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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.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Google Analytics data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 tools — Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Google Analytics MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
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 Google Analytics
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Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Google Analytics MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Google Analytics 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
Google Analytics + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Google Analytics 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
Google Analytics MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Google Analytics to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Google Analytics to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Google Analytics + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Google Analytics MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.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.Connect Google Analytics with your favorite client
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