Deploy and Host OpenAI Agent SDK on Railway

This template helps developers master both the OpenAI Agent SDK and traditional OpenAI Python library through side-by-side web interfaces, featuring persistent memory, tool integration, and production-ready architecture.

About Hosting OpenAI Agent SDK

Deploying this template involves hosting a FastAPI backend with dual Gradio interfaces, managing SQLite/PostgreSQL databases for conversation persistence, and handling real-time streaming responses. The template automatically manages session isolation, memory optimization, and API key validation. With Railway's seamless deployment, you get instant scalability for multiple concurrent users, automatic HTTPS, and zero-configuration database provisioning - perfect for educational environments, development teams, or AI workshops.

Common Use Cases

• Developer Training: Onboard teams to understand when to use Agent SDK vs traditional OpenAI APIs
• AI Workshops & Bootcamps: Provide hands-on learning environments for students and professionals
• Prototype Development: Rapidly test and compare different AI implementation approaches
• Client Demonstrations: Showcase AI capabilities with persistent memory and tool integration
• Educational Institutions: Deploy for computer science courses covering modern AI development
• Enterprise AI Training: Internal tools for teams transitioning to advanced AI agent architectures

Dependencies for OpenAI Agent SDK Template Hosting

• Python 3.12+: Modern async/await support and performance optimizations
• FastAPI: High-performance async web framework for API endpoints
• Gradio 5.0+: Interactive web UI framework for both chat interfaces
• OpenAI Agents SDK: Advanced agent framework with memory and tool calling
• SQLAlchemy 2.0+: Database ORM with async support for conversation persistence
• PostgreSQL: Production database for scalable conversation storage

Deployment Dependencies

• OpenAI API Key - Required for AI model access
• Fireworks AI API Key - Optional alternative model provider
• Railway Account - One-click deployment platform
• GitHub Repository - Source code hosting

Why Deploy OpenAI Agent SDK on Railway?

Deploy once, teach everywhere. Railway + OpenAI Agent SDK Template = The future of AI education infrastructure.