GoatCounter MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 14 tools to Count Hits, Create Site, Download Export, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersClaude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add GoatCounter as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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The GoatCounter MCP Server for Claude Code is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 14 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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claude mcp add goatcounter --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"Vinkius Desktop App
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About GoatCounter MCP Server
Connect your GoatCounter account to any AI agent to monitor your web traffic without compromising user privacy. This MCP server allows you to query detailed statistics, manage site configurations, and handle data exports through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers GoatCounter as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 14 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where GoatCounter data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Traffic Insights — Retrieve pageview counts, total hits, and referral statistics for specific paths.
- Visitor Analytics — Break down stats by categories such as browsers, operating systems, locations, and languages.
- Data Portability — Initiate, monitor, and download full CSV/JSON data exports for external analysis.
- Site Management — List all your registered sites, create new ones, or update existing site configurations.
- Custom Event Tracking — Send hits or events directly from your backend or middleware to your GoatCounter dashboard.
The GoatCounter MCP Server exposes 14 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 14 GoatCounter tools available for Claude Code
When Claude Code connects to GoatCounter through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning web-analytics, privacy-focused, traffic-monitoring, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Count hits on GoatCounter
Send pageviews or events to GoatCounter
Create site on GoatCounter
Create a new site
Download export on GoatCounter
Download a completed export file
Get export on GoatCounter
Get export status and metadata
Get me on GoatCounter
Get current user and API key info
Get site on GoatCounter
Detailed information about a site
Get stats hits on GoatCounter
Overview of pageviews per path
Get stats hits path on GoatCounter
Referral statistics for a specific path
Get stats page on GoatCounter
Stats for specific categories (browsers, systems, etc)
Get stats page detail on GoatCounter
g., browser versions). Detailed stats for a specific item in a category
Get stats total on GoatCounter
Total pageview counts for a date range
List sites on GoatCounter
List all sites accessible by the user
Start export on GoatCounter
Returns an export ID to check status. Start a new data export in the background
Update site on GoatCounter
Update site settings
Connect GoatCounter to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to wire GoatCounter into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using GoatCounter
Why Use Claude Code with the GoatCounter MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with GoatCounter through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using GoatCounter tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
GoatCounter + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the GoatCounter MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed GoatCounter tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query GoatCounter nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe GoatCounter outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query GoatCounter status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Example Prompts for GoatCounter in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with GoatCounter immediately.
"Show me the total pageview counts for the last 30 days."
"List all the sites registered in my GoatCounter account."
"Get detailed stats for browser versions used by my visitors."
Troubleshooting GoatCounter MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting GoatCounter to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
GoatCounter + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating GoatCounter MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Explore More MCP Servers
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