Bot-free self-hosted analytics with GoatCounter on NixOS

Description and use

GoatCounter on NixOS delivers bot‑free, privacy‑respecting analytics for self‑hosted sites.

Problem

Need a privacy‑respecting analytics solution that does not track bots and can be run on a personal NixOS server.

Outcome

GoatCounter runs natively on NixOS, automatically blocks bot traffic, and provides clean analytics without third‑party tracking.

Workflow

• 1. Add the GoatCounter NixOS module to the system configuration.
• 2. Enable the module and set the GoatCounter site ID.
• 3. Rebuild the system with nixos-rebuild switch.
• 4. Add the GoatCounter JavaScript snippet to the website templates.
• 5. Verify data collection and bot filtering in the GoatCounter dashboard.

Evidence

Bot‑free self‑hosted analytics with GoatCounter on NixOS

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