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GoatCounter MCP Server

Bring Web Analytics
to Claude Code

Learn how to connect GoatCounter to Claude Code and start using 14 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

MCP Inspector GDPR Free for Subscribers
Count HitsCreate SiteDownload ExportGet ExportGet MeGet SiteGet Stats HitsGet Stats Hits PathGet Stats PageGet Stats Page DetailGet Stats TotalList SitesStart ExportUpdate Site

Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE

ClaudeClaude
ChatGPTChatGPT
CursorCursor
GeminiGemini
WindsurfWindsurf
VS CodeVS Code
JetBrainsJetBrains
VercelVercel
+ other MCP clients
GoatCounter

What is the GoatCounter MCP Server?

Connect your GoatCounter account to any AI agent to monitor your web traffic without compromising user privacy. This MCP server allows you to query detailed statistics, manage site configurations, and handle data exports through natural conversation.

What you can do

  • Traffic Insights — Retrieve pageview counts, total hits, and referral statistics for specific paths.
  • Visitor Analytics — Break down stats by categories such as browsers, operating systems, locations, and languages.
  • Data Portability — Initiate, monitor, and download full CSV/JSON data exports for external analysis.
  • Site Management — List all your registered sites, create new ones, or update existing site configurations.
  • Custom Event Tracking — Send hits or events directly from your backend or middleware to your GoatCounter dashboard.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your GoatCounter API Key and your instance URL
  3. Start analyzing your web traffic from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

  • Web Developers — monitor site performance and visitor trends without leaving the code editor.
  • Data Analysts — automate the extraction of privacy-compliant analytics for custom reporting.
  • Site Owners — get quick summaries of daily traffic and top-performing content via simple chat commands.

Built-in capabilities (14)

count_hits

Send pageviews or events to GoatCounter

create_site

Create a new site

download_export

Download a completed export file

get_export

Get export status and metadata

get_me

Get current user and API key info

get_site

Detailed information about a site

get_stats_hits

Overview of pageviews per path

get_stats_hits_path

Referral statistics for a specific path

get_stats_page

Stats for specific categories (browsers, systems, etc)

get_stats_page_detail

g., browser versions). Detailed stats for a specific item in a category

get_stats_total

Total pageview counts for a date range

list_sites

List all sites accessible by the user

start_export

Returns an export ID to check status. Start a new data export in the background

update_site

Update site settings

Why Claude Code?

Claude Code registers GoatCounter as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 14 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where GoatCounter data drives decisions without human intervention.

  • Single-command setup: claude mcp add registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

  • Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

  • Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using GoatCounter tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

  • Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

See it in action

GoatCounter in Claude Code

AI AgentVinkius
High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Why Vinkius

GoatCounter and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect GoatCounter to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

4,000+MCP Servers ready
<40msCold start
60%Token savings
Raw MCP
Vinkius
Server catalogFind and host yourself4,000+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for GoatCounter in Claude Code

The GoatCounter MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 14 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

GoatCounter
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures GoatCounter for Claude Code

Every tool call from Claude Code to the GoatCounter MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Can I see which browsers my visitors are using?

Yes. Use the get_stats_page tool with the 'browsers' category to see a breakdown of visitor browser statistics for your chosen date range.

02

How do I export all my analytics data for backup?

You can start a background export using start_export. Once processed, use get_export to check the status and download_export to retrieve the file.

03

Is it possible to track custom events from my server code?

Absolutely. The count_hits tool allows you to send pageviews or custom events directly to GoatCounter from any backend or middleware.

04

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

05

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

06

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

07

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

08

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

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