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jackmpcollins/magentic

Seamlessly integrate LLMs as Python functions

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Decision brief

Magentic is a Python library that simplifies the integration of language models as functions, supporting OpenAI and other LLM providers.

Good fit when

When you need to integrate OpenAI or other LLM providers directly as Python functions in your project.
If your project requires a straightforward setup with minimal configuration, such as setting an environment variable for the OpenAI API key.

Avoid when

If your project demands a more complex setup or customization beyond what Magentic offers out of the box.
When you are working in an environment where Python is not the primary language, as Magentic is specifically designed for Python.

Pricing:: freemium - The library itself is free to use, but users will incur costs based on their usage of the LLM providers it integrates with, such as OpenAI.
Requirements:: Min 1 GB RAM; Ensure the OpenAI API key is set as an environment variable for using OpenAI's models.

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Maintenance: Slowing (190d since push); As of Sep 18, 2026
Provenance: Not a fork · Personal account; As of Sep 18, 2026
Security (OSV): No lockfile; As of Sep 18, 2026

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Install

pip install magentic

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Evidence and technical details

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Overview

A Python library for integrating language models as functions, supporting OpenAI and other LLM providers.

Capability facts

Languages: python
Source: github.language+pyproject.toml · Sep 18, 2026

Compatibility

Sourced claims from the README excerpt - not unsourced marketing copy.

OpenAI APIOpenAI API

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 18, 2026)

Configure your OpenAI API key by setting the `OPENAI_API_KEY` environment variable. To configure a differ

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Python runtimePython

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 18, 2026)

pip install magentic

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README

Installation or using uv Configure your OpenAI API key by setting the environment variable. To configure a different LLM provider see [Configuration] for more.

For agents

This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.

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