Can I pause or enable campaigns directly through the AI agent?

Currently, the tools focus on investigative queries and performance analysis. To change the status of a campaign or ad group, please use the Google Ads UI to ensure full budget and policy compliance.

How can I check which keywords are driving the most conversions?

You can use the `getKeywordPerformance` tool for a specific ad group. It will return metrics like clicks, impressions, and CTR for each keyword, allowing the AI to identify your top contributors.

Does this integration support multiple client accounts under a manager account?

Yes! Use the `list_accessible_customers` tool to see all accounts your credentials have access to. You can then specify the target Customer ID when running performance queries.

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  "mcpServers": {
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    }
  }
}

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About Google Ads MCP Server

Connect your Google Ads account to your AI agent and gain real-time visibility into your advertising performance. Use natural language to audit campaigns, analyze keyword efficiency, and retrieve performance reports across your entire account.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Google Ads into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Google Ads and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 12 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Campaign Monitoring — List all active campaigns, check their status, and deep-dive into specific configuration settings
Ad Group & Ad Analysis — Explore ad groups and individual ads to understand your account structure and creative performance
Performance Reporting — Fetch detailed metrics (clicks, impressions, cost, conversions) for any date range through simple queries
Keyword Insights — Search for specific keywords and analyze their individual performance metrics to optimize your bidding strategy
Account Overviews — Get a high-level summary of your account's health and budget consumption across all accessible customers

The Google Ads MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Google Ads to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Google Ads MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Google Ads

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Google Ads, help me..." — 12 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Google Ads MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Google Ads through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP — no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Google Ads + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Google Ads MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Google Ads MCP Tools for Cursor (12)

These 12 tools become available when you connect Google Ads to Cursor via MCP:

get_account_summary

Get an overview of the account performance

get_ad_performance

Get performance metrics for ads in an ad group

get_campaign_details

Get detailed settings for a campaign

get_campaign_report

Fetch performance metrics for campaigns

get_change_status

Check recent changes in the account

get_keyword_performance

Get performance metrics for keywords in an ad group

list_accessible_customers

List accessible Google Ads customer accounts

list_ad_groups

List ad groups within a campaign

list_ads

List ads within an ad group

list_budgets

List account budgets

list_campaigns

List all Google Ads campaigns

search_keywords

Search for keywords and their performance

Example Prompts for Google Ads in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Google Ads immediately.

"List all my active campaigns and their current status."

"How many clicks and conversions did we get in the last 7 days?"

"Show me the top performing keywords in ad group 93021."

Troubleshooting Google Ads MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Google Ads to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Google Ads + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Google Ads MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design — tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.