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run_realtime_report

Run a realtime report on Google Analytics to query dimensions and metrics, apply filters, and order results for immediate data analysis.

Instructions

      Runs a Google Analytics Data API realtime report.

See
https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/reporting/data/v1/realtime-basics
for more information.

Args:
    property_id: The Google Analytics property ID. Accepted formats are:
      - A number
      - A string consisting of 'properties/' followed by a number
    dimensions: A list of dimensions to include in the report. Dimensions must be realtime dimensions.
    metrics: A list of metrics to include in the report. Metrics must be realtime metrics.
    dimension_filter: A Data API FilterExpression
      (https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/reporting/data/v1/rest/v1beta/FilterExpression)
      to apply to the dimensions.  Don't use this for filtering metrics. Use
      metric_filter instead. The `field_name` in a `dimension_filter` must
      be a dimension, as defined in the `get_standard_dimensions` and
      `get_dimensions` tools.
      For more information about the expected format of this argument, see
      the `run_report_dimension_filter_hints` tool.
    metric_filter: A Data API FilterExpression
      (https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/reporting/data/v1/rest/v1beta/FilterExpression)
      to apply to the metrics.  Don't use this for filtering dimensions. Use
      dimension_filter instead. The `field_name` in a `metric_filter` must
      be a metric, as defined in the `get_standard_metrics` and
      `get_metrics` tools.
      For more information about the expected format of this argument, see
      the `run_report_metric_filter_hints` tool.
    order_bys: A list of Data API OrderBy
      (https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/reporting/data/v1/rest/v1beta/OrderBy)
      objects to apply to the dimensions and metrics.
      For more information about the expected format of this argument, see
      the `run_report_order_bys_hints` tool.
    limit: The maximum number of rows to return in each response. Value must
      be a positive integer <= 250,000. Used to paginate through large
      reports, following the guide at
      https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/reporting/data/v1/basics#pagination.
    offset: The row count of the start row. The first row is counted as row
      0. Used to paginate through large
      reports, following the guide at
      https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/reporting/data/v1/basics#pagination.
    return_property_quota: Whether to return realtime property quota in the response.


      ## Hints for arguments

      Here are some hints that outline the expected format and requirements
      for arguments.

      ### Hints for `dimensions`

      The `dimensions` list must consist solely of either of the following:

      1.  Realtime standard dimensions defined in the HTML table at
          https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/reporting/data/v1/realtime-api-schema#dimensions.
          These dimensions are available to *every* property.
      2.  User-scoped custom dimensions for the `property_id`. Use the
          `get_custom_dimensions_and_metrics` tool to retrieve the list of
          custom dimensions for a property, and look for the custom
          dimensions with an `apiName` that begins with "customUser:".

      ### Hints for `metrics`

      The `metrics` list must consist solely of the Realtime standard
      metrics defined in the HTML table at
      https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/reporting/data/v1/realtime-api-schema#metrics.
      These metrics are available to *every* property.

      Realtime reports can't use custom metrics.

      ### Hints for `date_ranges`:
      Example date_range arguments:
  1. A single date range:

    [ {"start_date": "2025-01-01", "end_date": "2025-01-31", "name": "Jan2025"} ]

  2. A relative date range using 'yesterday' and 'today':
    [ {"start_date": "yesterday", "end_date": "today", "name": "YesterdayAndToday"} ]

  3. A relative date range using 'NdaysAgo' and 'today':
    [ {"start_date": "30daysAgo", "end_date": "yesterday", "name": "Previous30Days"}]

  4. Multiple date ranges:
    [ {"start_date": "2025-01-01", "end_date": "2025-01-31", "name": "Jan2025"}, {"start_date": "2025-02-01", "end_date": "2025-02-28", "name": "Feb2025"} ]


      ### Hints for `dimension_filter`:
      Example dimension_filter arguments:
  1. A simple filter:
    {"filter": {"field_name": "eventName", "string_filter": {"match_type": 2, "value": "add", "case_sensitive": false}}}

  2. A NOT filter:
    {"not_expression": {"filter": {"field_name": "eventName", "string_filter": {"match_type": 2, "value": "add", "case_sensitive": false}}}}

