Category:
Category:
Evaluation Traces / Agent Traces
Category:
Evaluation & Quality
Definition
Detailed logs showing every reasoning step, tool call, and decision made by an agent.
Explanation
Agent traces capture every internal step an agent takes. They document planning, retrieval, tool calls, reasoning paths, verification loops, and policy checks. These traces allow debugging, audits, compliance validation, and red-team analysis. They also enable model comparison and workflow optimization.
Technical Architecture
Agent Step → Trace Recorder → Storage → Evaluation Dashboard → Governance
Core Component
Trace recorder, log storage, visualization UI, filters, analysis engine
Use Cases
Debugging agents, compliance, QA testing, workflow optimization
Pitfalls
High storage requirements, sensitive logs, analysis complexity
LLM Keywords
Agent Traces, LLM Traces, Reasoning Logs
Related Concepts
Related Frameworks
• Observability
• Governance
• Evaluation
• Agent Trace Schema