How to Use the LinkedIn Ads MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure the LinkedIn Ads MCP Server in Cursor?

Add the server configuration to your project's .cursor/mcp.json file. Once saved, Cursor detects the tools and makes them available to the AI agent during your coding sessions.

Q: How does Cursor use the LinkedIn Ads toolset during chat?

In Agent mode, Cursor calls tools like listadaccounts to discover your account IDs. It then feeds that live context directly into the code generator to write accurate API integration scripts.

Build custom reporting scripts and audit creative performance with live LinkedIn Ads data inside Cursor.

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Connect LinkedIn Ads MCP to Cursor

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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Setup LinkedIn Ads with Cursor

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Generate production-ready code with live campaign data

`list_ad_campaigns` retrieves live campaign objects directly into your Cursor chat. When you write custom reporting dashboards, the Agent mode uses real API payloads instead of static mock files, so your code works the first time you run it. This means you can build internal tools without guessing the JSON structure of the LinkedIn API. The agent queries your live setup, identifies the exact fields returned, and writes clean TypeScript or Python that matches the actual API response.

Build real-time analytics engines using the MCP Server

`get_ad_analytics` fetches raw performance metrics including clicks, spend, and impressions directly within your editor. You can tell the Cursor agent to write a script that aggregates this data and test it instantly against real-time numbers. Instead of jumping back and forth to your browser, you stay in your workspace. The MCP Server provides the raw data feed, letting you debug pagination and date filters using actual account metrics.

Inspect conversion rules and ad creatives inline

`list_ad_creatives` displays the exact creative details and text assets of your running ads directly inside Cursor. Your agent can scan these assets for broken links or outdated messaging and suggest immediate code-level fixes. It also uses `list_conversion_rules` to pull tracking configurations. This lets you write verification scripts that ensure your conversion pixels align with the active rules in your ad account.

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

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Common questions about LinkedIn Ads MCP in Cursor

Add the server configuration to your project's `.cursor/mcp.json` file. Once saved, Cursor detects the tools and makes them available to the AI agent during your coding sessions.

Yes, you can use it to build automated reporting pipelines. The `get_ad_analytics` tool allows your agent to fetch raw performance data and write scripts that format it into clean Markdown or CSV files.

In Agent mode, Cursor calls tools like `list_ad_accounts` to discover your account IDs. It then feeds that live context directly into the code generator to write accurate API integration scripts.

No, this server is read-only. It focuses on retrieving data via tools like `list_ad_campaigns` and `list_campaign_groups` to ensure you do not accidentally alter live budgets or campaigns while writing code.

Your credentials run through the Vinkius secure gateway, which handles the authentication layer. The server only accesses your account IDs, campaigns, and analytics metrics within an isolated sandbox environment, keeping your tokens safe.

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