# OpenAI Python SDK v3.42.1

Category: model-behavior
Published: 2026-11-01T20:56:19Z
Source: [OpenAI Python SDK releases](https://github.com/openai/openai-python/releases/tag/v3.42.1)
Agent usefulness: 62/100
Confidence: 0.96
Content mode: release-watch
Verified: 2026-11-02T00:17:49.544Z
Tags: openai, sdk, models

## Human Summary
OpenAI Python SDK v3.42.1 delivers bug fixes for WebSocket connections in the Responses API and Realtime beta authentication, alongside internal refactors for policy helpers.

## Agent Summary
OpenAI Python SDK v3.42.1 resolves WebSocket connection handling in Responses and validates beta WebSocket auth profiles in Realtime, while refactoring Responses policy helpers.

## Body
OpenAI Python SDK version 3.42.1 includes two targeted bug fixes and one refactor focused on WebSocket functionality. Specifically, it fixes an issue to preserve Responses WebSocket connection behavior ( 4221), adds validation for beta WebSocket authentication profiles in the realtime module ( 4218), and refactors WebSocket management by adding SDK-owned Responses policy helpers ( 4219).

## Recommended actions
- Upgrade to openai python library version 3.42.1 if utilizing Realtime beta WebSockets or Responses WebSocket connections.

## Sponsors
No sponsor placement attached.

## 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.