Google Analytics Automation via Rube MCP
Automate Google Analytics 4 (GA4) reporting and property management through Composio's Google Analytics toolkit via Rube MCP.
Prerequisites
- Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
- Active Google Analytics connection via with toolkit
- Always call first to get current tool schemas
Setup
Get Rube MCP: Add
as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.
- Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming responds
- Call with toolkit
- If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete Google OAuth
- Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows
Core Workflows
1. List Accounts and Properties
When to use: User wants to discover available GA4 accounts and properties
Tool sequence:
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_ACCOUNTS
- List all accessible GA4 accounts [Required]
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_PROPERTIES
- List properties under an account [Required]
Key parameters:
- : Number of results per page
- : Pagination token from previous response
- : Filter expression for properties (e.g., )
Pitfalls:
- Property IDs are numeric strings prefixed with 'properties/' (e.g., 'properties/123456')
- Account IDs are prefixed with 'accounts/' (e.g., 'accounts/12345')
- Always list accounts first, then properties under each account
- Pagination required for organizations with many properties
2. Run Standard Reports
When to use: User wants to query metrics and dimensions from GA4 data
Tool sequence:
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_PROPERTIES
- Get property ID [Prerequisite]
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_GET_METADATA
- Discover available dimensions and metrics [Optional]
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_CHECK_COMPATIBILITY
- Verify dimension/metric compatibility [Optional]
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_RUN_REPORT
- Execute the report query [Required]
Key parameters:
- : Property ID (e.g., 'properties/123456')
- : Array of date range objects with and
- : Array of dimension objects with field
- : Array of metric objects with field
- / : Filter expressions
- : Sort order configuration
- : Maximum rows to return
- : Row offset for pagination
Pitfalls:
- Date format is 'YYYY-MM-DD' or relative values like 'today', 'yesterday', '7daysAgo', '30daysAgo'
- Not all dimensions and metrics are compatible; use CHECK_COMPATIBILITY first
- Use GET_METADATA to discover valid dimension and metric names
- Maximum 9 dimensions per report request
- Row limit defaults vary; set explicitly for large datasets
- is for result pagination, not date pagination
3. Run Batch Reports
When to use: User needs multiple different reports from the same property in one call
Tool sequence:
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_PROPERTIES
- Get property ID [Prerequisite]
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_BATCH_RUN_REPORTS
- Execute multiple reports at once [Required]
Key parameters:
- : Property ID (required)
- : Array of individual report request objects (same structure as RUN_REPORT)
Pitfalls:
- Maximum 5 report requests per batch call
- All reports in a batch must target the same property
- Each individual report has the same dimension/metric limits as RUN_REPORT
- Batch errors may affect all reports; check individual report responses
4. Run Pivot Reports
When to use: User wants cross-tabulated data (rows vs columns) like pivot tables
Tool sequence:
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_PROPERTIES
- Get property ID [Prerequisite]
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_RUN_PIVOT_REPORT
- Execute pivot report [Required]
Key parameters:
- : Property ID (required)
- : Date range objects
- : All dimensions used in any pivot
- : Metrics to aggregate
- : Array of pivot definitions with , , and
Pitfalls:
- Dimensions used in pivots must also be listed in top-level
- Pivot reference dimension names from the top-level list
- Complex pivots with many dimensions can produce very large result sets
- Each pivot has its own independent and
5. Run Funnel Reports
When to use: User wants to analyze conversion funnels and drop-off rates
Tool sequence:
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_PROPERTIES
- Get property ID [Prerequisite]
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_RUN_FUNNEL_REPORT
- Execute funnel analysis [Required]
Key parameters:
- : Property ID (required)
- : Date range objects
- : Funnel definition with array
- : Optional dimension to break down funnel by
Pitfalls:
- Funnel steps are ordered; each step defines a condition users must meet
- Steps use filter expressions similar to dimension/metric filters
- Open funnels allow entry at any step; closed funnels require sequential progression
- Funnel reports may take longer to process than standard reports
6. Manage Key Events
When to use: User wants to view or manage conversion events (key events) in GA4
Tool sequence:
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_PROPERTIES
- Get property ID [Prerequisite]
GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_KEY_EVENTS
- List all key events for the property [Required]
Key parameters:
- : Property resource name (e.g., 'properties/123456')
- : Number of results per page
- : Pagination token
Pitfalls:
- Key events were previously called "conversions" in GA4
- Property must have key events configured to return results
- Key event names correspond to GA4 event names
Common Patterns
ID Resolution
Account name -> Account ID:
1. Call GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_ACCOUNTS
2. Find account by displayName
3. Extract name field (e.g., 'accounts/12345')
Property name -> Property ID:
1. Call GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_PROPERTIES with filter
2. Find property by displayName
3. Extract name field (e.g., 'properties/123456')
Dimension/Metric Discovery
1. Call GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_GET_METADATA with property ID
2. Browse available dimensions and metrics
3. Call GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_CHECK_COMPATIBILITY to verify combinations
4. Use verified dimensions/metrics in RUN_REPORT
Pagination
- Reports: Use and for row pagination
- Accounts/Properties: Use from response
- Continue until is absent or reached
Common Dimensions and Metrics
Dimensions:
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Known Pitfalls
Property IDs:
- Always use full resource name format: 'properties/123456'
- Numeric ID alone will cause errors
- Resolve property names to IDs via LIST_PROPERTIES
Date Ranges:
- Format: 'YYYY-MM-DD' or relative ('today', 'yesterday', '7daysAgo', '30daysAgo')
- Data processing delay means today's data may be incomplete
- Maximum date range varies by property configuration
Compatibility:
- Not all dimensions work with all metrics
- Always verify with CHECK_COMPATIBILITY before complex reports
- Custom dimensions/metrics have specific naming patterns
Response Parsing:
- Report data is nested in array with and
- Values are returned as strings; parse numbers explicitly
- Empty reports return no key (not an empty array)
Quick Reference
| Task | Tool Slug | Key Params |
|---|
| List accounts | GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_ACCOUNTS | pageSize, pageToken |
| List properties | GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_PROPERTIES | filter, pageSize |
| Get metadata | GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_GET_METADATA | property |
| Check compatibility | GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_CHECK_COMPATIBILITY | property, dimensions, metrics |
| Run report | GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_RUN_REPORT | property, dateRanges, dimensions, metrics |
| Batch reports | GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_BATCH_RUN_REPORTS | property, requests |
| Pivot report | GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_RUN_PIVOT_REPORT | property, dateRanges, pivots |
| Funnel report | GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_RUN_FUNNEL_REPORT | property, dateRanges, funnel |
| List key events | GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_LIST_KEY_EVENTS | parent, pageSize |
When to Use
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.