OpenAI to debut drag-and-drop agent builder at DevDay
OpenAI is anticipated to debut Agent Builder, a visual workflow tool for creating AI agents, at its DevDay event in San Francisco on October 6.
According to previews and leaks, Agent Builder will let users assemble multi-step workflows through a drag-and-drop interface. The tool connects nodes for logic, guardrails, file search, approvals and integrations including Model Context Protocol and ChatKit widgets. The interface supports preview, testing and publishing within OpenAI's platform.
Agent Builder is positioned as a lower-code alternative to existing automation platforms such as n8n and Zapier, with deeper integration into OpenAI's agent infrastructure. Early leaks described the tool as "one of the smoothest Agent building canvases I've used so far."
OpenAI has developed its Responses API, Agents SDK, and built-in tools including web search, file search, and computer use for agent workflows. Agent Builder is expected to provide a visual layer for composing agent logic without manual orchestration code.
DevDay 2025 takes place at Fort Mason in San Francisco, where OpenAI plans to gather over 1,500 developers and livestream the keynote. Event sessions are expected to cover orchestrating agents at scale and enterprise AI adoption.
Agent Builder is positioned as a lower-code alternative to existing automation platforms such as n8n and Zapier, with deeper integration into OpenAI's agent infrastructure. Early leaks described the tool as "one of the smoothest Agent building canvases I've used so far."
OpenAI has developed its Responses API, Agents SDK, and built-in tools including web search, file search, and computer use for agent workflows. Agent Builder is expected to provide a visual layer for composing agent logic without manual orchestration code.
DevDay 2025 takes place at Fort Mason in San Francisco, where OpenAI plans to gather over 1,500 developers and livestream the keynote. Event sessions are expected to cover orchestrating agents at scale and enterprise AI adoption.
Community discussion has been active, with speculation about the tool's impact on workflow automation platforms. A Reddit thread titled "RIP n8n" reflects discussion about competition with existing tools.
OpenAI has not confirmed Agent Builder's formal release or provided details about availability, supported accounts, regions, or integration features. The company has not disclosed pricing or licensing models for the tool.
DevDay represents OpenAI's annual developer conference, where the company typically announces new products and features. Previous events have introduced major platform updates and API enhancements.
The anticipated tool would allow developers to build AI agents without extensive coding knowledge. OpenAI has been expanding its developer tools throughout 2025 to support broader adoption of AI agent technology.
Agent Builder's actual capabilities and availability may be confirmed during the October 6 event. OpenAI typically provides documentation and access details following major product announcements at DevDay.
OpenAI has not confirmed Agent Builder's formal release or provided details about availability, supported accounts, regions, or integration features. The company has not disclosed pricing or licensing models for the tool.
DevDay represents OpenAI's annual developer conference, where the company typically announces new products and features. Previous events have introduced major platform updates and API enhancements.
The anticipated tool would allow developers to build AI agents without extensive coding knowledge. OpenAI has been expanding its developer tools throughout 2025 to support broader adoption of AI agent technology.
Agent Builder's actual capabilities and availability may be confirmed during the October 6 event. OpenAI typically provides documentation and access details following major product announcements at DevDay.
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