# How to connect Google Analytics MCP with VS Code

```json
{
  "title": "How to connect Google Analytics MCP with VS Code",
  "toolkit": "Google Analytics",
  "toolkit_slug": "google_analytics",
  "framework": "VS Code",
  "framework_slug": "vscode",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/vscode",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/vscode.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:13:57.511Z"
}
```

## Introduction

### How to connect Google Analytics MCP with VS Code
VS Code is the most popular code editor out there. With its recent AI makeover, it can do more than just help you write code. You can connect your applications to it and let LLMs automate many of the mundane tasks in your workflow.
In this guide, I will explain how to connect Google Analytics with VS Code in the most secure and robust way possible via Composio.

## Also integrate Google Analytics with

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/chatgpt)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/cursor)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

### Why use Composio?
Composio provides:
- Access to 1,000+ managed apps from a single MCP endpoint. This makes it convenient for agents to run cross-app workflows.
- Programmatic tool calling. Allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
- Large tool response handling outside the LLM context. This minimizes context bloat from large tool responses.
- Dynamic just-in-time access to thousands of tools across hundreds of apps. Composio loads the tools your agent needs, so LLMs are not overwhelmed by tools they do not need.

## Connect Google Analytics to VS Code

### Integrate Google Analytics MCP with VS Code
### 1. Install with one click
Click the button below to add Composio to VS Code. You will be prompted to authorize. This requires VS Code 1.99+ with GitHub Copilot.
[+Install in VS Code](vscode:mcp/install?%7B%22name%22%3A%22composio%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.composio.dev%2Fmcp%22%7D)
### 2. Or add manually
Open or create .vscode/mcp.json in your project root and add the following configuration:

```bash
{
  "servers": {
    "composio": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

## What is the Google Analytics MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Google Analytics MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Google Analytics account. It provides structured and secure access to your analytics data, enabling your agent to analyze traffic, retrieve account info, list audiences, and build custom datasets on your behalf.
- View and manage analytics accounts: Let your agent retrieve detailed information about specific Google Analytics accounts or list all accounts you have access to.
- Audience insights and segmentation: Easily have your agent list all audiences associated with a GA4 property, helping you understand and segment your visitors.
- Create custom expanded datasets: Direct your agent to combine key dimensions and metrics into tailored datasets for deeper analysis and reporting.
- Efficient property and resource discovery: Have your agent confirm the existence of properties and fetch their details, streamlining your analytics management workflow.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_CREATE_EXPANDED_DATA_SET` | Create Expanded Data Set | Tool to create an expanded data set for a property. use when you need to combine specific dimensions and metrics into a custom dataset after property creation. |
| `GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_GET_ACCOUNT` | Get Account | Tool to retrieve a single account by its resource name. use when you need detailed account info after confirming the account resource name (e.g., accounts/100). |
| `GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_ACCOUNTS` | List Accounts | Tool to list all accounts accessible by the caller. use when you need to enumerate all google analytics accounts your credentials can access. |
| `GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_AUDIENCES` | List Audiences | Tool to list all audiences on a property. use when you need to fetch all audiences for a ga4 property after confirming its existence. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

Once connected, VS Code can access the Google Analytics MCP server via Composio to run the app actions you authorize, directly from your coding workflow.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## Conclusion

### Way Forward
Now that Google Analytics is connected, extend your setup by connecting the other apps you already use every day, so your agent can run true cross-app workflows end to end.
- Connect Calendar to turn threads into scheduled meetings automatically.
- Connect Slack or Teams to post summaries, approvals, and alerts where your team works.
- Connect Notion, Linear, Jira, or Asana to convert requests into tickets, tasks, and docs.
- Connect Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to fetch, file, and share attachments without manual steps.
- Connect HubSpot or Salesforce to log customer context, update records, and draft follow-ups.
Start with one workflow you do repeatedly, then keep adding apps as you find new handoffs. With everything behind a single MCP endpoint, your agent can coordinate multiple tools safely and reliably in one conversation.

## How to build Google Analytics MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/chatgpt)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/cursor)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_analytics/framework/crew-ai)

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- [Databox](https://composio.dev/toolkits/databox) - Databox is a business analytics platform that connects your data from any tool and device. It helps you track KPIs, build dashboards, and discover actionable insights.
- [Databricks](https://composio.dev/toolkits/databricks) - Databricks is a unified analytics platform for big data and AI on the lakehouse architecture. It empowers data teams to collaborate, analyze, and build scalable solutions efficiently.
- [Datagma](https://composio.dev/toolkits/datagma) - Datagma delivers data intelligence and analytics for business growth and market discovery. Get actionable market insights and track competitors to inform your strategy.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Google Analytics MCP?

With a standalone Google Analytics MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Google Analytics tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Google Analytics and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with VS Code?

Yes, you can. VS Code fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Google Analytics tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Google Analytics while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Google Analytics scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Google Analytics data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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