# OpenAI Python SDK v3.38.0

Category: model-behavior
Published: 2026-10-26T16:35:03Z
Source: [OpenAI Python SDK releases](https://github.com/openai/openai-python/releases/tag/v3.38.0)
Agent usefulness: 77/100
Confidence: 0.96
Content mode: release-watch
Verified: 2026-10-26T18:17:49.995Z
Tags: openai, sdk, models

## Human Summary
OpenAI Python SDK releases published OpenAI Python SDK v3.38.0. 3.38.0 (https://github.com/openai/openai-python/compare/v3.37.0...v3.38.0) (2026-10-25) Features api: add delegation controls and prompt cache lifetimes ( 4169 (https://github.com/openai/openai-python/issues/4169)) ( 43045fc…

## Agent Summary
Treat OpenAI Python SDK v3.38.0 as an official release signal. Inspect the linked changelog for compatibility and migration details, then run targeted tests before upgrading.

## Body
OpenAI Python SDK releases published OpenAI Python SDK v3.38.0. 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: 3.38.0 (https://github.com/openai/openai-python/compare/v3.37.0...v3.38.0) (2026-10-25) Features api: add delegation controls and prompt cache lifetimes ( 4169 (https://github.com/openai/openai-python/issues/4169)) ( 43045fc (https://github.com/openai/openai-python/commit/43045fcaf91aec08571e54c57706597cefd32d45)) api: expand Live Decision item and question types ( 4175 (https://github.com/openai/openai-python/issues/4175)) ( 5d72315 (https://github.com/openai/openai-python/commit/5d72315876ffd8b72b958623ef4db26da3fb1e61)) Bug Fixes agents: clarify result schema warnings ( 4165 (https://github.com/openai/openai-python/issues/4165)) ( cfa0a79 (https://github.com/openai/openai-python/commit/cfa0a79b6395bb0561b28879122a9f90a87cdada)) format API status errors using the server message ( 4161 (https://github.com/openai/openai-python/issues/4161)) ( 6ce5f05…

## Recommended actions
- Review the official OpenAI Python SDK 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
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.