How to Use the Google Ads MCP in Claude

Stop wasting budget and inspect Google Ads performance directly inside Claude Desktop without context-switching to the web browser.

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Connect Google Ads MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Google Ads to Claude Desktop 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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Setup Google Ads with Claude Desktop

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Audit Campaign Budgets Directly in Claude Desktop

The `get_account_budget` tool gives your agent instant access to active spend limits directly inside Claude Desktop. You can also run `list_campaigns` to verify campaign statuses without leaving the chat window. Forget about clicking through five different menus in the Google web interface. Your agent reads the raw numbers instantly, helping you spot run-away spend before it drains your budget.

Track Conversion Actions and Ad Group Performance

By running `list_conversion_actions`, your agent can map out and audit active tracking setups inside Claude Desktop. This lets you quickly verify which ad groups are actually driving revenue using `list_ad_groups`. Raw data is delivered directly to your chat session without the heavy web UI slowing you down. The agent compares conversion setups side-by-side to verify your tracking tags aren't broken.

Pull Live Performance Reports in Chat

The `get_performance_report` tool pulls daily performance metrics straight into your chat session. You get immediate access to impressions and click data without running manual exports. Ask your agent to find low-CTR ads with `list_ads` or isolate bad match types via `list_keywords`. It cuts out the manual exporting work entirely.

Setup guide

Set up Google Ads MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Google Ads MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Google Ads MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under google-ads-1-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-ads-1-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Google Ads MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your local configuration file and add the server setup details. Once you restart the desktop app, your MCP setup will immediately gain access to tools like `list_campaigns` and `get_performance_report`.

No, it cannot make changes. This MCP Server is read-only, allowing your agent to inspect setups via `get_campaign` and `list_keywords` without any risk of accidental budget changes.

The desktop app communicates via stdio transport to query the live API. When you ask about your account status, the agent runs `get_account_budget` to pull real-time financial limits directly into the conversation.

Yes, you can add this as a custom connector in your browser settings. Vinkius hosts the MCP endpoint, so you can query `list_ad_groups` from any device.

Your sensitive keyword lists and budget limits are completely secure. The server runs in an isolated Vinkius sandbox, meaning your raw performance metrics and `list_keywords` data only pass directly to your local client without third-party storage.

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