beginner⏱️ 12-22 minutes📅 Updated August 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate AgentOps MCP server with BoltAI. Includes auth and get_trace.

AgentOps + BoltAI: Complete MCP Integration

AgentOps is a MCP server that Provide observability and tracing for debugging AI agents with AgentOps API..

When integrated with BoltAI, you can:

  • Authorize with AgentOps API key
  • Retrieve trace information by ID
  • Get span information by ID

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up AgentOps in BoltAI, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

  • AgentOps will be fully integrated and operational
  • You can use AgentOps tools directly in BoltAI
  • All AgentOps capabilities will be available for your workflows
  • Access to 4 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • API key from AgentOps dashboard
  • BoltAI installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (macOS)

Installation

Step 1: Install AgentOps

Configuration

Step 2: Configure BoltAI

  1. Open BoltAI settings
  2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
  3. Add AgentOps server with appropriate settings
  4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use AgentOps in BoltAI:

Agent Performance Debugging

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Ask BoltAI: "Show me traces for agent runs that failed today"

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Cost Analysis

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Ask BoltAI: "Get cost breakdown for trace abc123"

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Performance Optimization

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Ask BoltAI: "Show slowest spans in recent traces"

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Testing Your Setup

  1. Launch BoltAI
  2. Verify AgentOps is available in the tools list
  3. Test basic AgentOps functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Installation Failed

Symptoms: Download errors, Installation not completing

Cause: macOS security settings or corrupted download

Solution:

  • Check macOS security preferences allow app installation
  • Re-download installer from official website
  • Try installing via Homebrew as alternative
  • Ensure sufficient disk space and admin permissions

MCP Server Not Found

Symptoms: Server command not found, Path errors

Cause: Server not installed or not in PATH

Solution:

  • Verify MCP server installation using Terminal
  • Use absolute path to server executable
  • Check server executable permissions (chmod +x)
  • Test server command from Terminal first

Connection Fails

Symptoms: Server status shows disconnected, Connection timeout

Cause: Server configuration or environment issues

Solution:

  • Check server configuration parameters
  • Verify environment variables are set correctly
  • Restart BoltAI after configuration changes
  • Check macOS firewall and security settings

Tools Not Available in Conversation

Symptoms: Server connected but tools not accessible, Limited functionality

Cause: Tool registration or permission issues

Solution:

  • Verify server implements MCP protocol correctly
  • Check BoltAI permissions for tool access
  • Restart conversation or create new chat session
  • Review server logs for tool registration errors

AgentOps not appearing in BoltAI

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check AgentOps installation
  • Restart BoltAI
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that AgentOps is integrated with BoltAI:

  • Explore all AgentOps capabilities through BoltAI
  • Check out other MCP servers that work with BoltAI
  • Join the MCP community for tips and support
  • Consider contributing to AgentOps development

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