Build with AI: Create Agents with the OpenAI Agents SDK

This repository contains the Python code examples from the LinkedIn Learning course Build with AI: Create Agents with the OpenAI Agents SDK. The full course can be found on LinkedIn Learning.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build and configure an AI travel agent using the OpenAI Agents SDK in Python.
• Integrate tools that allow your agent to connect to external data sources and perform real-world tasks.
• Design a multi-agent workflow using handoffs so agents can collaborate and delegate specialized tasks.
• Implement guardrails, sessions, and tracing to ensure your agent is safe, reliable, and easy to monitor.
• Identify ways to extend your AI travel agent with additional features, data sources, and user experiences.

Requirements

• Python 3.9+
• An OpenAI API key

Setup

1. Clone this repo (or download the files).
2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate   # macOS/Linux
   venv\Scripts\activate      # Windows

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set your OpenAI API key or place in .env file:

   export OPENAI_API_KEY="your_api_key"      # macOS/Linux
   setx OPENAI_API_KEY "your_api_key"        # Windows PowerShell

Running the Examples

Run the main demo script to see all lessons in action:

python agent.py