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5e50e190c4 Python: Add reasoning support for OpenAI Responses Agents (GPT-5, o4-mini, o3) (#12881)
## Summary

Adds reasoning capabilities to Python OpenAI ResponsesAgent, bringing
parity with the C# implementation. This enables fine-grained control
over reasoning effort for O-series models (o1, o3-mini, o4-mini) and
gpt-5 that support the reasoning parameter.

Fixes #12843

## Changes

### Core Implementation
- **`openai_responses_agent.py`**: Added reasoning configuration support
  - Constructor-level reasoning effort setting
  - Per-invocation reasoning effort override capability
  - Proper parameter validation and model compatibility checks
- **`responses_agent_thread_actions.py`**: Extended thread actions to
support reasoning parameters
  - Reasoning effort propagation through thread operations
  - Metadata preservation for reasoning tokens and summaries

### Sample and Tests
- **`responses_agent_reasoning.py`**: Comprehensive demonstration sample
  - Constructor vs per-invocation reasoning configuration
  - Function calling integration with reasoning
  - Reasoning comparison scenarios (low/medium/high effort)
  - Error handling and troubleshooting guidance
- **`test_openai_responses_agent_reasoning.py`**: Full unit test
coverage
  - Parameter validation tests
  - Integration scenarios with function calling
  - Edge cases and error conditions

## Features

✅ **Constructor-Level Reasoning**: Set default reasoning effort when
creating agents
✅ **Per-Invocation Override**: Override reasoning effort per request  
✅ **Priority Hierarchy**: per-invocation > constructor > model default  
✅ **Function Calling Compatible**: Works seamlessly with existing plugin
system
✅ **Azure OpenAI & OpenAI Support**: Compatible with both service
providers
✅ **Model Validation**: Automatic compatibility checks for O-series
models nad GÜT-5
✅ **Metadata Access**: Reasoning tokens and summaries available in
response metadata

## Usage Example

```python
# Constructor-level reasoning
# Constructor-level reasoning configuration
agent = AzureResponsesAgent(
    ai_model_id="gpt-5",
    client=client,
    reasoning={"effort": "low"}  # Default reasoning for all requests
)

# Per-invocation override
response = await agent.invoke(
    "Solve this complex problem step by step",
    reasoning={"effort": "high"}  
)


# Invoke with reasoning callback to capture intermediate thoughts
response = await agent.invoke(
    "Analyze this data step by step",
    reasoning={"effort": "high", "summary": "detailed"},
    on_intermediate_message=handle_reasoning_message
)

# Streaming with reasoning
async for response in agent.invoke_stream(
    "Explain quantum computing in detail",
    reasoning={"effort": "high", "summary": "detailed"},
    on_intermediate_message=handle_reasoning_message
):
    print(response.content, end="", flush=True)

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Co-authored-by: Evan Mattson <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Evan Mattson <[email protected]>
2025-08-28 23:25:26 +00:00
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