How to Use the Google Ads MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I set up Google Ads for my team in VS Code Copilot?

Add the server configuration to a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository. Once committed, any developer using the VS Code Copilot MCP client can query tools like listcampaigns immediately.

Q: How is my Google Ads account data protected in VS Code Copilot?

Your live budget limits and getperformancereport details are processed in an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox. No campaign data is stored, ensuring your internal metrics remain private and secure.

Share live Google Ads data across your entire engineering team directly inside VS Code Copilot.

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Share Google Ads Schemas with Your Team in VS Code Copilot

The `list_campaigns` tool lets your development team view active campaign structures inside VS Code Copilot. You can also run `get_account_budget` to verify spend limits directly from the Copilot chat panel. Sharing API keys across insecure chat channels is a thing of the past. The configuration files live in your repository, giving every engineer instant access to real-time account structures.

Map Ad Groups and Keywords to Code Structures

By using `list_ad_groups`, your team can map live Google Ads structures directly to your application code. You can also inspect keyword match types using `list_keywords` to keep your database in sync. Save hours of debugging time by identifying mismatched fields early in the cycle. The agent uses actual API returns to ensure your code matches what the API expects.

Audit Performance Metrics in the VS Code Chat Window

The `get_performance_report` tool pulls live ad performance metrics directly into the VS Code Copilot interface. You can also query `list_ads` to display real-time ad performance alongside your workspace. Verify that your tracking URLs match the live ads by checking campaign details with `get_campaign`. It keeps your development and marketing teams in perfect sync.

Setup guide

Set up Google Ads MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Google Ads MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Google Ads tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Google Ads transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/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 VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository. Once committed, any developer using the VS Code Copilot MCP client can query tools like `list_campaigns` immediately.

No, this MCP Server is entirely read-only. Your developers can run `get_account_budget` to check limits, but they cannot edit campaigns or adjust active bids.

It allows your team to write and debug integration code using live API structures. Instead of relying on outdated documentation, Copilot queries `get_campaign` to get real-time payload definitions.

Yes, it runs within a secure MCP sandbox hosted on Vinkius that complies with strict enterprise standards. Your developers can run `list_conversion_actions` safely without exposing sensitive client data.

Your live budget limits and `get_performance_report` details are processed in an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox. No campaign data is stored, ensuring your internal metrics remain private and secure.

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