How to Use the Walmart Connect Ads MCP in Cline
Build and test ad performance dashboards using Walmart Connect Ads with your agent: Cline.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Walmart Connect Ads MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Walmart Connect Ads to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Assemble Performance Data Components
Need to calculate a complex ROI ratio? You can tell Cline to fetch raw data by calling `ads_get_keyword_performance` or getting campaign metrics using `ads_get_cpc_metrics`. It then writes the necessary component code and imports that API data into your local project. No more manual copy-pasting. Cline handles the full cycle: fetching structured data, writing the visualization logic, and showing you the diff.
Programmatic Ad Group Setup
Cline lets you write scripts to manage your ad structure. You can create new groups using `ads_create_ad_group` and then write a function that loops through thousands of keywords, calling `ads_add_keywords` for each one. It's ideal for building repeatable infrastructure code around your Walmart Connect Ads presence.
Generate Ad Health Reports in Code
You can build a CLI tool that runs diagnostics. Cline executes calls to `ads_get_item_health_report`, passing in report types like 'outOfBudgetRecommendations' or 'brand'. The resulting JSON is then used as input for your code, making the data actionable. This capability lets you turn raw ad metrics into tested, deployable software.
Set up Walmart Connect Ads MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
walmart-connect-ads-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Walmart Connect Ads refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"walmart-connect-ads-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
} Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Walmart Connect. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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