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# Sentry Metrics

> Performance monitoring integration with Sentry for Pipecat frame processors

## Overview

`SentryMetrics` extends `FrameProcessorMetrics` to provide performance monitoring integration with Sentry. It tracks Time to First Byte (TTFB) and processing duration metrics for frame processors, enabling real-time performance monitoring and error tracking for your Pipecat applications.

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    Pipecat's API methods for Sentry metrics integration
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    Browse examples using Sentry metrics
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    Official Sentry Python SDK documentation
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    Access performance monitoring and error tracking
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## Installation

To use Sentry analytics services, install the required dependencies:

```bash  theme={null}
pip install "pipecat-ai[sentry]"
```

## Prerequisites

### Sentry Account Setup

Before using Sentry metrics services, you need:

1. **Sentry Account**: Sign up at [Sentry Platform](https://sentry.io/)
2. **Project Setup**: Create a project and obtain your DSN
3. **SDK Initialization**: Configure Sentry SDK in your application
4. **Metrics Configuration**: Set up performance monitoring and error tracking

### Required Configuration

* **Sentry DSN**: Your project's Data Source Name for authentication
* **Traces Sample Rate**: Configure performance monitoring sampling
* **SDK Initialization**: Initialize Sentry before using metrics

### Key Features

* **Performance Monitoring**: Track TTFB and processing duration metrics
* **Error Tracking**: Automatic error capture and reporting
* **Frame Processor Metrics**: Monitor individual processor performance
* **Real-time Analytics**: Live performance data and alerting