GoatCounter MCP Server for VS Code CopilotGive VS Code Copilot instant access to 14 tools to Count Hits, Create Site, Download Export, and more

Name: GoatCounter
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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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Classic Setup·json

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

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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.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings GoatCounter data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 14 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

When VS Code Copilot 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

Count hits on GoatCounter

Send pageviews or events to GoatCounter

create

Create site on GoatCounter

Create a new site

download

Download export on GoatCounter

Download a completed export file

get

Get export on GoatCounter

Get export status and metadata

get

Get me on GoatCounter

Get current user and API key info

get

Get site on GoatCounter

Detailed information about a site

get

Get stats hits on GoatCounter

Overview of pageviews per path

get

Get stats hits path on GoatCounter

Referral statistics for a specific path

get

Get stats page on GoatCounter

Stats for specific categories (browsers, systems, etc)

get

Get stats page detail on GoatCounter

g., browser versions). Detailed stats for a specific item in a category

get

Get stats total on GoatCounter

Total pageview counts for a date range

list

List sites on GoatCounter

List all sites accessible by the user

start

Start export on GoatCounter

Returns an export ID to check status. Start a new data export in the background

update

Update site on GoatCounter

Update site settings

Connect GoatCounter to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to wire GoatCounter into VS Code Copilot. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using GoatCounter

Ask Copilot: "Using GoatCounter, help me...". 14 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the GoatCounter MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with GoatCounter through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

GoatCounter + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the GoatCounter MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Example Prompts for GoatCounter in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting GoatCounter to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

GoatCounter + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating GoatCounter MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.