  3. An empty value filter:
    {"filter": {"field_name": "source", "empty_filter": {}}}

  4. An AND group filter:
    {"and_group": {"expressions": [{"filter": {"field_name": "sourceMedium", "string_filter": {"match_type": 1, "value": "google / cpc", "case_sensitive": false}}}, {"filter": {"field_name": "eventName", "in_list_filter": {"values": ["first_visit", "purchase", "add_to_cart"], "case_sensitive": true}}}]}}

  5. An OR group filter:
    {"or_group": {"expressions": [{"filter": {"field_name": "sourceMedium", "string_filter": {"match_type": 1, "value": "google / cpc", "case_sensitive": false}}}, {"filter": {"field_name": "eventName", "in_list_filter": {"values": ["first_visit", "purchase", "add_to_cart"], "case_sensitive": true}}}]}}

Notes: The API applies the dimension_filter and metric_filter independently. As a result, some complex combinations of dimension and metric filters are not possible in a single report request.

For example, you can't create a `dimension_filter` and `metric_filter`
combination for the following condition:

(
  (eventName = "page_view" AND eventCount > 100)
  OR
  (eventName = "join_group" AND eventCount < 50)
)

This isn't possible because there's no way to apply the condition
"eventCount > 100" only to the data with eventName of "page_view", and
the condition "eventCount < 50" only to the data with eventName of
"join_group".

More generally, you can't define a `dimension_filter` and `metric_filter`
for:

(
  ((dimension condition D1) AND (metric condition M1))
  OR
  ((dimension condition D2) AND (metric condition M2))
)

If you have complex conditions like this, either:

a)  Run a single report that applies a subset of the conditions that
    the API supports as well as the data needed to perform filtering of the
    API response on the client side. For example, for the condition:
    (
      (eventName = "page_view" AND eventCount > 100)
      OR
      (eventName = "join_group" AND eventCount < 50)
    )
    You could run a report that filters only on:
    eventName one of "page_view" or "join_group"
    and include the eventCount metric, then filter the API response on the
    client side to apply the different metric filters for the different
    events.

or

b)  Run a separate report for each combination of dimension condition and
    metric condition. For the example above, you'd run one report for the
    combination of (D1 AND M1), and another report for the combination of
    (D2 AND M2).

Try to run fewer reports (option a) if possible. However, if running
fewer reports results in excessive quota usage for the API, use option
b. More information on quota usage is at
https://developers.google.com/analytics/blog/2023/data-api-quota-management.


      ### Hints for `metric_filter`:
      Example metric_filter arguments:
  1. A simple filter:
    {"filter": {"field_name": "eventCount", "numeric_filter": {"operation": 4, "value": {"int64_value": "10"}}}}

  2. A NOT filter:
    {"not_expression": {"filter": {"field_name": "eventCount", "numeric_filter": {"operation": 4, "value": {"int64_value": "10"}}}}}

  3. An empty value filter:
    {"filter": {"field_name": "purchaseRevenue", "empty_filter": {}}}

  4. An AND group filter:
    {"and_group": {"expressions": [{"filter": {"field_name": "eventCount", "numeric_filter": {"operation": 4, "value": {"int64_value": "10"}}}}, {"filter": {"field_name": "purchaseRevenue", "between_filter": {"from_value": {"double_value": 10.0}, "to_value": {"double_value": 25.0}}}}]}}

  5. An OR group filter:
    {"or_group": {"expressions": [{"filter": {"field_name": "eventCount", "numeric_filter": {"operation": 4, "value": {"int64_value": "10"}}}}, {"filter": {"field_name": "purchaseRevenue", "between_filter": {"from_value": {"double_value": 10.0}, "to_value": {"double_value": 25.0}}}}]}}

Notes: The API applies the dimension_filter and metric_filter independently. As a result, some complex combinations of dimension and metric filters are not possible in a single report request.

For example, you can't create a `dimension_filter` and `metric_filter`
combination for the following condition:

(
  (eventName = "page_view" AND eventCount > 100)
  OR
  (eventName = "join_group" AND eventCount < 50)
)

This isn't possible because there's no way to apply the condition
"eventCount > 100" only to the data with eventName of "page_view", and
the condition "eventCount < 50" only to the data with eventName of
"join_group".

