How to Use the Microsoft Ads MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure the Microsoft Ads MCP Server on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Enter the command, arguments, and your Vinkius token, then restart Claude Desktop to see the tools appear.

Q: How does the search tool handle large Microsoft Ads accounts?

The searchmscampaigns tool queries the API directly to filter campaigns by name. For massive accounts, your agent will use listmscampaigns to paginate through the results to keep Claude Desktop responsive.

Pull Microsoft Ads campaign data and budget metrics directly into your Claude Desktop chat window to make instant optimization decisions.

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Audit Campaign Budgets in Claude Desktop

The `list_ms_budgets` tool pulls your shared budget details directly into your Claude Desktop chat interface. This lets you inspect current spend allocations and cross-reference them with active campaigns using `list_ms_campaigns` without swapping tabs to the web UI. By running this MCP Server locally, your Claude Desktop app queries the live API to show you exactly where your ad spend is going. You can immediately ask your agent to spot over-allocated budgets or find campaigns that are hitting their daily caps too early.

Inspect Ad Groups and Keywords via MCP Server

The `list_ms_ad_groups` tool retrieves the exact structure of your Microsoft Ads campaigns right inside Claude Desktop. Your agent uses this structure to drill down into specific ad groups using `get_ms_ad_group_details` and check performance metrics. Once you have the group details, you can call `list_ms_keywords` to see which search terms are driving your costs. This local execution lets you analyze keyword relevance and targeting settings without exposing your account credentials to external third-party tools.

Search and Filter Campaigns Instantly

The `search_ms_campaigns` tool finds specific marketing campaigns by name within your Claude Desktop workspace. You do not have to scroll through endless tables; just ask your agent to find campaigns matching your criteria and get instant details with `get_ms_campaign_details`. This integration uses the Vinkius zero-trust environment to run queries securely. Your agent can compare ad copy with `list_ms_ads` and check `list_ms_targeting_settings` to verify that your active campaigns match your current target demographics.

Setup guide

Set up Microsoft Ads MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Microsoft Ads MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Microsoft Ads MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under microsoft-ads-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Microsoft Ads MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Enter the command, arguments, and your Vinkius token, then restart Claude Desktop to see the tools appear.

No, it cannot. This MCP Server only exposes read-only tools like `list_ms_budgets` and `get_ms_account_info`, meaning your agent can analyze and report on your spend but cannot modify your actual campaign budgets.

This usually happens if your Vinkius token is expired or if the ad group ID passed to `list_ms_keywords` is incorrect. Check your connection status in the Claude Desktop developer menu to verify the server is active.

The `search_ms_campaigns` tool queries the API directly to filter campaigns by name. For massive accounts, your agent will use `list_ms_campaigns` to paginate through the results to keep Claude Desktop responsive.

Yes. Your campaign structures, keywords, and budget limits are processed inside a secure V8 Isolate Sandbox on Vinkius. The data goes directly between Claude Desktop and the Microsoft Ads API, meaning your marketing metrics are never stored or used for model training.

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