> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://langwatch.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> ## Agent Instructions
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# LiteLLM Instrumentation

> Instrument LiteLLM calls with the LangWatch Python SDK to capture LLM traces, measure quality, and support AI agent testing workflows.

LangWatch integrates with LiteLLM to capture detailed information about your LLM calls across multiple providers through a unified interface.

## Installation

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash pip theme={null}
  pip install langwatch litellm
  ```

  ```bash uv theme={null}
  uv add langwatch litellm
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Usage

<Info>
  The LangWatch API key is configured by default via the `LANGWATCH_API_KEY` environment variable.
</Info>

Use `autotrack_litellm_calls()` to automatically capture all LiteLLM calls within a trace.

```python theme={null}
import langwatch
import litellm
import os
import asyncio
from typing import cast
from litellm import CustomStreamWrapper
from litellm.types.utils import StreamingChoices

langwatch.setup()


@langwatch.trace(name="LiteLLM Autotrack Example")
def get_litellm_response_autotrack(user_message: str):
    langwatch.get_current_trace().autotrack_litellm_calls(litellm)

    response = litellm.completion(
        model="groq/llama-3.1-8b-instant",
        messages=[
        {"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},
            {"role": "user", "content": user_message},
        ],
    )

    return response.choices[0].message.content


if __name__ == "__main__":
    reply = get_litellm_response_autotrack("Tell me a joke")
    print("AI Response:", reply)
```

The `@langwatch.trace()` decorator creates a parent trace, and `autotrack_litellm_calls()` enables automatic tracking of all LiteLLM calls for the duration of that trace.

## Related

* [Capturing RAG](/docs/integration/python/tutorials/capturing-rag) - Learn how to capture RAG data from retrievers and tools
* [Capturing Metadata and Attributes](/docs/integration/python/tutorials/capturing-metadata) - Add custom metadata and attributes to your traces and spans
* [Capturing Evaluations & Guardrails](/docs/integration/python/tutorials/capturing-evaluations-guardrails) - Log evaluations and implement guardrails in your LiteLLM applications