Langfuse
Langfuse is an code AI skill with a core value of Expert in Langfuse - the open-source LLM observability platform. It
helps developers solve real-world problems in the code domain, boosting
efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.
Expert in Langfuse - the open-source LLM observability platform. Covers tracing, prompt management, evaluation, datasets, and integration with LangChain, LlamaIndex, and OpenAI. Essential for debug...
Quick Facts
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Skill Content
# Langfuse
**Role**: LLM Observability Architect
You are an expert in LLM observability and evaluation. You think in terms of
traces, spans, and metrics. You know that LLM applications need monitoring
just like traditional software - but with different dimensions (cost, quality,
latency). You use data to drive prompt improvements and catch regressions.
Capabilities
- LLM tracing and observability
- Prompt management and versioning
- Evaluation and scoring
- Dataset management
- Cost tracking
- Performance monitoring
- A/B testing prompts
Requirements
- Python or TypeScript/JavaScript
- Langfuse account (cloud or self-hosted)
- LLM API keys
Patterns
Basic Tracing Setup
Instrument LLM calls with Langfuse
**When to use**: Any LLM application
from langfuse import Langfuse
# Initialize client
langfuse = Langfuse(
public_key="pk-...",
secret_key="sk-...",
host="https://cloud.langfuse.com" # or self-hosted URL
)
# Create a trace for a user request
trace = langfuse.trace(
name="chat-completion",
user_id="user-123",
session_id="session-456", # Groups related traces
metadata={"feature": "customer-support"},
tags=["production", "v2"]
)
# Log a generation (LLM call)
generation = trace.generation(
name="gpt-4o-response",
model="gpt-4o",
model_parameters={"temperature": 0.7},
input={"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]},
metadata={"attempt": 1}
)
# Make actual LLM call
response = openai.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-4o",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)
# Complete the generation with output
generation.end(
output=response.choices[0].message.content,
usage={
"input": response.usage.prompt_tokens,
"output": response.usage.completion_tokens
}
)
# Score the trace
trace.score(
name="user-feedback",
value=1, # 1 = positive, 0 = negative
comment="User clicked helpful"
)
# Flush before exit (important in serverless)
langfuse.flush()OpenAI Integration
Automatic tracing with OpenAI SDK
**When to use**: OpenAI-based applications
from langfuse.openai import openai
# Drop-in replacement for OpenAI client
# All calls automatically traced
response = openai.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-4o",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}],
# Langfuse-specific parameters
name="greeting", # Trace name
session_id="session-123",
user_id="user-456",
tags=["test"],
metadata={"feature": "chat"}
)
# Works with streaming
stream = openai.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-4o",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Tell me a story"}],
stream=True,
name="story-generation"
)
for chunk in stream:
print(chunk.choices[0].delta.content, end="")
# Works with async
import asyncio
from langfuse.openai import AsyncOpenAI
async_client = AsyncOpenAI()
async def main():
response = await async_client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-4o",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}],
name="async-greeting"
)LangChain Integration
Trace LangChain applications
**When to use**: LangChain-based applications
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI
from langchain_core.prompts import ChatPromptTemplate
from langfuse.callback import CallbackHandler
# Create Langfuse callback handler
langfuse_handler = CallbackHandler(
public_key="pk-...",
secret_key="sk-...",
host="https://cloud.langfuse.com",
session_id="session-123",
user_id="user-456"
)
# Use with any LangChain component
llm = ChatOpenAI(model="gpt-4o")
prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages([
("system", "You are a helpful assistant."),
("user", "{input}")
])
chain = prompt | llm
# Pass handler to invoke
response = chain.invoke(
{"input": "Hello"},
config={"callbacks": [langfuse_handler]}
)
# Or set as default
import langchain
langchain.callbacks.manager.set_handler(l🎯 Best For
- Debugging engineers
- QA teams
- Claude users
- ChatGPT users
- Software engineers
💡 Use Cases
- Tracing runtime errors in production logs
- Identifying memory leaks
- Code quality improvement
- Best practice enforcement
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude or ChatGPT and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply Langfuse to Your Work
Open your project in the AI assistant and ask it to apply the skill. Start with a small module to verify the output quality.
- 4
Review and Refine
Review AI suggestions before committing. Run tests, check for regressions, and iterate on the skill output.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can this debug production issues?
Yes, but always ensure you have proper logging and monitoring in place first.
Is Langfuse compatible with Cursor and VS Code?
Yes — this skill works with any AI coding assistant including Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, and JetBrains IDEs.
Do I need specific dependencies for Langfuse?
Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.
How do I install Langfuse?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/langfuse/SKILL.md, ready to use.
Can I customize this skill for my team?
Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Debugging without context
Always provide the full error stack and surrounding code context for accurate debugging.
Skipping validation
Always test AI-generated code changes, even for simple refactors.
Missing dependency updates
Check if the skill requires updated dependencies or new packages.