How to Use the GoatCounter MCP in Cline

Q: How does Cline display my GoatCounter visitor statistics?

Cline queries getstatstotal and getstatshits to retrieve your traffic, then formats the numbers into clean markdown tables directly in your chat sidebar.

Q: Can I export my raw analytics using this MCP setup?

You can ask the agent to fetch your raw data. It will run startexport and download the resulting file using downloadexport to place the raw CSV directly in your workspace.

Let Cline build dashboards, track pageviews, and manage your GoatCounter analytics directly inside VS Code.

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Build live analytics dashboards directly inside VS Code with Cline

Cline doesn't just show you GoatCounter data; it builds the tools to display it in VS Code. You can tell Cline to create a React component for your traffic, and it will use `get_stats_hits` to fetch the live path statistics. By combining this MCP Server with its file-writing capabilities, Cline writes the frontend code, imports the live GoatCounter data, and formats the UI. You get a working internal dashboard in VS Code without writing a single line of boilerplate.

Inspect visitor platforms and browser versions

When debugging a frontend issue, Cline uses this MCP Server along with `get_stats_page` to fetch your GoatCounter visitor breakdown and `get_stats_page_detail` to pinpoint specific browser versions. This lets the agent analyze real-world usage patterns directly alongside your VS Code workspace. You can instantly see if a bug is affecting a significant portion of your active user base without leaving Cline. The agent maps the browser stats directly to your open files to help you prioritize fixes.

Automate site provisioning and configuration

If you manage multiple GoatCounter client sites, setting up analytics inside VS Code can be tedious. Cline automates this by calling `create_site` to register new domains instantly. It can also check existing configurations using `get_site` and apply updates with `update_site` directly within your Cline chat. This turns manual GoatCounter setup steps into a simple conversation with your editor.

Setup guide

Set up GoatCounter MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type goatcounter-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest GoatCounter refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about GoatCounter MCP in Cline

Click the MCP icon in the Cline sidebar and search for the server in the marketplace tab. You can also add it manually by editing your `cline_mcp_settings.json` configuration file under the mcpServers key.

Yes. You can ask Cline to integrate tracking into your app, and it will write the code and test it using `count_hits` to make sure the endpoint is receiving events.

Cline queries `get_stats_total` and `get_stats_hits` to retrieve your traffic, then formats the numbers into clean markdown tables directly in your chat sidebar.

You can ask the agent to fetch your raw data. It will run `start_export` and download the resulting file using `download_export` to place the raw CSV directly in your workspace.

All retrieved analytics data stays strictly within your local VS Code environment. No visitor pageviews, browser versions, or referrer paths are ever cached or sent to external servers during these queries.

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