How do I connect my GoatCounter account?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your GoatCounter API Key and instance URL. Once connected, your AI client can immediately access your data.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Can I create new sites through the AI?

Yes, the create_site capability allows you to register new sites directly through your agent.

This MCP uses your existing GoatCounter credentials and follows GoatCounter's privacy-first principles for all data handling.

Can I export my data to a CSV file?

Yes, you can use the start_export and download_export capabilities to manage and retrieve your data in CSV or JSON formats.

Can I see which browsers my visitors are using?

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

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.

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

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

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Connect GoatCounter to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage your site traffic through natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 14 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through GoatCounter.

01
Count hits
This capability sends pageviews or custom events directly to your GoatCounter dashboard.
02
Download export
Download a completed export file once it is ready.
03
Get site
Retrieve detailed configuration and information for a specific site.
04
Get me
This capability retrieves your current user profile and API key information.

Capability set02 / 04

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through GoatCounter.

05
Start export
Initiate a new data export in the background and receive an export ID.
06
Get stats hits path
Get referral statistics for a specific path on your site.
07
Get stats page
Pull statistics for specific categories like operating systems or browsers.
08
Get stats total
Retrieve the total pageview counts for a specific date range.

Capability set03 / 04

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through GoatCounter.

09
Update site
This capability lets you modify the settings for an existing site.
10
List sites
Use this to see every site currently accessible under your account.
11
Get stats page detail
Get granular statistics for a specific item within a category, such as a particular browser version.

Capability set04 / 04

12-14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through GoatCounter.

12
Create site
This capability allows you to register a brand new site in GoatCounter.
13
Get export
Check the current status and metadata of a background data export.
14
Get stats hits
This capability provides an overview of pageviews broken down by specific paths.

Real work

What teams actually run

Quick Traffic Checks

Ask your agent for a summary of yesterday's pageviews while you are working on a new feature.

Automated Reporting

Have your agent trigger a data export and notify you when the CSV is ready for download.

User Agent Analysis

Identify which browser versions your users are running to debug CSS or JS issues.

Site Setup

Create a new site entry in your account using a single command.

Automate a task

Put GoatCounter to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

GoatCounter works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put GoatCounter to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

947ms average. Fast in production.

GoatCounter is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1158ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 673ms
Slowest day: 1158ms
14-day trend: Improving-21%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 14 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of GoatCounter, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with GoatCounter. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

GoatCounter Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_oy2DrhzX8CLr7ssLTemEJTw8bZJBNGBfBFNMjKur/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — GoatCounter capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "goatcounter-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_oy2DrhzX8CLr7ssLTemEJTw8bZJBNGBfBFNMjKur/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up GoatCounter in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work GoatCounter owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone managing privacy-respecting web analytics who wants to skip the dashboard UI.

01
Web Developers
They check site performance and visitor trends without leaving their code editor.
02
Data Analysts
They automate the extraction of privacy-compliant data for custom reports.
03
Site Owners
They get quick summaries of daily traffic and top content via chat.

FAQ

Questions GoatCounter owners ask.

01
How do I connect my GoatCounter account?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your GoatCounter API Key and instance URL. Once connected, your AI client can immediately access your data.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
03
Can I create new sites through the AI?
Yes, the create_site capability allows you to register new sites directly through your agent.
04
Is my data secure?
This MCP uses your existing GoatCounter credentials and follows GoatCounter's privacy-first principles for all data handling.
05
Can I export my data to a CSV file?
Yes, you can use the start_export and download_export capabilities to manage and retrieve your data in CSV or JSON formats.
06
Can I see which browsers my visitors are using?
Yes. Use the get_stats_page capability with the 'browsers' category to see a breakdown of visitor browser statistics for your chosen date range.
07
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.
08
Is it possible to track custom events from my server code?
Absolutely. The count_hits capability allows you to send pageviews or custom events directly to GoatCounter from any backend or middleware.

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Connect GoatCounter to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Count hits

Download export

Get site

Get me

05-08

Start export

Get stats hits path

Get stats page

Get stats total

09-11

Update site

List sites

Get stats page detail

12-14

Create site

Get export

Get stats hits

What teams actually run

Quick Traffic Checks

Automated Reporting

User Agent Analysis

Site Setup

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Web Developers

Data Analysts

Site Owners

How do I connect my GoatCounter account?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I create new sites through the AI?

Is my data secure?

Can I export my data to a CSV file?

Can I see which browsers my visitors are using?

How do I export all my analytics data for backup?

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

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