How to Use the Hotjar MCP in Cline
Build faster with Cline by letting the Hotjar MCP Server identify real user friction points in your code.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Hotjar MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Hotjar to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Cline automates your UX audit
Cline uses `list_sites` and `list_heatmaps` to inventory your current site performance. It identifies which pages are underperforming without requiring you to manually check the portal. Once a page is flagged, Cline executes `get_heatmap` to visualize the clicks. It then creates a summary of the UI changes needed to fix the engagement gap.
End-to-end recording analysis
Tell Cline to find the latest user struggles, and it calls `list_recordings` to sort them by date. It then fetches the most relevant `get_recording` data to identify where the script fails. Cline takes the raw session data and writes the necessary code fixes. You review the diff, approve it, and the fix is staged for commit.
Feedback-driven development
Cline pulls survey data using `list_surveys` to help you understand user pain. It fetches `list_survey_responses` to provide direct context on what features users find confusing. This data informs the components Cline builds for you. You get a dashboard that addresses actual user needs rather than your own assumptions.
Set up Hotjar MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
hotjar-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Hotjar refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hotjar-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about Hotjar MCP in Cline
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