How to Use the Hotjar MCP in Windsurf

Q: What if I need to look up a specific user?

You can use lookupuser to find a specific visitor's activity. Windsurf will return their interaction history so you can see their journey.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Hotjar to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Trace user drop-offs with Windsurf

Cascade doesn't just look at logs; it uses `list_funnels` to map exactly where your checkout flow breaks. You tell it the goal, and it pulls the relevant data without you needing to manually hunt through dashboards. Once the bottleneck is identified, Cascade uses `get_heatmap` to show you exactly what users are ignoring or clicking on. It bridges the gap between raw numbers and actual user behavior in your editor.

Automate your UX analysis

Chain `list_recordings` with `get_recording` to view high-priority sessions that match your conversion criteria. Windsurf handles the tool sequence automatically, filtering out the noise so you only see the sessions that actually matter. Instead of switching tabs, you get the context directly in your chat. Cascade interprets the visual feedback and suggests code changes based on what it finds in the session playback.

Gather direct user feedback

Use `list_survey_responses` to pull raw customer sentiment into your workspace. You see exactly what users are complaining about without leaving your current project. Cascade can cross-reference this feedback with `get_survey_stats` to prioritize your backlog. It turns qualitative user rants into concrete tasks for your next sprint.

Setup guide

Set up Hotjar MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Hotjar MCP

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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Hotjar payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Hotjar tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Hotjar MCP in Windsurf

Windsurf uses the server to fetch live behavioral data directly into your chat. You ask about a specific drop-off, and Cascade runs the tools to pull heatmaps or recordings to show you the problem.

Yes. By using the server, Windsurf gathers data on user struggles. You can then use that information to adjust your UI code immediately.

Yes, all output from the server appears in your Windsurf chat interface. You don't need to open your browser to verify what users are doing on your site.

You can use `lookup_user` to find a specific visitor's activity. Windsurf will return their interaction history so you can see their journey.

The server operates within a sandbox. Any session recording or feedback data fetched is ephemeral and scoped only to your current session.

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