How to Use the Pinterest Ads MCP in Windsurf

Use the Pinterest Ads MCP Server in Windsurf to let Cascade analyze ad spend and optimize your audience targeting without manual input.

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Connect Pinterest Ads MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect Pinterest Ads to Windsurf — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.

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Automate Pinterest Ads audit with Windsurf

Cascade reads your performance data directly from the API. It uses `get_pinterest_analytics` to pull conversion metrics and cross-references them with `list_pinterest_campaigns` to identify budget waste. Stop digging through dashboards. Windsurf executes these lookups in the background, allowing you to see which campaigns hit your ROAS targets while the agent manages the data flow.

Sync Pinterest Ads audience data

Your agent identifies high-intent segments by calling `list_pinterest_audiences`. It pulls these details directly into your current context, mapping them against your existing ad groups. This workflow lets you adjust targeting parameters based on live data. Cascade handles the heavy lifting, ensuring your ad spend stays focused on the audiences that actually convert.

Manage Pinterest Ads creative assets

Cascade inspects your visual strategy by running `list_pinterest_pins` and `list_pinterest_catalogs`. It checks which creative assets are currently active against your campaign performance. You avoid the back-and-forth between platforms. Windsurf pulls the metadata you need to decide which pins to keep or cut, keeping your creative pipeline aligned with your current ad goals.

Setup guide

Set up Pinterest Ads MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Pinterest Ads MCP

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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Pinterest Ads payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Pinterest Ads tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Pinterest Ads MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf MCP settings and add the server configuration. Once you save the endpoint, Cascade auto-discovers the tools and prepares them for your next prompt.

This MCP server is designed for read-only access to your account data. You can pull analytics and lists to inform your strategy, but the tools do not push changes back to your live campaigns.

Vinkius manages the connection via a secure endpoint token. Your credentials stay isolated in the sandbox, and Windsurf only receives the data you explicitly ask your agent to fetch.

Cascade provides the data you need to make decisions. It uses `get_pinterest_analytics` to show you the performance, but you control the final budget adjustments based on those insights.

The server only touches your campaign metadata, audience lists, and performance reports. It never accesses your personal account settings or payment information, keeping your data footprint limited to what is required for analysis.

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