How to Use the Google Ads MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I connect Claude Code to the Google Ads MCP Server?

Use the claude mcp add command with the provided URL. It registers the server so you can call tools directly from your terminal prompt.

Claude Code brings Google Ads data into your terminal. Use this MCP Server for headless campaign reporting and automated monitoring workflows.

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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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Headless Google Ads reporting with Claude Code

Integrate account summaries into your CLI workflows using `get_account_summary`. Claude Code pipes this data directly into your terminal for quick review. It fits right into your existing shell scripts. You get the insights you need without any GUI intervention.

Query Google Ads metrics from the terminal

Use `search_keywords` and `get_keyword_performance` to pull data for your CI/CD pipelines. Claude Code handles the tool execution and returns the results for your scripts to parse. This allows for automated performance checks during your deployment process. You catch issues before they impact your live campaigns.

Automate Google Ads status checks

Run `get_change_status` as part of your cron jobs to monitor account health. Claude Code logs the output so you can track modifications over time. It provides a reliable way to audit your account activity. You maintain full visibility into your Google Ads performance from the command line.

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-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-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-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

Yes. Since Claude Code is terminal-based, you can trigger data fetches during your deployment pipeline. It works perfectly for automated monitoring.

Use the `claude mcp add` command with the provided URL. It registers the server so you can call tools directly from your terminal prompt.

Vinkius manages the security of the connection. Claude Code only interacts with the API tools, and no data is stored on your local machine.

It supports the entire suite of 12 tools. You can list campaigns, check budgets, and review performance metrics as needed.

The server accesses performance metrics, campaign settings, and keyword data. It does not touch your private account settings or payment information.

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