How to Use the Google Ads MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf automate my Google Ads reporting?

Yes, Cascade can trigger getperformancereport on a schedule. It gathers the numbers and presents them in your chat window without manual intervention.

Q: Does the Google Ads server work with Windsurf's context window?

It does. Cascade pulls the output from listcampaigns and listkeywords directly into its context so it can reason about your account architecture.

Q: Will Windsurf make unauthorized changes to my Google Ads account?

This MCP server is read-only. It uses tools like listads and getcampaign to retrieve information, so it lacks the permissions to modify your account settings.

Use the Google Ads MCP Server in Windsurf to let Cascade execute budget shifts and performance audits without touching the dashboard.

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Autonomous Campaign Audits in Windsurf

Cascade reads your performance data directly from the source. It runs `get_performance_report` to find high-CPA keywords and flags them for review. You avoid the browser entirely. The agent pulls live status updates and identifies where your budget leaks occur in real-time.

Precision Budget Control

Set your spending limits based on data from `get_account_budget`. Cascade compares these caps against your current spend to prevent overages. You define the goal and the agent handles the math. It checks your active campaigns and ensures your daily output stays within the lines.

Deep Funnel Inspection

Cascade traces conversion paths using `list_conversion_actions`. It maps your success metrics to specific ads and keywords to show you what actually drives sales. Everything happens inside your IDE. You see the logic behind the agent's decisions as it chains tools to build a clear picture of your ROI.

Setup guide

Set up Google Ads MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Google Ads payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Google Ads tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.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 Windsurf

Open your Cascade settings and navigate to the MCP Servers panel. Paste the server details into the config file and hit refresh to start querying your data.

Yes, Cascade can trigger `get_performance_report` on a schedule. It gathers the numbers and presents them in your chat window without manual intervention.

It does. Cascade pulls the output from `list_campaigns` and `list_keywords` directly into its context so it can reason about your account architecture.

Your API credentials and account performance data stay private. The server only touches the specific campaign metadata you request through your authorized token.

This MCP server is read-only. It uses tools like `list_ads` and `get_campaign` to retrieve information, so it lacks the permissions to modify your account settings.

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