AgentOps + Cline: Complete MCP Integration

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

When integrated with Cline, 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 Cline, 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 Cline
• 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
• Cline installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Installation

Step 1: Install AgentOps

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Cline

1. Open Cline 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 Cline:

Agent Performance Debugging

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

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Cost Analysis

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Ask Cline: "Get cost breakdown for trace abc123"

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Performance Optimization

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Ask Cline: "Show slowest spans in recent traces"

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Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Extension Not Loading

Symptoms: Cline extension not appearing, Command palette empty

Cause: Extension installation or VS Code configuration issue

Solution:

• Verify extension is properly installed via Extensions panel
• Check VS Code version compatibility
• Reload VS Code window or restart application
• Check VS Code developer console for error messages

MCP Server Not Found

Symptoms: Server command not found, Tools unavailable in Cline

Cause: Server not installed or not accessible from VS Code

Solution:

• Verify MCP server installation and PATH configuration
• Test server command from VS Code integrated terminal
• Use absolute path to server executable in configuration
• Check server executable permissions

Configuration Not Applied

Symptoms: Settings changes not taking effect, Old configuration persisting

Cause: VS Code settings not reloaded or invalid configuration

Solution:

• Reload VS Code window after configuration changes
• Verify JSON syntax in settings.json is valid
• Check Cline extension settings panel for errors
• Review VS Code developer console for configuration warnings

Tool Execution Fails

Symptoms: MCP tools available but not working, Error during tool execution

Cause: Server configuration or environment issues

Solution:

• Verify environment variables are set correctly
• Check server logs for execution errors
• Test server functionality outside of VS Code
• Ensure all required dependencies are installed

AgentOps not appearing in Cline

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that AgentOps is integrated with Cline:

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

Need Help?

• Search for AgentOps documentation
• Check the Cline MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions