How to Use the GoatCounter MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect GoatCounter to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Restart the desktop app, and you will see the new tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Q: Can Claude Desktop track new pageviews using GoatCounter?

Yes. The agent can use the counthits tool to send custom events or pageview data directly to your dashboard. This works well for testing tracking setups or logging backend events.

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Pull live visitor stats inside Claude Desktop

The GoatCounter MCP server lets Claude Desktop retrieve your exact traffic data using `get_stats_total` and `get_stats_hits`. Your agent queries the API directly to pull raw numbers on demand. This replaces manual dashboard exports with instant text-based summaries. You can ask about specific paths using `get_stats_hits_path` to see where your referrals are coming from. The agent parses the JSON response and highlights your top traffic sources in seconds.

Manage multiple tracking sites on the fly

The server exposes configuration controls through `create_site` and `update_site` directly to your workspace. Instead of navigating settings menus, you tell the agent to modify your domains or spin up a new tracking instance. Check current configurations using `get_site` or see everything you own with `list_sites`. This gives you immediate control over your entire analytics setup through simple chat commands.

Export and backup raw analytics data

Trigger background data exports using `start_export` when you need local backups of your visitor logs. The MCP server handles the queue and returns an export ID to monitor progress. Your agent checks the status via `get_export` and pulls the raw file down with `download_export` once it finishes. This lets you store offline records of your pageviews without writing custom cron scripts.

Setup guide

Set up GoatCounter MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The GoatCounter MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the GoatCounter MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under goatcounter-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about GoatCounter MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Restart the desktop app, and you will see the new tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes. The agent can use the `count_hits` tool to send custom events or pageview data directly to your dashboard. This works well for testing tracking setups or logging backend events.

Yes, you can add it as a custom connector in your claude.ai settings. Paste the hosted HTTPS URL from your Vinkius dashboard to access your stats from any browser.

You need to update your environment variables in your config file or Vinkius dashboard. Run `get_me` to verify that your agent can authenticate with the new token successfully.

All traffic metrics and site settings pass directly through a secure V8 sandbox on Vinkius. No analytics data is stored on our servers, keeping your visitor logs completely private.

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