livekit-agents@1.8.0 livekit-agents@1.8.1
livekit/agentsSep 5, 2026 → Sep 10, 20266 days between releases
What's New
Adds DuplexModel support and fixes OpenAI TTS/metrics bugs
New Features
- New DuplexModel class enables simultaneous listening and speaking
- OpenAI GPT-Live model is now supported
- Muse Voice STT plugin added
- LiveKit inference realtime model plugin added
Improvements
- Performance improvements for audio forwarding and worker metrics
- OpenAI TTS prewarming and connection pooling fixes
- Metrics streams now drain unused data correctly
Bug Fixes
- Fixed OpenAI TTS prewarming and connection pooling issues
- Fixed metrics streams draining unused data
- Removed unused audio forwarding buffer
Upgrade Notes
Introduce the new `DuplexModel` class for simultaneous listening and speaking, starting with OpenAI's GPT-Live. Ensure you install the new Muse Voice STT plugin if using that model.
The Two Releases
livekit-agents@1.8.0
Sep 5, 2026· 2 months ago
A major update introducing full OpenTelemetry GenAI semantic conventions, in-process PII stripping, and comprehensive improvements across STT and TTS providers including ElevenLabs, AWS, and Google.
Full release noteslivekit-agents@1.8.1
Sep 10, 2026· 1 month ago
This release introduces full-duplex speech model support via the new `DuplexModel` class, starting with OpenAI's GPT-Live. It also includes numerous bug fixes for TTS prewarming, metrics streams, and the addition of new plugins like Muse Voice STT.
Full release notes