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Swarm

Lightweight framework for agent handoffs, context variables, and function calling patterns from OpenAI.

CategoryFrameworks & SDKs
Websitegithub.com
TagsPython, OpenAI
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What Swarm is for

Swarm sits in the frameworks & sdks category of the agent stack. Agent frameworks and SDKs are the foundation layer — orchestration, role-based multi-agent collaboration, tool calling, and state management. Most production agent systems in 2026 are built on one of the frameworks listed here.

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What is Swarm?

Swarm is a tool in the frameworks & sdks category. Lightweight framework for agent handoffs, context variables, and function calling patterns from OpenAI.

What is Swarm used for?

Tools in this category are commonly used for: building custom single or multi-agent applications; orchestrating role-based agent teams for complex workflows; adding tool use, memory, and planning to llm apps.

What are alternatives to Swarm?

Popular alternatives in the frameworks & sdks category include CrewAI, LangGraph, Agency Swarm, AgentScope, Anthropic SDK. Compare them all on the Frameworks & SDKs category page.

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