How to Use the LinkedIn Ads MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we set up the LinkedIn Ads server for our team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the server details. Once committed, the MCP Server is ready for any team member with the Copilot extension to use immediately.

Q: Can we pull live campaign structures using LinkedIn Ads in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you can pull live structures easily. The listadcampaigns tool retrieves all active campaigns, allowing Copilot to help you write scripts that map campaign hierarchies.

Q: Is there a way to verify tracking setup in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you can verify tracking rules directly. The listconversionrules tool pulls your active tracking setup, letting you compare the rules against your local code implementation.

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Shared team configurations for LinkedIn Ads MCP Server

`list_ad_accounts` enables your development team to query active ad accounts directly from Copilot Chat. By committing the configuration to your repository, every developer gets instant access to the same live data tools without manual setup. This shared access simplifies collaborative debugging. When an engineer needs to verify why an account is not syncing, they can ask the MCP Server to pull the live account list directly inside VS Code.

Build and test marketing dashboards faster

`get_ad_analytics` delivers structured performance data directly into your terminal or chat panel. Developers can verify the structure of impressions and spend metrics without leaving their coding environment to look up API documentation. The agent uses `list_campaign_groups` to grab the grouping hierarchy. This lets you prototype front-end components using real data shapes, ensuring your charts and tables render correctly under actual production conditions.

Verify conversion rules and creative assets

`list_conversion_rules` queries the tracking rules established in your LinkedIn campaign manager. Your team can use this tool to verify that custom conversion events are properly configured before deploying new landing page code. Additionally, `list_ad_creatives` pulls active ad content. Developers can quickly inspect the creative assets associated with a specific campaign, making it easier to build custom internal preview tools.

Setup guide

Set up LinkedIn Ads MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the LinkedIn Ads MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the LinkedIn Ads tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent LinkedIn Ads transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/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 VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the server details. Once committed, the MCP Server is ready for any team member with the Copilot extension to use immediately.

Yes, you can pull live structures easily. The `list_ad_campaigns` tool retrieves all active campaigns, allowing Copilot to help you write scripts that map campaign hierarchies.

The server optimizes requests by fetching only necessary fields. If your team makes frequent calls, the built-in Vinkius proxy manages the traffic to prevent your API tokens from being throttled.

Yes, you can verify tracking rules directly. The `list_conversion_rules` tool pulls your active tracking setup, letting you compare the rules against your local code implementation.

The integration uses the Vinkius zero-trust sandbox, which isolates the server execution. Your sensitive marketing data, including account details, creative copy, and conversion rules, is never stored or used for model training.

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