Key Insights into Building, Deploying, and Optimizing Production AI Agents
Visual workflow composition
Embeddable chat interfaces
Performance optimization
OpenAI's AgentKit represents a fundamental evolution in AI development, transforming fragmented tools into a unified platform for building sophisticated, production-ready AI agents.
Visual, no-code canvas for designing and versioning complex AI workflows with drag-and-drop simplicity.
From single-turn LLM prompts to multi-step, tool-using, decision-making AI agents that can reason and act autonomously.
AgentKit unifies Agent Builder, ChatKit, and Evals as OpenAI's official solution for professional agent development.
"Until now, building agents meant juggling fragmented tools—complex orchestration with no versioning, custom connectors, manual eval pipelines, prompt tuning, and weeks of frontend work before launch."
Three interconnected layers that transform AI agent development from a fragmented process into a streamlined, production-ready workflow.
The "Build" Layer (Beta)
Drag-and-drop interface to connect nodes (models, tools, logic). Start quickly with pre-built templates for common flows like buyer agents and travel assistants.
Design systems where specialized agents (e.g., Triage, Researcher, Editor) collaborate using Handoffs for complex task decomposition.
Leverage nodes like Classifier Agents and conditional branching (If/Else) to create more reliable, less "black box" AI behavior.
Hello! I'm your AI agent. How can I help you today?
Can you research the latest trends in AI?
I'll research the latest AI trends for you...
The "Deploy" Layer (GA)
Customizable chat interface (SDK and widget) for placing agent workflows directly into websites or applications with minimal setup.
Handles streaming responses, multi-threading, and "agent thinking" state display for professional user experiences.
Powers real applications like HubSpot's customer support agent and Canva's developer community support.
The "Optimize" Layer (GA)
Visualize and measure agent performance step-by-step across entire workflow execution paths with automated grading.
Prompt optimization and custom graders ensure agents meet specific, non-generic criteria like accuracy, tone, and compliance.
Leverage Reinforcement Fine-Tuning (RFT) capabilities to push agents toward better decisions and optimal tool usage.
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AgentKit addresses the critical gap between AI prototypes and production systems by providing enterprise-grade governance, safety, and deployment tools.
Centralized platform for admins to manage data sources (Dropbox, Google Drive, SharePoint) and external API connections with governance controls.
Modular safety layer preventing prompt injection, detecting jailbreaks, and masking/flagging PII at node and tool level.
No-code Builder interface for rapid prototyping and team collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Deep integration with Agents SDK and Responses API for complex custom logic and enterprise integrations.
Reduction in iteration cycles for procurement agent development
"Agent Builder transformed what once took months into just a couple of hours, getting an agent live in two sprints rather than two quarters."
Source: OpenAI Agent Platform
Increase in agent accuracy using integrated Evals platform
"Reduced development time by over 50% while increasing agent accuracy by 30% on our multi-agent due diligence framework."
Source: VentureBeat AgentKit Coverage
AgentKit fills the critical gap between simple Custom GPTs and complex programmatic solutions, offering the perfect balance of power and accessibility.
The evolution from user-facing assistants to production-ready enterprise agents.
Visual orchestration layer built on top of the Assistants API foundation.
Provides the building blocks: threads, tools, files. Developers orchestrate everything manually through code.
Provides visual orchestration layer and deployment UI on top of Assistants API, significantly reducing development time.
API Billing vs Subscription Models
AgentKit significantly compresses the time from prototype to production, often turning months of custom work into hours.
The inevitable path toward increasingly autonomous and specialized AI systems across enterprise functions.
Explore pre-built templates for common use cases like buyer agents, research workflows, and customer support systems.
AgentKit provides everything you need to design, deploy, and optimize AI agents that can transform your business operations.