beginner⏱️ 12-22 minutes📅 Updated August 2026

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

AgentOps + Zed: Complete MCP Integration

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

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

Installation

Step 1: Install AgentOps

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Zed

  1. Open Zed 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 Zed:

Agent Performance Debugging

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

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Cost Analysis

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Ask Zed: "Get cost breakdown for trace abc123"

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Performance Optimization

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Ask Zed: "Show slowest spans in recent traces"

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Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Server Not Found

Symptoms: Assistant cannot see tools, Error in logs

Cause: Path to executable (npx, python) not found or server crashed.

Solution:

  • Use absolute paths for commands if they are not in the default PATH.
  • Check Zed logs (Cmd+Shift+P > Open Log) for stderr output from the server.

AgentOps not appearing in Zed

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that AgentOps is integrated with Zed:

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

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AgentOps + Zed: MCP Setup Guide (2026)