Posthog Automation

PostHog Automation via Rube MCP

Overview

This public intake copy packages plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills-claude/skills/posthog-automation from https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills into the native Omni Skills editorial shape without hiding its origin.

Use it when the operator needs the upstream workflow, support files, and repository context to stay intact while the public validator and private enhancer continue their normal downstream flow.

This intake keeps the copied upstream files intact and uses the external_source block in metadata.json plus ORIGIN.md as the provenance anchor for review.

PostHog Automation via Rube MCP Automate PostHog product analytics and feature flag management through Composio's PostHog toolkit via Rube MCP.

Imported source sections that did not map cleanly to the public headings are still preserved below or in the support files. Notable imported sections: Prerequisites, Common Patterns, Known Pitfalls, Limitations.

When to Use This Skill

Use this section as the trigger filter. It should make the activation boundary explicit before the operator loads files, runs commands, or opens a pull request.

• This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
• Use when the request clearly matches the imported source intent: Automate PostHog tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): events, feature flags, projects, user profiles, annotations. Always search tools first for current schemas.
• Use when the operator should preserve upstream workflow detail instead of rewriting the process from scratch.
• Use when provenance needs to stay visible in the answer, PR, or review packet.
• Use when copied upstream references, examples, or scripts materially improve the answer.
• Use when the workflow should remain reviewable in the public intake repo before the private enhancer takes over.

Operating Table

Workflow

This workflow is intentionally editorial and operational at the same time. It keeps the imported source useful to the operator while still satisfying the public intake standards that feed the downstream enhancer flow.

1. Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming RUBESEARCHTOOLS responds
2. Call RUBEMANAGECONNECTIONS with toolkit posthog
3. If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete PostHog authentication
4. Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows
5. POSTHOGCAPTUREEVENT - Send one or more events to PostHog [Required]
6. event: Event name (e.g., '$pageview', 'usersignedup', 'purchase_completed')
7. distinct_id: Unique user identifier (required)

Imported Workflow Notes

Imported: Setup

Get Rube MCP: Add https://rube.app/mcp as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.

1. Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS responds
2. Call RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit posthog
3. If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete PostHog authentication
4. Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows

Imported: Core Workflows

1. Capture Events

When to use: User wants to send event data to PostHog for analytics tracking

Tool sequence:

1. POSTHOG_CAPTURE_EVENT - Send one or more events to PostHog [Required]

Key parameters:

• event: Event name (e.g., '$pageview', 'user_signed_up', 'purchase_completed')
• distinct_id: Unique user identifier (required)
• properties: Object with event-specific properties
• timestamp: ISO 8601 timestamp (optional; defaults to server time)

Pitfalls:

• distinct_id is required for every event; identifies the user/device
• PostHog system events use $ prefix (e.g., '$pageview', '$identify')
• Custom events should NOT use the $ prefix
• Properties are freeform; maintain consistent schemas across events
• Events are processed asynchronously; ingestion delay is typically seconds

2. List and Filter Events

When to use: User wants to browse or search through captured events

Tool sequence:

1. POSTHOG_LIST_AND_FILTER_PROJECT_EVENTS - Query events with filters [Required]

Key parameters:

• project_id: PostHog project ID (required)
• event: Filter by event name
• person_id: Filter by person ID
• after: Events after this ISO 8601 timestamp
• before: Events before this ISO 8601 timestamp
• limit: Maximum events to return
• offset: Pagination offset

Pitfalls:

• project_id is required; resolve via LIST_PROJECTS first
• Date filters use ISO 8601 format (e.g., '2024-01-15T00:00:00Z')
• Large event volumes require pagination; use offset and limit
• Results are returned in reverse chronological order by default
• Event properties are nested; parse carefully

3. Manage Feature Flags

When to use: User wants to create, view, or manage feature flags

Tool sequence:

1. POSTHOG_LIST_AND_MANAGE_PROJECT_FEATURE_FLAGS - List existing feature flags [Required]
2. POSTHOG_RETRIEVE_FEATURE_FLAG_DETAILS - Get detailed flag configuration [Optional]
3. POSTHOG_CREATE_FEATURE_FLAGS_FOR_PROJECT - Create a new feature flag [Optional]

Key parameters:

• For listing: project_id (required)
• For details: project_id, id (feature flag ID)
• For creation:
  • project_id: Target project
  • key: Flag key (e.g., 'new-dashboard-beta')
  • name: Human-readable name
  • filters: Targeting rules and rollout percentage
  • active: Whether the flag is enabled

Pitfalls:

• Feature flag key must be unique within a project
• Flag keys should use kebab-case (e.g., 'my-feature-flag')
• filters define targeting groups with properties and rollout percentages
• Creating a flag with active: true immediately enables it for matching users
• Flag changes take effect within seconds due to PostHog's polling mechanism

4. Manage Projects

When to use: User wants to list or inspect PostHog projects and organizations

Tool sequence:

1. POSTHOG_LIST_PROJECTS_IN_ORGANIZATION_WITH_PAGINATION - List all projects [Required]

Key parameters:

• organization_id: Organization identifier (may be optional depending on auth)
• limit: Number of results per page
• offset: Pagination offset

Pitfalls:

• Project IDs are numeric; used as parameters in most other endpoints
• Organization ID may be required; check your PostHog setup
• Pagination is offset-based; iterate until results are empty
• Project settings include API keys and configuration details

5. User Profile and Authentication

When to use: User wants to check current user details or verify API access

Tool sequence:

1. POSTHOG_WHOAMI - Get current API user information [Optional]
2. POSTHOG_RETRIEVE_CURRENT_USER_PROFILE - Get detailed user profile [Optional]

Key parameters:

• No required parameters for either call
• Returns current authenticated user's details, permissions, and organization info

Pitfalls:

• WHOAMI is a lightweight check; use for verifying API connectivity
• User profile includes organization membership and permissions
• These endpoints confirm the API key's access level and scope

Imported: Prerequisites

• Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
• Active PostHog connection via RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit posthog
• Always call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS first to get current tool schemas

Examples

Example 1: Ask for the upstream workflow directly

Use @posthog-automation to handle <task>. Start from the copied upstream workflow, load only the files that change the outcome, and keep provenance visible in the answer.

