AgentOps + Windsurf Editor: Complete MCP Integration

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

When integrated with Windsurf Editor, 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 Windsurf Editor, 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 Windsurf Editor
• 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
• Windsurf Editor installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Desktop App)

Installation

Step 1: Install AgentOps

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Windsurf Editor

1. Locate your configuration file:

   • Windows: %USERPROFILE%\.codeium\windsurf\mcp_config.json
   • macOS: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
   • Linux: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

2. Add server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentops": {
      "command": "agentops",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

Note: If AgentOps requires environment variables, add them to the server configuration:
"env": {
  "AGENTOPS_API_KEY": "ao_1234567890abcdef"
}

3. Restart Windsurf Editor

Completely quit and restart Windsurf Editor to load the new configuration.

Examples

Once configured, you can use AgentOps in Windsurf Editor:

Agent Performance Debugging

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

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Cost Analysis

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Ask Windsurf Editor: "Get cost breakdown for trace abc123"

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Performance Optimization

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Ask Windsurf Editor: "Show slowest spans in recent traces"

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Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Tools Not Appearing

Symptoms: Cascade does not see new tools, Hammer icon missing

Cause: Configuration syntax error or server failed to start.

Solution:

• Check the JSON configuration for syntax errors.
• Verify the command (e.g., npx, python) is in your system PATH.
• Check Windsurf logs for MCP connection errors.

Environment Variables

Symptoms: Authentication failed, Permission denied

Cause: Missing API keys in configuration.

Solution:

• Ensure env block is correctly defined inside the server config.
• Restart Windsurf after changing environment variables.

AgentOps not appearing in Windsurf Editor

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that AgentOps is integrated with Windsurf Editor:

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

Need Help?

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