How do I find my Amazon Ads API credentials?

You need to create a 'Login with Amazon' application in the Amazon Developer Console to get your Client ID and Client Secret. Then, you generate a Refresh Token. The agent will use these to obtain short-lived Access Tokens.

How do I choose the correct region?

Select the region that matches your target marketplace: **NA** (North America - US, CA, MX, BR), **EU** (Europe - UK, DE, FR, IT, ES, etc.), or **FE** (Far East - JP, AU, SG).

Why do reports take time to generate?

Amazon Ads reporting API is asynchronous. When you request a report using the `request_sp_report` tool, it returns a `reportId`. You must wait a few moments and use the `get_report_status` tool to download the data once it's ready.

Amazon Ads MCP Server for Cursor 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "amazon-ads": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Amazon Ads MCP Server

Connect your Amazon Ads account to your AI agent to unlock professional campaign orchestration and performance tracking. From auditing Sponsored Products and Sponsored Brands to generating asynchronous performance reports and managing keyword bids, your agent handles your e-commerce advertising strategy through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Amazon Ads into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Amazon Ads and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Profile Oversight — Retrieve Amazon Ads profiles to manage campaigns across different global marketplaces
Campaign Orchestration — List and audit Sponsored Products and Sponsored Brands campaigns to monitor active budgets
Ad Group & Keyword Management — List ad groups and targeted keywords to ensure your products appear in the right search results
Performance Reporting — Request and retrieve asynchronous reports to analyze clicks, impressions, and ad spend
Advertising Insights — Quickly identify underperforming keywords or out-of-budget campaigns directly from your chat interface

The Amazon Ads MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Amazon Ads to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Amazon Ads MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Amazon Ads

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Amazon Ads, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Amazon Ads MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Amazon Ads through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Amazon Ads + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Amazon Ads MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Amazon Ads MCP Tools for Cursor (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Amazon Ads to Cursor via MCP:

get_report_status

Check report status

list_profiles

List advertiser profiles

list_sb_campaigns

List Sponsored Brands campaigns

list_sb_keywords

List SB keywords

list_sp_ad_groups

List SP ad groups

list_sp_campaigns

List Sponsored Products campaigns

list_sp_keywords

List SP keywords

request_sp_report

Request performance report

Example Prompts for Amazon Ads in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Amazon Ads immediately.

"List my Amazon Ads profiles."

"Show me the active Sponsored Products campaigns for profile ID '123456'."

"Request a campaign performance report for yesterday (Profile ID '123456')."

Troubleshooting Amazon Ads MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Amazon Ads to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Amazon Ads + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Amazon Ads MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.