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MCP server · npm · ★ 2 · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

Trace AI agent execution: every tool call, every error, every dollar. Open source agent observability for Claude, Cursor, opencode, and any MCP-compatible agent. Local-first, free forever.

No outside reports on file

agent-obs is distributed via npm (agent-obs); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
  • Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
  • Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourcenpm (agent-obs)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y agent-obs

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About Agent Obs

Agent Obs is an MCP server focused on Developer tools: Trace AI agent execution: every tool call, every error, every dollar. Open source agent observability for Claude, Cursor, opencode, and any MCP-compatible agent. Local-first, free forever.

It is published on npm as agent-obs and hosted on GitHub at kryptosai/agent-observability (2 GitHub stars, 48 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-07-27). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y agent-obs

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-obs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "agent-obs"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (2/7 points): listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

27/100
GitHub stars
2
Weekly npm downloads
48
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (agent-obs). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Agent Obs?

Run npx -y agent-obs in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/kryptosai/agent-observability.

Are there security reports about Agent Obs?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Agent Obs currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Agent Obs actively maintained?

Agent Obs has 2 GitHub stars and 48 weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-07-27. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/kryptosai/agent-observability before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Agent Obs?

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README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for Agent Obs

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

terminal
curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "kryptosai-agent-observability"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: agent-obs
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/kryptosai-agent-observability
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 2 GitHub stars, 48 weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (agent-obs)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts agent-obs`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
kryptosai
Source code
github.com/kryptosai/agent-observability
Install command
npm install agent-obs
Est. context load
~900 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.45% of 200k context)
Popularity
2 GitHub stars, 48 weekly npm downloads
Last updated
2026-10-29
Last graded
2026-10-24

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