Agent Trace Inspector MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Agent Trace Inspector in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add agent-trace-inspector -e YOUR_API_KEY=... -- npx -y mcp-agent-trace-inspector

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-trace-inspector": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-agent-trace-inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YOUR_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Agent Trace Inspector MCP server do?

Step-by-step observability for MCP agent workflows

Is the Agent Trace Inspector MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Agent Trace Inspector run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Agent Trace Inspector to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add agent-trace-inspector -e YOUR_API_KEY=... -- npx -y mcp-agent-trace-inspector

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