• USER DATA
  • SESSION LIST
  • REPLAY LINK
  • HUMAN ACTION

How to find user sessions with your AI client

Connect OpenReplay to your AI client to pull session data instantly. You can pinpoint exactly what a user did without digging through dashboards.

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Short answer

How can I find specific user sessions using my AI?

Tell your AI to search for a user by their email or unique ID to pull up their specific activity. It will then list the relevant sessions so you can see the details below.

Where the data goes.

Session search outcomes.

Your AI pulls these specific details from OpenReplay.

USER DATA

Identified users

The AI uses search_users to find the exact person you're looking for based on their email or ID.

SESSION LIST

Recent activity

It pulls a list of recent sessions using list_sessions so you can see the timeline of events.

REPLAY LINK

Direct access

You get the specific session details needed to view the actual recording in your browser.

HUMAN ACTION

Manual review

You decide which specific session is worth watching or investigating further.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for a session.

The AI handles the lookup and filtering so you don't have to navigate the OpenReplay UI.

  1. Locate the user

    The AI finds the correct user profile using an email address or a unique identifier.

    search_users
  2. Fetch sessions

    Once the user is found, the AI pulls their recent session history.

    list_sessions
  3. Filter activity

    The AI narrows down the list to the specific timeframe or session you asked about.

    list_sessions
  4. Present findings

    Your agent gives you the session details and IDs to review.

    list_sessions

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the OpenReplay tools.

Starting points

Swap out the email addresses or IDs for the ones you actually need.

OpenReplay Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wnk1KautKpY80U2mk7obCeYB3o5isdyqsTp6s29d/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — OpenReplay capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openreplay-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wnk1KautKpY80U2mk7obCeYB3o5isdyqsTp6s29d/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04
  • Find the user with the email user@example.com and show me their recent sessions.

  • List the most recent sessions for user ID 12345.

  • Search for the user associated with the email support@test.com.

  • Show me the session history for the user with ID 98765.

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FAQ

How the session search behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete user sessions?

    No. The AI can only search for and list sessions; it cannot delete or modify any data in OpenReplay.

  • 02

    Can I search for users by name?

    No. You must use an email address or a unique ID to find a specific user.

  • 03

    Does the AI watch the session replays?

    No. The AI retrieves the session metadata and IDs, but you are the one who watches the actual video replays.

  • 04

    Can the AI create new users?

    No. The available tools are limited to searching for existing users and listing sessions.

  • 05

    How does the AI find the right user?

    It uses the search_users tool to match the email or ID you provide to a profile in your account.

  • More questions about OpenReplay? The Connector page answers them. See everything the OpenReplay Connector can do

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