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Claude Agent SDK vs LangGraph

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Agent Frameworks · verified 13 Aug 2026

Claude Agent SDKAnthropiccurrent
LangGraphLangChaincurrent
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SpecificationClaude Agent SDKLangGraph
SummaryThe Claude Code loop as a library.Most battle-tested for stateful production.
ModelHarnessGraph
LanguagePython, TSPython, JS
MCP supportYes
StatusActiveActive
CategoryAgent FrameworksAgent Frameworks
OfficialAnthropicLangChain

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Claude Agent SDK

  • Renamed from Claude Code SDK in March 2026
  • Tools, bash and a full agentic loop

Best for custom agents.

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LangGraph

  • Conditional branches, loops, parallel paths
  • Steepest learning curve

Best for production.

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