Microsoft Ads MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Microsoft Ads through the Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool — ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Microsoft Ads and 2,500+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
{
"mcpServers": {
"microsoft-ads": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Microsoft Ads MCP Server
Connect Microsoft Ads to any AI agent via MCP.
How to Connect Microsoft Ads to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Microsoft Ads MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Microsoft Ads
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Microsoft Ads, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Microsoft Ads MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Microsoft Ads through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows — Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Microsoft Ads + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Microsoft Ads MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Microsoft Ads and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Microsoft Ads tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Microsoft Ads and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Microsoft Ads data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Microsoft Ads MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Microsoft Ads to Windsurf via MCP:
get_ms_account_info
Get account details
get_ms_ad_group_details
Get details for a specific ad group
get_ms_campaign_details
Get details for a specific campaign
list_ms_ad_groups
List ad groups in a campaign
list_ms_ads
List ads in an ad group
list_ms_budgets
List all shared budgets
list_ms_campaigns
List all Microsoft Ads campaigns
list_ms_keywords
List keywords in an ad group
list_ms_targeting_settings
) for a campaign. List targeting settings
search_ms_campaigns
Search campaigns by name
Troubleshooting Microsoft Ads MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Microsoft Ads to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Microsoft Ads + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Microsoft Ads MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Microsoft Ads with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
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AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Microsoft Ads to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.