How do I install the observe mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY`, `OPENAI_API_KEY`, `GEMINI_API_KEY`, `GROQ_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Observe MCP Server

Add OpenTelemetry tracing to Python AI agents. Supports LangGraph, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, OpenAI SDK.

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What is the Observe MCP Server?

Add OpenTelemetry tracing to Python AI agents. Supports LangGraph, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, OpenAI SDK.

What the server does

An MCP server that automatically instruments Python AI agents with the ioa-observe-sdk — adding OpenTelemetry-based tracing, metrics, and logs with zero manual effort.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Observe MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "observe-instrument": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["observe-instrument-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "GROQ_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
OPENAI_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
GEMINI_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
GROQ_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Observe to Cursor.”
“Use Observe to Windsurf.”

Frequently asked questions

Add OpenTelemetry tracing to Python AI agents. Supports LangGraph, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, OpenAI SDK. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.