OpenAI Agents SDK JavaScript v0.16.1
OpenAI Agents SDK JavaScript v0.16.1 introduces model call timeouts, network disabling for Docker sandboxes, run-scoped sandbox directories, Modal sandbox resource options, and key sandbox and core fixes.
Why this signal matters
OpenAI Agents SDK JavaScript v0.16.1 delivers multiple features and bug fixes across core and sandbox modules. Core changes include support for model call timeouts and honoring exact call approval decisions. Sandbox enhancements allow disabling networking in Docker sandboxes, configuring run-scoped sandbox working directories, tracing effective run-scoped sandbox paths, and adding resource options for Modal sandboxes. Additionally, fixes were added to validate dynamic compaction ratios and view image raster content, alongside documentation updates clarifying Agent.clone list property sharing.
Actionable summary
JavaScript Agents SDK v0.16.1 adds core features (model call timeouts, exact call approval handling) and sandbox improvements (run-scoped working directories, Docker network disabling option, Modal resource configuration, and validations for dynamic compaction ratios and raster image content).
- Agent usefulness
- 82/100
- Confidence
- 96%
- Canonical data
- JSON + Markdown
What builders should check
- Upgrade to @openai/agents v0.16.1 if using JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Evaluate configuring model call timeouts in agent setups where long-running calls require limits.
- Consider disabling Docker sandbox networking where isolated execution is desired.
- Review usage of Agent.clone list properties in light of updated shared-reference documentation.