Explanation: This is the safest starting point when the operator needs the imported workflow, but not the entire repository.

Example 2: Ask for a provenance-grounded review

Review @posthog-automation against metadata.json and ORIGIN.md, then explain which copied upstream files you would load first and why.

Explanation: Use this before review or troubleshooting when you need a precise, auditable explanation of origin and file selection.

Example 3: Narrow the copied support files before execution

Use @posthog-automation for <task>. Load only the copied references, examples, or scripts that change the outcome, and name the files explicitly before proceeding.

Explanation: This keeps the skill aligned with progressive disclosure instead of loading the whole copied package by default.

Example 4: Build a reviewer packet

Review @posthog-automation using the copied upstream files plus provenance, then summarize any gaps before merge.

Explanation: This is useful when the PR is waiting for human review and you want a repeatable audit packet.

Best Practices

Treat the generated public skill as a reviewable packaging layer around the upstream repository. The goal is to keep provenance explicit and load only the copied source material that materially improves execution.

• Keep the imported skill grounded in the upstream repository; do not invent steps that the source material cannot support.
• Prefer the smallest useful set of support files so the workflow stays auditable and fast to review.
• Keep provenance, source commit, and imported file paths visible in notes and PR descriptions.
• Point directly at the copied upstream files that justify the workflow instead of relying on generic review boilerplate.
• Treat generated examples as scaffolding; adapt them to the concrete task before execution.
• Route to a stronger native skill when architecture, debugging, design, or security concerns become dominant.

Troubleshooting

Problem: The operator skipped the imported context and answered too generically

Symptoms: The result ignores the upstream workflow in plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills-claude/skills/posthog-automation, fails to mention provenance, or does not use any copied source files at all. Solution: Re-open metadata.json, ORIGIN.md, and the most relevant copied upstream files. Check the external_source block first, then restate the provenance before continuing.

Problem: The imported workflow feels incomplete during review

Symptoms: Reviewers can see the generated SKILL.md, but they cannot quickly tell which references, examples, or scripts matter for the current task. Solution: Point at the exact copied references, examples, scripts, or assets that justify the path you took. If the gap is still real, record it in the PR instead of hiding it.

Problem: The task drifted into a different specialization

Symptoms: The imported skill starts in the right place, but the work turns into debugging, architecture, design, security, or release orchestration that a native skill handles better. Solution: Use the related skills section to hand off deliberately. Keep the imported provenance visible so the next skill inherits the right context instead of starting blind.

Related Skills

• @00-andruia-consultant - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @00-andruia-consultant-v2 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @10-andruia-skill-smith - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @10-andruia-skill-smith-v2 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.

Additional Resources

Use this support matrix and the linked files below as the operator packet for this imported skill. They should reflect real copied source material, not generic scaffolding.

Imported Reference Notes

Imported: Quick Reference

Imported: Common Patterns

ID Resolution

Organization -> Project ID:

1. Call POSTHOG_LIST_PROJECTS_IN_ORGANIZATION_WITH_PAGINATION
2. Find project by name in results
3. Extract id (numeric) for use in other endpoints

Feature flag name -> Flag ID:

1. Call POSTHOG_LIST_AND_MANAGE_PROJECT_FEATURE_FLAGS with project_id
2. Find flag by key or name
3. Extract id for detailed operations

Feature Flag Targeting

Feature flags support sophisticated targeting:

{
  "filters": {
    "groups": [
      {
        "properties": [
          {"key": "email", "value": "@company.com", "operator": "icontains"}
        ],
        "rollout_percentage": 100
      },
      {
        "properties": [],
        "rollout_percentage": 10
      }
    ]
  }
}

• Groups are evaluated in order; first matching group determines the rollout
• Properties filter users by their traits
• Rollout percentage determines what fraction of matching users see the flag

Pagination

• Events: Use offset and limit (offset-based)
• Feature flags: Use offset and limit (offset-based)
• Projects: Use offset and limit (offset-based)
• Continue until results array is empty or smaller than limit

Imported: Known Pitfalls

Project IDs:

• Required for most API endpoints
• Always resolve project names to numeric IDs first
• Multiple projects can exist in one organization

Event Naming:

• System events use $ prefix ($pageview, $identify, $autocapture)
• Custom events should NOT use $ prefix
• Event names are case-sensitive; maintain consistency

Feature Flags:

• Flag keys must be unique within a project
• Use kebab-case for flag keys
• Changes propagate within seconds
• Deleting a flag is permanent; consider disabling instead

Rate Limits:

• Event ingestion has throughput limits
• Batch events where possible for efficiency
• API endpoints have per-minute rate limits

Response Parsing:

• Response data may be nested under data or results key
• Paginated responses include count, next, previous fields
• Event properties are nested objects; access carefully
• Parse defensively with fallbacks for optional fields

Imported: Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.