Matomo MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Matomo through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"matomo": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Matomo MCP Server
Connect your Matomo analytics instance to any AI agent and gain deep insights into your website traffic through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Matomo tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Visits Summary — Get aggregated metrics on visits, actions, and bounce rates
- Real-time Monitoring — See the latest visitor details and actions as they happen
- Top Content — Identify your most visited pages, referring websites, and social networks
- Visitor Profiles — Inspect complete history and behavior for specific visitor IDs
- Goal Tracking — List and monitor conversion goals configured in your instance
The Matomo MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf 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 Matomo to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Matomo MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Matomo
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Matomo, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Matomo MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Matomo through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Matomo + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Matomo MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Matomo and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Matomo tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Matomo and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Matomo data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Matomo MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Matomo to Windsurf via MCP:
get_goals
Get the list of goals
get_live_last_visits
Get last visits in real-time
get_site_details
Get details for a specific website
get_top_pages
Get the most visited pages
get_top_referrers
Get the top referrer types
get_top_socials
Get the top referring social networks
get_top_websites
Get the top referring websites
get_visitor_profile
Get a detailed profile for a visitor
get_visits_summary
Get a summary of visits
list_sites
List all websites in Matomo
Example Prompts for Matomo in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Matomo immediately.
"Show me a summary of visits for today."
"What are the top pages on my site this week?"
"List all sites configured in Matomo."
Troubleshooting Matomo MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Matomo to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Matomo + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Matomo MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Matomo with your favorite client
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Connect Matomo to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.