More generally, you can't define a `dimension_filter` and `metric_filter`
for:

(
  ((dimension condition D1) AND (metric condition M1))
  OR
  ((dimension condition D2) AND (metric condition M2))
)

If you have complex conditions like this, either:

a)  Run a single report that applies a subset of the conditions that
    the API supports as well as the data needed to perform filtering of the
    API response on the client side. For example, for the condition:
    (
      (eventName = "page_view" AND eventCount > 100)
      OR
      (eventName = "join_group" AND eventCount < 50)
    )
    You could run a report that filters only on:
    eventName one of "page_view" or "join_group"
    and include the eventCount metric, then filter the API response on the
    client side to apply the different metric filters for the different
    events.

or

b)  Run a separate report for each combination of dimension condition and
    metric condition. For the example above, you'd run one report for the
    combination of (D1 AND M1), and another report for the combination of
    (D2 AND M2).

Try to run fewer reports (option a) if possible. However, if running
fewer reports results in excessive quota usage for the API, use option
b. More information on quota usage is at
https://developers.google.com/analytics/blog/2023/data-api-quota-management.


      ### Hints for `order_bys`:
      Example order_bys arguments:

1.  Order by ascending 'eventName':
    [ {"dimension": {"dimension_name": "eventName", "order_type": 1}, "desc": false} ]

2.  Order by descending 'eventName', ignoring case:
    [ {"dimension": {"dimension_name": "campaignName", "order_type": 2}, "desc": true} ]

3.  Order by ascending 'audienceId':
    [ {"dimension": {"dimension_name": "audienceId", "order_type": 3}, "desc": false} ]

4.  Order by descending 'eventCount':
    [ {"metric": {"metric_name": "eventValue"}, "desc": true} ]

5.  Order by ascending 'eventCount':
    [ {"metric": {"metric_name": "eventCount"}, "desc": false} ]

6.  Combination of dimension and metric order bys:
    [
      {"dimension": {"dimension_name": "eventName", "order_type": 1}, "desc": false},
      {"metric": {"metric_name": "eventValue"}, "desc": true},
    ]

7.  Order by multiple dimensions and metrics:
    [
      {"dimension": {"dimension_name": "eventName", "order_type": 1}, "desc": false},
      {"dimension": {"dimension_name": "audienceId", "order_type": 3}, "desc": false},
      {"metric": {"metric_name": "eventValue"}, "desc": true},
    ]

The dimensions and metrics in order_bys must also be present in the report
request's "dimensions" and "metrics" arguments, respectively.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNo
offsetNo
metricsYes
order_bysNo
dimensionsYes
property_idYes
metric_filterNo
dimension_filterNo
return_property_quotaNo
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description shoulders the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It meticulously covers parameter formats, constraints (e.g., dimensions must be realtime, no custom metrics), pagination via limit/offset, and complex interactions between dimension and metric filters (including limitations and workarounds). This fully informs the agent of tool behavior.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is well-structured with sections, bullet points, and code blocks, making it navigable. The one-line summary at the top provides immediate purpose. However, it is verbose, with repeated notes on filter independence appearing twice. Some conciseness could be gained without losing content.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's complexity (9 parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is remarkably complete. It covers all parameter details, provides examples for complex objects, explains limitations, and advises on workarounds for unsupported filter combinations. The agent has sufficient information to use the tool correctly.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters5/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, requiring the description to explain parameters. It does so thoroughly: each parameter has format info, constraints, and often examples (e.g., dimension_filter, metric_filter, order_bys with 5-7 concrete examples each). It also provides hints for dimensions and metrics, linking to external schemas and custom dimension retrieval. This adds rich semantics beyond the bare schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The opening sentence clearly states 'Runs a Google Analytics Data API realtime report,' specifying the verb, resource, and context. It distinguishes from siblings by focusing on 'realtime' reports, which are separate from the standard 'run_report' tool. The description also references a distinct API endpoint URL.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description lacks explicit guidance on when to use this tool over siblings like 'run_report' or 'run_conversions_report'. It does not mention that realtime reports are for current data with limited lookback, nor does it direct users to other tools for historical data. The usage context is implied but not directly compared.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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