What is the primary benefit of the GA4 Measurement Protocol?

It allows you to send event data to Google Analytics 4 from server-side environments, enabling you to track interactions that happen outside of a web browser, such as offline sales or backend system tasks.

How do I validate Measurement Protocol events before going live?

This skill provides instructions for using the GA4 Debug Endpoint, which validates your JSON payload and returns error messages without recording the data in your reports.

Does this skill support batching events?

Yes, it covers how to batch up to 25 events per request to optimize API usage and ensure session continuity across server-side events.

What authentication credentials are required?

You need both a Measurement ID (G-XXXXXXXXXX) and a Measurement Protocol API secret, which is generated within the Data Stream settings of your GA4 Admin panel.

GA4 Measurement Protocol

Name: GA4 Measurement Protocol
Author: henkisdabro

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Analytics & Monitoring

Implements server-side Google Analytics 4 event tracking for backend applications, CRM integrations, and IoT devices.

About

The GA4 Measurement Protocol skill empowers developers to implement robust server-side analytics by sending event data directly to Google Analytics 4 from any HTTP-capable environment. It provides exhaustive guidance on API authentication, JSON request structures, and best practices for tracking offline conversions, subscription renewals, and cross-device user journeys. With ready-to-use implementation patterns in Python, Node.js, and PHP, plus detailed instructions for using the GA4 debug endpoint, this skill ensures data accuracy and privacy compliance for complex tracking scenarios that browser-based scripts cannot reach.

Key Features

Secure API authentication setup and management for GA4 secrets
Detailed payload construction for e-commerce, sessions, and custom events
Validation workflows using the GA4 debug endpoint to ensure data integrity
Full implementation guides for Python, Node.js, and PHP environments
Best practices for batching events and managing rate limits
8 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Tracking recurring subscription renewals and offline conversions from CRMs
Implementing purchase tracking from backend payment processors
Integrating headless CMS or IoT device interactions with Google Analytics 4

About

Key Features

Secure API authentication setup and management for GA4 secrets
Detailed payload construction for e-commerce, sessions, and custom events
Validation workflows using the GA4 debug endpoint to ensure data integrity
Full implementation guides for Python, Node.js, and PHP environments
Best practices for batching events and managing rate limits
8 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Tracking recurring subscription renewals and offline conversions from CRMs
Implementing purchase tracking from backend payment processors
Integrating headless CMS or IoT device interactions with Google Analytics 4