What is a Trace?
A trace is a single AI interaction captured within a session. Every message sent to an AI service, every response received, and every event triggered creates a trace. Traces are the raw data that agents evaluate. Each trace captures what happened, where it came from, and what the outcome was.Trace Directions
Every trace has a direction that describes the type of interaction:| Direction | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Inlet | An incoming request to an AI service | A user submits a prompt to ChatGPT |
| Response | An outgoing response from an AI service | The chatbot’s reply |
| Signal | A passive event or notification | A tool call, system log, or background process |
Viewing Traces
Within a session, click any trace to see its full details:- Direction and source indicate the type of interaction and which service was involved
- Agent evaluations show what each agent found
- Status and outcome show whether the trace was allowed, blocked, or escalated
- Related traces provide other traces in the same session for context
What Happens After a Trace Is Captured
Agents Evaluate
Your active agents evaluate the trace against your compliance requirements. Each agent assesses the trace independently.
Action Resolved
Based on the agents’ findings and their configured roles, the platform determines the outcome: allow, block, or escalate.
Sessions
Understand how traces are grouped into sessions
Trace Lifecycle
Follow a trace through the evaluation process