> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.civic.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# PostHog

> Access PostHog product analytics, feature flags, A/B experiments, dashboards, and insights. Track user behavior, manage feature rollouts, and analyze product metrics.

## Overview

The PostHog server enables AI assistants to interact with [PostHog](https://posthog.com), an all-in-one product analytics platform that helps teams understand user behavior, test features, and make data-driven product decisions.

## How to Add PostHog

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create PostHog Account">
    1. Go to [https://posthog.com](https://posthog.com)
    2. Sign up for an account or log in to your existing workspace
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Personal API Key">
    1. Go to **PostHog Settings > Personal API Keys** (not Project API Keys)
    2. Click **Create Personal API Key**
    3. Select **MCP Server preset** when creating the key
    4. Copy the generated API key (starts with `phx_`)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect to Civic">
    1. Add the PostHog server to your Civic environment
    2. Enter your Personal API key when prompted
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test Connection">
    Start with a simple command like "Show me the top 10 events in my project" to verify the connection works properly.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Use the MCP Server preset when creating your Personal API Key for optimal permissions and security.
</Tip>

## What You Can Do

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Product Analytics" icon="chart-line">
    Track events, analyze trends, and understand user behavior patterns
  </Card>

  <Card title="Feature Management" icon="toggle-on">
    Create and manage feature flags for controlled rollouts
  </Card>

  <Card title="A/B Testing" icon="flask">
    Run experiments to test product changes and measure impact
  </Card>

  <Card title="User Feedback" icon="comments">
    Create surveys to gather user insights and satisfaction metrics
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Available Tools

### Analytics & Insights

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="get_trend">
    Analyze event trends over time with customizable date ranges
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="create_funnel">
    Track conversion funnels to understand user journeys
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="list_events">
    Get all tracked events in your project
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="get_dashboards">
    List all dashboards with their insights
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="create_insight">
    Create new insights for data analysis
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Feature Flags

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="list_feature_flags">
    List all feature flags with their current status
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="create_feature_flag">
    Create new feature flags for controlled rollouts
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="update_feature_flag">
    Enable, disable, or modify feature flag settings
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="delete_feature_flag">
    Remove feature flags that are no longer needed
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Experiments

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="list_experiments">
    List all A/B tests and their status
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="create_experiment">
    Create new A/B tests to compare variations
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="get_experiment_results">
    Retrieve results and performance metrics for experiments
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Surveys

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="list_surveys">
    List all surveys with response rates
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="create_survey">
    Create NPS, feedback, or custom surveys
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="get_survey_responses">
    Retrieve survey responses and analytics
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Use Cases

### Analytics & Insights

"Show me the trend of pageviews over the last 7 days" - Track product usage patterns.

### Conversion Analysis

"Create a funnel to track users from signup to first purchase" - Understand user journeys and drop-off points.

### Feature Flags

"Create a feature flag called 'new-checkout' for testing our new checkout flow" - Control feature rollouts safely.

### A/B Testing

"Create an A/B test to compare two button colors on our checkout page" - Optimize product decisions with data.

### User Feedback

"Create an NPS survey to measure customer satisfaction" - Gather user insights systematically.

### Error Monitoring

"Show me the most common errors in the last 24 hours" - Identify and prioritize bug fixes.

### Dashboard Management

"Create a new dashboard for our marketing metrics" - Organize insights by team or objective.

<Note>
  PostHog provides comprehensive product analytics including event tracking, feature flags, experiments, and surveys all in one platform. Use Personal API Keys with the MCP Server preset for secure access.
</Note>

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## Guardrails

This server supports all [14 universal guardrails](/civic/concepts/guardrails). Server-specific guardrails are coming soon.