How to Use the GoatCounter MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we set up the GoatCounter MCP server for VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the server configuration. Once committed, any team member with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot can use the tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot help me debug tracking issues with GoatCounter?

Yes. You can use counthits to send test pageviews and then immediately verify them using getstatshitspath inside the chat panel.

Q: Is there a way to verify our GoatCounter API token status in VS Code Copilot?

Run the getme tool through Copilot Chat to return your current user profile and active permission scopes.

Q: Does this integration support multi-site management?

Yes, you can use createsite to register new tracking domains and list your existing ones with listsites directly from the chat interface.

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Access team analytics inside VS Code Copilot

The GoatCounter MCP server exposes your production traffic stats directly to your shared development environment using `get_stats_total`. Your team can query performance trends in Copilot Chat without leaving their workspace. Drill down into specific performance bottlenecks using `get_stats_page_detail` to see which pages are getting hit. This helps engineers prioritize refactoring efforts based on actual user volume.

Sync analytics setups across the team

The server coordinates site configurations across your team using `list_sites` and `get_site` directly inside VS Code. By committing the configuration to your repository, every developer gets instant access to the same analytics endpoints. Manage shared domains with `update_site` to keep staging and production environments aligned. This ensures your tracking settings remain consistent across all active developer environments.

Extract raw analytics for local data analysis

Start raw data extractions using `start_export` via the MCP server to run heavy analytical queries locally. Copilot handles the background process and notifies you when the export file is ready. Retrieve the final database dump using `download_export` and check its status with `get_export`. This lets your team build custom data pipelines or run local SQL queries on your actual visitor logs.

Setup guide

Set up GoatCounter MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the GoatCounter MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the GoatCounter tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent GoatCounter transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about GoatCounter MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the server configuration. Once committed, any team member with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot can use the tools.

Yes. You can use `count_hits` to send test pageviews and then immediately verify them using `get_stats_hits_path` inside the chat panel.

Run the `get_me` tool through Copilot Chat to return your current user profile and active permission scopes.

Yes, you can use `create_site` to register new tracking domains and list your existing ones with `list_sites` directly from the chat interface.

The integration runs inside an ephemeral, zero-trust V8 sandbox on Vinkius. Your export files and API tokens are never saved or cached on our platform, keeping your data secure.

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