In an agent-based workspace, create an agent once before sending traces. Use agent addressing to select its identifier and environment. If an integration requires
project_name, use the selected environment’s tracer_session_name as a compatibility value.Installation
Install the required packages using your preferred package manager:Setup
1. Configure environment variables
Set your API keys, agent identifier, and environment:2. Configure OpenTelemetry integration
In your Semantic Kernel agent, configure the LangSmith OpenTelemetry integration along with the OpenAI instrumentor:You do not need to set any OpenTelemetry environment variables or configure exporters manually—
configure() handles everything automatically.3. Create and run your Semantic Kernel agent
Once configured, your Semantic Kernel agent will automatically send traces to LangSmith:Advanced usage
Custom metadata and tags
You can add custom metadata to your traces by setting span attributes:Combining with other instrumentors
You can combine Semantic Kernel tracing with other OpenTelemetry instrumentors:Resources
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