How to Use the GoatCounter MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the GoatCounter server to Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http goatcounter -- in your terminal. Make sure all configuration flags come before the server name.

Q: How do I check referrer statistics for a specific path in Claude Code using GoatCounter?

Just ask the tool to check a specific URL. It will call getstatshitspath to pull the referral sources and display them directly in your terminal window.

Manage your GoatCounter analytics and fetch site traffic directly from your terminal using Claude Code.

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Query site metrics directly from your command line

Keep your hands on the keyboard by fetching GoatCounter traffic stats without opening a web browser. Claude Code uses `get_stats_total` to pull your total pageview counts for any date range you specify in your terminal. For quick terminal reports, this CLI tool calls `get_stats_hits` to list your most popular GoatCounter paths. You can pipe this output directly into other command-line utilities for instant terminal-based analysis.

Run automated analytics exports via the Claude Code CLI

Backing up your analytics data shouldn't require manual clicks. This MCP Server allows Claude Code to trigger background GoatCounter exports using `start_export` and monitor their progress with `get_export` directly from your shell. Once the export is ready, Claude Code downloads the raw file via `download_export`. This makes it simple to integrate raw GoatCounter data archiving directly into your terminal-based cron jobs or shell script pipelines.

Inspect site configurations and user accounts

Check your GoatCounter subscription limits and current API key permissions directly from your terminal. This MCP configuration lets Claude Code use `get_me` to verify your account details and `list_sites` to show all accessible domains. If you need to verify a specific tracker configuration, Claude Code calls `get_site` to print the settings. You get a fast, text-based overview of your GoatCounter analytics endpoints without leaving your command line.

Setup guide

Set up GoatCounter MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see goatcounter-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest GoatCounter transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available GoatCounter tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http goatcounter-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the GoatCounter MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "goatcounter-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about GoatCounter MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http goatcounter -- ` in your terminal. Make sure all configuration flags come before the server name.

Yes. You can ask the CLI tool to send a test event, and it will use `count_hits` to verify that your tracking endpoint is active and accepting data.

Just ask the tool to check a specific URL. It will call `get_stats_hits_path` to pull the referral sources and display them directly in your terminal window.

You can update any site settings by telling the agent what to change. It will execute `update_site` to apply the modifications immediately without needing a browser.

The CLI tool communicates with the API using your locally stored API key. Your site settings and total pageview counts are processed in memory and never sent to any external telemetry servers.

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