getsentry / getsentry/sentry-python

Remove automatic propagator setup from OTLPIntegration

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Breaking change Bug Next Major OpenTelemetry Python Traces
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Description

The OTLP integration currently sets up a Sentry propagator by default. This injects `sentry-trace` and `baggage` headers on outgoing requests alongside, or instead of, the standard W3C `traceparent` header.

Per the [OTLP integration spec](), the integration must not set up an automatic propagator. Cross-service trace propagation should be handled by `propagateTraceparent` or by user-configured OpenTelemetry propagators.

Docs:
Update docs to reflect the breaking change and manual propagator configuration path. The planned removal notice is already present in the OTLP docs.

Migration path:
Users who still need Sentry-specific headers in mixed Sentry-native and OpenTelemetry environments can configure propagators manually via the OpenTelemetry propagation API.

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Research direction

Start by locating OTLPIntegration, its tests, and the OTLP documentation, then inspect where the default Sentry propagator is configured. Verify that automatic propagator setup is removed, that propagation remains available through propagateTraceparent or user-configured OpenTelemetry propagators, and that the breaking-change migration path is documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
observability-sre
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
68/100

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