How to Use the Criteo Retail Media API MCP in Claude Code

Pipe Criteo Retail Media API data directly into your terminal with Claude Code for headless campaign management.

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Connect Criteo Retail Media API MCP to Claude Code

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Terminal dwellers need data fast from their tools. Running a single CLI command triggers `get_retail_media_report` and dumps the performance metrics straight to stdout. You pipe that output right into `jq` or a Slack webhook without leaving your shell. Cron jobs make this even more powerful. Schedule a daily script that fires `list_retail_budgets` to check for overspend. If a budget crosses the threshold, your AI client alerts the team before anyone logs into the web dashboard.

Audit Campaigns from the Command Line

Sifting through ad accounts via a GUI wastes time. Firing off `list_advertiser_accounts` followed by `list_retail_campaigns` gives you a raw JSON map of your entire setup. Your agent parses the tree and highlights misconfigured targeting instantly. Digging into specific ad groups requires precision. Passing a campaign ID to `get_retail_campaign_details` reveals the exact settings underneath. You verify the setup from your SSH session while the rest of the team clicks through menus.

Query Retail Data as Code

Backing up keyword lists should be a simple shell script. Instruct your agent to hit `list_line_item_keywords` and append the results to a text file. Version controlling your ad targeting becomes trivial when you treat it like code. Checking SKU alignment takes just one command. Hitting `list_account_products` alongside `list_retailers` verifies that your catalog synced correctly with the partner network. The MCP Server handles the authentication while you handle the infrastructure.

Setup guide

Set up Criteo Retail Media API MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see criteo-retail-media-api-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Criteo Retail Media API transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Criteo Retail Media API tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http criteo-retail-media-api-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Criteo Retail Media API MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "criteo-retail-media-api-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Criteo Retail Media API MCP in Claude Code

Run the standard add command with the HTTP transport flag. Make sure all your scope and header flags come before the server name. Verify the installation by listing your active tools.

Headless execution works perfectly for pipelines. You trigger the CLI inside a GitHub Action to verify campaign settings before a major product launch. The agent returns a non-zero exit code if it finds errors.

Command-line searches execute in milliseconds. Passing a specific string to the search endpoint filters your campaigns immediately. This keeps your terminal output clean and focused on relevant data.

Let the agent call the product list tool directly. It fetches the active SKUs and formats them as JSON or plain text depending on your prompt. Piping that data into another script takes zero extra effort.

Vinkius secures the connection via an ephemeral V8 sandbox. Your advertiser accounts, keyword lists, and daily spend metrics remain entirely private. Authentication relies on a single managed endpoint token stored safely in your config.

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