GoatCounter MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 14 tools to Count Hits, Create Site, Download Export, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersWindsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect GoatCounter through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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The GoatCounter MCP Server for Windsurf 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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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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple GoatCounter tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 14 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your 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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf
When Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to wire GoatCounter into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"Add the server
mcp_config.jsonSave and reload
Start using GoatCounter
Why Use Windsurf with the GoatCounter MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with GoatCounter through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 14 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
GoatCounter + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the GoatCounter MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from GoatCounter and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query GoatCounter tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from GoatCounter and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine GoatCounter data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Example Prompts for GoatCounter in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting GoatCounter to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
GoatCounter + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating GoatCounter MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Explore More MCP Servers
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