Raw data is unstructured and unformatted data that comes directly from a source. It can be in different formats, such as files, visual images, figures, database records or any other digital data. Raw data is unprocessed, not “trimmed”, unlike aggregated data, which is presented in a summarized format and limits your analytical capabilities.
Applying raw data for analysis lets you make more advanced and accurate evaluations. Exporting raw data from a web analytics platform allows you to utilize it in other tools and conduct further analysis.
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Piwik PRO now connects with MCP – get answers from your data without building a single report
We’ve just shipped MCP support for Piwik PRO, making it possible to query your analytics data directly through AI tools like Claude. It’s available now for early adopters. Here’s what it solves, how it works, and how to get access. Getting answers from your analytics shouldn’t feel like a research project – but it often…
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