beginner⏱️ 12-22 minutes📅 Updated August 2026

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

AgentOps + Genkit: Complete MCP Integration

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

When integrated with Genkit, 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 Genkit, 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 Genkit
  • 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
  • Genkit installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (Node.js, Cross-platform, Google Cloud)

Installation

Step 1: Install AgentOps

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Genkit

  1. Open Genkit 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 Genkit:

Agent Performance Debugging

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

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Cost Analysis

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Ask Genkit: "Get cost breakdown for trace abc123"

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Performance Optimization

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Ask Genkit: "Show slowest spans in recent traces"

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Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Genkit Installation Failed

Symptoms: npm install errors, CLI not found

Cause: Node.js version or npm configuration issues

Solution:

  • Verify Node.js 18+ is installed
  • Clear npm cache and try again
  • Check npm registry configuration
  • Try using yarn instead of npm

MCP Plugin Not Loading

Symptoms: Plugin errors, MCP tools unavailable

Cause: Plugin installation or configuration issues

Solution:

  • Verify @genkit-ai/mcp package is installed
  • Check plugin configuration syntax
  • Ensure plugin is properly imported
  • Review Genkit logs for plugin errors

Server Connection Failed

Symptoms: MCP server not responding, Tool execution errors

Cause: Server installation or configuration problems

Solution:

  • Verify MCP server installation
  • Test server independently before Genkit integration
  • Check server executable permissions
  • Review server logs for connection issues

Flow Execution Errors

Symptoms: Flow fails, Runtime errors

Cause: Flow configuration or MCP integration issues

Solution:

  • Check flow definition syntax
  • Verify input/output schemas match usage
  • Test flows incrementally with simpler operations
  • Review Genkit execution logs for detailed errors

AgentOps not appearing in Genkit

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that AgentOps is integrated with Genkit:

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

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