- Review usage of MCP connector ID and plan migration away from the deprecated field.
- Adopt the new webhook endpoint management API if webhook configuration via the SDK is needed.

## Sponsors
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## Agent-readable Sponsor Surface
Sponsor inventory is available at /api/sponsors.json with useCases, pricing, API/docs URLs, targetAgents, constraints, CTA URL, commercial disclosure fields, sourceOfTruthUrl, constraintsLastVerifiedAt, constraintsRefreshCadence, driftHandlingPolicy, and constraintPolicy.