Posthog MCP Server
Overview
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MCP server for PostHog — product analytics for AI assistants. Query events, persons, insights, da...
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- Connection: Runs on your computer
- Transport: stdio
- Category: Marketing & social media
Install
Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Before you install
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- Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
- The registry lists no key to fill in.
You need
- npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)
Which app do you use?
Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.
Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"posthog": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"posthog-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Run this in your terminal
claude mcp add posthog -- npx -y posthog-mcp-serverOr copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"posthog": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"posthog-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project
{
"servers": {
"posthog": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"posthog-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
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What it can do
Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.
Basic checksi
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Compared with others in Marketing & social mediai
- More stars than 0% of the other 3625 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 11% of the other 3625 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 3625 servers in this category
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Common questions
Is Posthog MCP Server safe?
It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.
What keys or codes does it need?
The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.0.0) reached the registry 5 months ago.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.
What can I use instead?
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README from the maker
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PostHog MCP Server
Connect AI assistants to PostHog — query events, persons, insights, dashboards, feature flags, cohorts, and experiments through the Model Context Protocol.
Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Continue, and any MCP-compatible client.
Features
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_events | Query events with filters (event name, person, date range, properties) |
get_person | Get a person (user) by distinct_id — properties, creation date, event count |
list_persons | Search and list persons with pagination |
list_dashboards | List all dashboards — names, tags, widget counts |
get_dashboard | Get a specific dashboard with its insights and widgets |
execute_insight | Execute a saved insight (trend, funnel, etc.) and get results |
list_feature_flags | List all feature flags — key, active status, rollout percentage |
evaluate_feature_flag | Evaluate a flag for a specific user and get variant value |
list_cohorts | List cohorts — name, type (dynamic/static/SQL), person count |
list_experiments | List A/B tests — name, status, feature flag, dates |
get_experiment | Get experiment results with variant data and statistical significance |
list_actions | List custom event actions/definitions |
get_project_info | Get project name, ID, settings, and data region |
Quick Start
1. Get a PostHog API Key
Go to PostHog → Settings → Personal API Keys and create a key with read access.
Or visit: https://your-instance.posthog.com/settings/user-api-keys
2. Configure your MCP client
Claude Desktop — add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": { "posthog": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "posthog-mcp-server"], "env": { "POSTHOG_API_KEY": "phx_YOUR_API_KEY_HERE", "POSTHOG_HOST": "https://us.i.posthog.com", "POSTHOG_PROJECT": "YOUR_PROJECT_ID" } } } }
Cursor — add to MCP settings (.cursor/mcp.json):
{
"mcpServers": { "posthog": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "posthog-mcp-server"], "env": { "POSTHOG_API_KEY": "phx_YOUR_API_KEY_HERE", "POSTHOG_HOST": "https://us.i.posthog.com", "POSTHOG_PROJECT": "YOUR_PROJECT_ID" } } } }
3. Run manually (for testing)
# Clone and build
git clone https://github.com/friendlygeorge/posthog-mcp-server.git cd posthog-mcp-server npm install npm run build
Run
POSTHOG_API_KEY=phx_... POSTHOG_PROJECT=12345 node dist/index.js
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
POSTHOG_API_KEY | ✅ | — | Your PostHog personal API key (phx_...) |
POSTHOG_HOST | ❌ | https://us.i.posthog.com | PostHog instance URL (use https://eu.i.posthog.com for EU) |
POSTHOG_PROJECT | ❌ | "" | Default project ID. If empty, must be specified per-call. |
Self-hosted PostHog
If you run PostHog on your own infrastructure, set POSTHOG_HOST to your instance URL:
POSTHOG_HOST=https://posthog.yourcompany.com
Example Queries
Once configured, ask your AI assistant:
- *"Show me the last 20 pageview events"*
- *"Who are the most active users this week?"*
- *"What's the status of our signup conversion experiment?"*
- *"Is the new-checkout-flow feature flag enabled for user abc123?"*
- *"Show me all active dashboards"*
- *"Execute insight 42 and show me the trend"*
- *"List all feature flags that are currently active"*
- *"How many people are in the 'Power Users' cohort?"*
API Reference
This server wraps the PostHog REST API (v1). Full documentation:
- PostHog API docs: https://posthog.com/docs/api
- MCP protocol: https://modelcontextprotocol.io
- PostHog: https://posthog.com
Development
npm install
npm run dev # Build and run npm run build # Build only npm start # Run built output
License
MIT © Nova