How to Use the Hotjar (Behavior Analytics) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the Hotjar (Behavior Analytics) MCP Server on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Add the server configuration under the mcpServers key with the required environment variables. Restart the app, and you will see the tools ready in your chat input.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle large lists of recordings from the Hotjar (Behavior Analytics) MCP Server?

The client uses listrecordings to fetch metadata for user sessions. Claude Desktop parses the session details step-by-step, avoiding context window limits while pinpointing friction.

Q: Can I analyze specific survey responses directly in my chat?

Yes. Use getsurvey and listsurveyresponses to pull text feedback. Claude reads the raw text, categorizes user sentiment, and lists the main complaints.

Q: Is my Hotjar session recording data safe with this setup?

Yes. The server processes session metadata from listrecordings within a secure, ephemeral V8 sandbox. Your raw recording video files and IP addresses are never stored on our servers.

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Map visual friction inside Claude Desktop

The Hotjar (Behavior Analytics) MCP Server connects your chat window to actual user sessions by exposing tools like `get_heatmap` and `list_heatmaps`. Your agent pulls specific coordinates and click densities to show you exactly where users get stuck on your landing page. Instead of exporting PDFs, you ask Claude Desktop to analyze the raw layout coordinates. It cross-references these with `list_sites` to pinpoint broken buttons on your active domains.

Read user feedback without leaving your chat

The Hotjar (Behavior Analytics) MCP Server feeds live qualitative data straight to your agent using `list_feedback` and `get_survey`. You get raw user quotes and widget responses directly inside the Claude Desktop chat interface. The agent processes these responses to group common complaints. You can quickly map these issues back to specific pages by running `list_survey_responses` to see what went wrong.

Diagnose funnel leaks during chat sessions

The Hotjar (Behavior Analytics) MCP Server lets you trace drop-off points by querying `list_funnels` directly from your workspace. Claude Desktop matches these drop-off steps with actual user footage retrieved via `list_recordings`. You see the exact step where users abandon their carts. The agent identifies patterns in the recordings so you can fix the layout issues immediately.

Setup guide

Set up Hotjar (Behavior Analytics) MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Hotjar (Behavior Analytics) MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Hotjar (Behavior Analytics) MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under hotjar-behavior-analytics-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hotjar-behavior-analytics-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Hotjar (Behavior Analytics) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key with the required environment variables. Restart the app, and you will see the tools ready in your chat input.

Yes. You can add the MCP server as a custom connector in your Claude Web settings. Paste the remote endpoint URL, authenticate, and your agent will access the tools in the browser.

The client uses `list_recordings` to fetch metadata for user sessions. Claude Desktop parses the session details step-by-step, avoiding context window limits while pinpointing friction.

Yes. Use `get_survey` and `list_survey_responses` to pull text feedback. Claude reads the raw text, categorizes user sentiment, and lists the main complaints.

Yes. The server processes session metadata from `list_recordings` within a secure, ephemeral V8 sandbox. Your raw recording video files and IP addresses are never stored on our servers.

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