OpenAI opens up Codex and ChatGPT infrastructure to devs
openai releases agents api, letting devs build cloud-based agents that run for hours, execute code, and process files, powered by codex and chatgpt infrastructure.
openai has released the agents api as a public beta, providing developers with the infrastructure behind codex and chatgpt. the api allows for building cloud-based agents that can run for hours, execute code, and process files. key features include automatic context management, parallel tool use, and task delegation to sub-agents. developers can choose between openai-hosted sandboxes or partner platforms like cloudflare, vercel, and oracle, with billing based solely on token usage.