How to Use the LinkedIn Ads MCP in Cursor

Q: Can I write scripts to pause LinkedIn Ads campaigns inside Cursor?

Yes, you can write and execute scripts that trigger the pausecampaign tool. The editor's agent can call this tool directly during a chat session to halt a campaign immediately.

Q: How does the Cursor agent fetch live LinkedIn Ads performance metrics?

The agent invokes the getcampaignanalytics tool to retrieve real-time performance data. It can then use this data to generate custom reports or debug your internal marketing scripts.

Q: How do I list my active ad creatives?

Ask the agent to run listcreatives in your chat panel. It will return a structured list of your active ad assets, complete with their unique identifiers and copy details.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect LinkedIn Ads to Cursor 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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Write code with real LinkedIn Ads data in Cursor

Stop coding against mock objects or outdated API documentation. When you use Cursor in Agent mode, this MCP Server lets the AI pull live data using `get_account_info` directly into your active workspace. This means you can write scripts, build internal dashboards, or create custom automation tools that interact with real, live campaign structures. The AI references actual API responses to write accurate integration code on the first try.

Automate spend controls directly from your code editor

Managing budget pacing shouldn't require manual oversight. You can build automated rules inside your editor that call `pause_campaign` or `enable_campaign` based on custom performance thresholds. Cursor helps you write and test these automation scripts. The agent uses `list_campaigns` to map out your account structure and ensure your code targets the right campaign IDs without errors.

Analyze performance trends using live campaign analytics

Build custom reporting pipelines by pulling raw performance metrics directly into your editor. The agent uses `get_campaign_analytics` and `get_account_analytics` to fetch impression, click, and cost data. You can instantly write scripts to format this data, calculate custom conversion rates, or export clean JSON payloads. No more logging into the web interface to verify if your API queries are returning the correct shapes.

Setup guide

Set up LinkedIn Ads MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

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

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the LinkedIn Ads MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent LinkedIn Ads transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the LinkedIn Ads tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about LinkedIn Ads MCP in Cursor

Add the MCP server configuration to your project's .cursor/mcp.json file. Once added, enable Agent mode in the chat panel to let the editor interact with the campaign tools.

Yes, you can write and execute scripts that trigger the `pause_campaign` tool. The editor's agent can call this tool directly during a chat session to halt a campaign immediately.

The agent invokes the `get_campaign_analytics` tool to retrieve real-time performance data. It can then use this data to generate custom reports or debug your internal marketing scripts.

Ask the agent to run `list_creatives` in your chat panel. It will return a structured list of your active ad assets, complete with their unique identifiers and copy details.

Your credentials are kept secure within your local Cursor configuration files. This ensures your private ad spend data, campaign configurations, and account metrics are never exposed to external logs.

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