openai

OpenAI Node SDK by OpenAI

The official TypeScript library for the OpenAI API

Live Registry Versionv7.43.0Previous: v7.42.0Published 2026-10-22

Stability Grade

B (78/100)

90-Day Velocity

43 releases

High release cadence

Dependencies

0 direct

NPM manifest

License

Apache-2.0

Verified on NPM

Recommended Exact Pin: npm install openai@7.43.0

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TL;DR Verdict & Quick Citation Summary (2026-10-24)Source: AgentBreakWatch Live NPM Index

OpenAI Node SDK (openai) is currently at v7.43.0 on NPM (published 2026-10-22), with a 90-day stability score of 78/100 (B) and MEDIUM schema drift risk across 43 releases in the past 90 days. Responses API and realtime event payloads updated; Chat Completions tool_choice strict schema enforcement tightened in v7.x. Production teams should pin npm install openai@7.43.0 rather than using unpinned @latest tags.

Breaking Changes & Tool Schema Drift Analysis

Responses API and realtime event payloads updated; Chat Completions tool_choice strict schema enforcement tightened in v7.x.

Watched Exports / MCP Tool Signatures:

client.responses.createclient.chat.completions.createRealtimeClient

Before (Deprecated / Unpinned Pattern)

const res = await client.chat.completions.create({
  model: "gpt-4o",
  functions: [{ name: "lookup", parameters: schema }],
  function_call: "auto"
});

After (Verified v7.43.0 Pattern)

const res = await client.responses.create({
  model: "gpt-5",
  tools: [{ type: "function", name: "lookup", parameters: schema, strict: true }],
  tool_choice: "auto"
});

Frequently Asked Questions: openai

What is the latest version of openai on NPM?

As of 2026-10-24, the latest stable version of openai (OpenAI Node SDK by OpenAI) on NPM is v7.43.0, published on 2026-10-22. It has shipped 43 releases in the last 90 days.

Does openai v7.43.0 have breaking changes or MCP schema drift risk?

openai currently carries a MEDIUM schema drift risk rating with a Stability Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Responses API and realtime event payloads updated; Chat Completions tool_choice strict schema enforcement tightened in v7.x.

How do I safely pin openai in production?

Avoid unpinned @latest tags in production agent configs. Pin the exact verified version using `npm install openai@7.43.0` and monitor client.responses.create, client.chat.completions.create, RealtimeClient for parameter or schema changes.

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