> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://phidatainc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# OpenAI Deep Research Agent

> Run OpenAI's o4-mini-deep-research model to produce a cited research report.

```python deep_research_agent.py theme={null}
"""
Openai Deep Research Agent
==========================

Cookbook example for `openai/responses/deep_research_agent.py`.
"""

from textwrap import dedent

from agno.agent import Agent
from agno.models.openai import OpenAIResponses

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Create Agent
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

agent = Agent(
    model=OpenAIResponses(id="o4-mini-deep-research", max_tool_calls=1),
    instructions=dedent("""
        You are an expert research analyst with access to advanced research tools.

        When you are given a schema to use, pass it to the research tool as output_schema parameter to research tool.

        The research tool has two parameters:
        - instructions (str): The research topic/question
        - output_schema (dict, optional): A JSON schema for structured output
    """),
)

agent.print_response(
    """Research the economic impact of semaglutide on global healthcare systems.
    Do:
    - Include specific figures, trends, statistics, and measurable outcomes.
    - Prioritize reliable, up-to-date sources: peer-reviewed research, health
      organizations (e.g., WHO, CDC), regulatory agencies, or pharmaceutical
      earnings reports.
    - Include inline citations and return all source metadata.

    Be analytical, avoid generalities, and ensure that each section supports
    data-backed reasoning that could inform healthcare policy or financial modeling."""
)

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Run Agent
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

if __name__ == "__main__":
    pass
```

## Run the Example

<Steps>
  <Snippet file="create-venv-step.mdx" />

  <Step title="Install dependencies">
    ```bash theme={null}
    uv pip install -U agno openai
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export your OpenAI API key">
    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash Mac/Linux theme={null}
      export OPENAI_API_KEY="your_openai_api_key_here"
      ```

      ```bash Windows theme={null}
      $Env:OPENAI_API_KEY="your_openai_api_key_here"
      ```
    </CodeGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run the example">
    Save the code above as `deep_research_agent.py`, then run:

    ```bash theme={null}
    python deep_research_agent.py
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

Full source: [cookbook/90\_models/openai/responses/deep\_research\_agent.py](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno/blob/main/cookbook/90_models/openai/responses/deep_research_agent.py)