How to Use the Google Ads MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I hook up Google Ads to Claude Code?

Execute the command claude mcp add in your terminal with the server URL. This registers the tools so you can call them directly in your scripts.

Q: Can I use Google Ads data in my shell scripts with Claude Code?

Yes, Claude Code returns the output from tools like getaccountbudget as JSON. You can pipe this data into other CLI utilities or logging services.

Claude Code uses this Google Ads MCP Server to pull real-time campaign data directly into your terminal environment.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Google Ads to Claude Code and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Terminal-Based Google Ads Monitoring

Run `get_performance_report` from your shell to pipe data into your CI/CD scripts. Claude Code fetches your daily spend and conversion aggregates without a browser. This keeps your workflow centered in the terminal. You get the raw data you need for automated reporting and monitoring tasks.

Campaign Data Pipeline

Claude Code queries `list_campaigns` to feed your monitoring tools. It maps your active campaigns to your internal tracking IDs for consistent oversight. You gain a programmatic way to watch your ads. It removes the need for manual checks during your daily deployment cycles.

Conversion Tracking via CLI

Access your conversion health using `list_conversion_actions`. Claude Code verifies that your tracking points are active and reporting correctly. You detect issues before they impact your ROI. The agent provides clear output from the server so you can debug your tracking setup fast.

Setup guide

Set up Google Ads 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 google-ads-1-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Google Ads transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Google Ads tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http google-ads-1-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 Google Ads 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": {
    "google-ads-1-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Google Ads MCP in Claude Code

Execute the command `claude mcp add` in your terminal with the server URL. This registers the tools so you can call them directly in your scripts.

Yes, Claude Code returns the output from tools like `get_account_budget` as JSON. You can pipe this data into other CLI utilities or logging services.

No, the server uses a secure token for access. Your credentials are never stored in plain text and are only used to authorize the specific read requests you make.

It accesses campaign metadata, performance metrics, and conversion tracking definitions. It does not touch personal PII or sensitive account billing details.

Claude Code handles the tool execution synchronously. It waits for the server response from your Google Ads query and prints the result to your terminal.

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