Google Analytics MCP Server for Claude Desktop 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"google-analytics": {
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Google Analytics MCP Server
Connect your Google Analytics 4 (GA4) account to any AI agent and take full control of web and app analytics through natural conversation.
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Google Analytics to your AI workflow. Add the Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 12 tools in the chat interface — ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
What you can do
- Custom Reports — Run reports with any combination of metrics (activeUsers, screenPageViews, sessions, eventCount) and dimensions (city, country, deviceCategory, channel grouping)
- Realtime Data — Monitor what's happening on your site right now with live user counts, events, and traffic sources from the last 30-60 minutes
- Batch Reports — Execute multiple report configurations in a single API call for efficient dashboard loading
- Metadata Discovery — List all available metrics and dimensions for your property, including custom definitions
- Compatibility Checks — Validate metric/dimension combinations before running reports to avoid errors
- Audience Exports — List and monitor audience export jobs for user segmentation and activation
- User Activity — Retrieve event history for specific users for journey analysis and support investigations
- Funnel Analysis — Visualize user progression through conversion steps and identify drop-off points
The Google Analytics MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Google Analytics to Claude Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Google Analytics MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
Open Claude Desktop Settings
Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json
Add the MCP Server
Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section
Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server
Start using Google Analytics
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat — your 12 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the Google Analytics MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Google Analytics through the Model Context Protocol.
Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client — it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
Enterprise-grade security with local config storage — your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to the Vinkius Edge network
Google Analytics + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Google Analytics MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation
Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies — all through natural language
Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary
Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation
Google Analytics MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Google Analytics to Claude Desktop via MCP:
batch_run_reports
Provide property_id and an array of report configurations. Each report can have different metrics, dimensions, and date ranges. This is efficient for dashboard loading or comparative analysis. The reports parameter should be a JSON array of report objects with metrics, dimensions, and dateRanges. Run multiple reports in a single API call
check_compatibility
Before running complex reports, use this to ensure compatibility between your chosen metrics and dimensions. This prevents errors and wasted API calls. Provide property_id and the metrics/dimensions you plan to use. Returns compatibility status and any conflicts that would prevent the report from running successfully. Check if metrics and dimensions can be combined in a report
get_audience_export
Audience exports allow you to extract user lists matching specific audience criteria. Use this to monitor the progress of audience extraction jobs. Provide property_id and the audience_export_id from list_audience_exports. Get status of a specific audience export
get_metadata
This includes both standard and custom metrics/dimensions with their descriptions, types, and compatibility information. Use this to discover what data is available before building reports. The propertyId is required and can be found in your GA4 admin settings. Get available metrics and dimensions for a GA4 property
get_property
Use the property_id obtained from list_properties to inspect property configuration. Get detailed information about a specific GA4 property
get_user_activity
This shows all interactions a user has had with your property, including pageviews, events, and conversions. Use this for user-level analysis, journey mapping, or support investigations. The userId must match the one sent with your tracking events. Get activity history for a specific user
list_accounts
This is the top-level container for properties. Each account can contain multiple properties. Use this to discover what accounts are available before drilling down into properties. List all Google Analytics accounts accessible to the user
list_audience_exports
Audience exports are used to extract user lists matching specific audience criteria for activation in other platforms. Shows status (CREATING, ACTIVE, FAILED) and configuration of each export job. List all audience export jobs for a property
list_properties
Properties represent individual websites, apps, or measurement streams. Each property has a unique ID needed for running reports. Use this to find the correct property_id for report queries. List all GA4 properties in an account
run_funnel_report
This helps identify where users drop off in conversion paths like checkout flows or signup processes. Provide property_id and a funnelSpec object defining the steps and breakdown settings. The funnelSpec should be a JSON object with steps array containing stepName, filterExpression, and optional breakdown settings. Run a funnel analysis report
run_realtime_report
Unlike standard reports, this shows what's happening on your site/app right now. Provide property_id and the metrics/dimensions you want to monitor in realtime. Common realtime metrics: activeUsers, eventCount, screenPageViews. Common realtime dimensions: city, country, deviceCategory, streamId. Get realtime analytics data (last 30-60 minutes)
run_report
You must provide the property_id, metrics (e.g., 'activeUsers', 'screenPageViews', 'eventCount'), and dimensions (e.g., 'city', 'pageTitle', 'sessionDefaultChannelGrouping'). Date ranges use YYYY-MM-DD format. Optional filter expression can narrow results. Common metrics: activeUsers, screenPageViews, sessions, eventCount, engagementRate, averageSessionDuration. Common dimensions: city, country, deviceCategory, sessionDefaultChannelGrouping, pageTitle, pagePath. Run a custom Google Analytics report
Example Prompts for Google Analytics in Claude Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Google Analytics immediately.
"Show me the number of active users and pageviews by country for the last 7 days for property 123456789."
"What's happening on the site right now? Show me realtime users by traffic source."
"Run a funnel analysis for our checkout flow: step 1 = viewed product, step 2 = added to cart, step 3 = started checkout, step 4 = completed purchase. Show me where users drop off."
Troubleshooting Google Analytics MCP Server with Claude Desktop
Common issues when connecting Google Analytics to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not appearing after restart
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).Authentication error
Tools not showing in chat
Google Analytics + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating Google Analytics MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
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Connect Google Analytics to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.