# OpenAI adds scheduled agent execution to beta Agents API

_Published Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 12:18 PM EDT · AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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OpenAI added scheduled execution to its beta Agents API on October 23, allowing developers to start agent tasks automatically, according to a report citing its community announcement and developer documentation. Developers can schedule recurring tasks with a time zone or specify a future time for a single execution.

Each execution can create a new session or send a follow-up to an existing session that retains earlier context. An optional tool also lets agents manage schedules within their current session.

Scheduled executions include a small random delay. Delivery means a session has received input or a notification; it does not mean the task has finished. Applications must handle presenting results and notifying users.

## Sources

- [note](https://note.com/techno_news/n/n5150b6fd52d2?hl=en)

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Published: 2026-10-25T16:18:13.307Z
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