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GA4 Library Installation Test Results

Test date: February 21, 2026

Summary

Status: BLOCKED by sandbox environment

The subagent sandbox does not have pip/Python package installation capabilities, and the GA4 service account credentials file (/root/.ga-service-account.json) is outside the sandbox root.

Attempted Installation

Environment Check

$ which pip pip3
# No pip found
 
$ python3 -m pip install google-analytics-data
# Error: No module named pip

Sandbox Limitations

  1. No pip available - Python is installed but without pip package manager
  2. Service account outside sandbox - /root/.ga-service-account.json returns “Path escapes sandbox root”
  3. Cannot install packages - Need host-level access

What Needs to Happen

The main agent (running outside sandbox) should:

  1. Install the library:

    pip install google-analytics-data

  2. Test the connection:

    from google.analytics.data_v1beta import BetaAnalyticsDataClient
from google.oauth2 import service_account
 
credentials = service_account.Credentials.from_service_account_file(
    '/root/.ga-service-account.json',
    scopes=['https://www.googleapis.com/auth/analytics.readonly']
)
 
client = BetaAnalyticsDataClient(credentials=credentials)
 
# Test with True Baby Cost property
# GA4 Property ID: G-LQPX6YC76W (from MEMORY.md)
 
from google.analytics.data_v1beta.types import RunReportRequest
 
request = RunReportRequest(
    property=f"properties/NUMERIC_PROPERTY_ID",  # Need to find numeric ID
    dimensions=[{"name": "date"}],
    metrics=[{"name": "activeUsers"}],
    date_ranges=[{"start_date": "7daysAgo", "end_date": "today"}]
)
 
response = client.run_report(request)
print(response)

  3. Note: The GA4 measurement ID (G-LQPX6YC76W) is NOT the property ID needed for the API. You need the numeric property ID from GA4 admin.

Option 2: Create Cron Job

Schedule a cron task for the main agent to:

  1. Install the library
  2. Test the connection
  3. Report back

GA4 Property Information

From MEMORY.md:

  • True Baby Cost GA4: G-LQPX6YC76W
  • CalWizz GA4: G-HE9QNJNSK4

To get numeric property ID:

  1. Go to GA4 Admin
  2. Property Settings
  3. Copy the numeric “Property ID” (not the measurement ID)

Service Account Setup Verification

Before testing, verify:

  1. Service account JSON exists at /root/.ga-service-account.json
  2. Service account email has been added to GA4 property with “Viewer” role minimum
  3. Google Analytics Data API is enabled in the GCP project

How to add service account to GA4:

  1. GA4 Admin → Property → Property Access Management
  2. Add user → paste service account email (from JSON file)
  3. Grant “Viewer” role

Next Steps for Main Agent

  1. Verify service account file exists and contains valid credentials
  2. Add service account to both GA4 properties
  3. Install google-analytics-data library
  4. Test connection with sample query
  5. Document working setup for future use

Test attempted by Reggie (subagent) February 21, 2026

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