OpenAI’s Python SDK shipped v3.22.0 on 2026-09-29 (PyPI openai==3.22.0): typed computer-use tools on beta.agents, optional screenshots, browser authentication and origin-access approval inputs, plus desktop settings / environment templates for hosted environments. Node SDK v7.25.0 landed the same API surface the same day.

Key Takeaways

  • ✓Release v3.22.0; PR #3989
  • ✓beta.agents gains computer_use tools, screenshots, browser auth + origin-access approvals
  • ✓Desktop settings / environment templates for hosted agent environments
  • ✓Node twin: v7.25.0
  • ✓Upgrade: pip install -U openai==3.22.0; guide: Agents
OpenAI Python 3.22.0: Computer Use on beta.agents; browser auth/screenshots + desktop environment templates
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openai-python v3.22.0 release
github.com/openai/openai-python/releases/tag/v3.22.0
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PR #3989 computer use on beta.agents
github.com/openai/openai-python/pull/3989
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openai-node v7.25.0 (twin)
github.com/openai/openai-node/releases/tag/v7.25.0
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OpenAI Agents guide
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GPT-6.1 Sol (computer use supported)
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PyPI openai
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v3.21.0...v3.22.0
github.com/openai/openai-python/compare/v3.21.0...v3.22.0
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#2837
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In-Depth Technical Analysis

Background

v3.22.0 gives beta.agents first-class computer-use types: tools, screenshots, browser auth / origin-access approvals, and desktop environment templates—so you are not hand-rolling Responses computer payloads.

What shipped

v3.22.0 via #3989. Twin: openai-node v7.25.0.

Benchmarks

No OSWorld scores in the SDK notes. Measure approval/screenshot latency on your sites; model choice (e.g. gpt-6.1-sol) still sets capability.

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pip install -U openai==3.22.0. Guide: Agents.

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