Google Ads MCP by TrueClicks enables your AI (like Claude) to securely access and query your Google Ads account data. It supports both Windows and macOS, including Intel and ARM-based systems. It connects AIs to Google Ads using [GAQL.app] as a backend.
This is an unofficial Google Ads MCP integration - and as of now, no official version exists.
Unlike other open-source Multi-Client Processors (MCPs) for Google Ads, this Node.js-based MCP offers the easiest setup experience available:
- π’ No Google Cloud Project setup required
- π’ No OAuth credentials
- π’ No Developer Tokens
- π’ No Client IDs
- π’ No authentication hassles
Instead, it uses free GAQL.app, which securely handles authentication and query execution behind the scenes.
This makes it ideal for users who want to get up and running within minutes.
Ensure you have Node.js installed on your system.
- On Windows, open Command Prompt (search for "cmd" in the Start menu) and run:
winget install nodejs- On macOS, download and install Node.js from https://nodejs.org. If you need help, please refer to the screenshots at the end of this document.
- Go to https://gaql.app
- Log in using your Google account to authorize Google Ads access.
- Click the Copy GPT Token button in the top-right corner.
The application is configured via a JSON file named claude_desktop_config.json.
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Open the Claude desktop application.
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Press:
CTRL + ,(Control key and comma) on Windows/LinuxCommand + ,(Command key and comma) on macOS
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In the left sidebar, click Developer.
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Open Edit config and open
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Paste the following JSON into your configuration file:
{ "mcpServers": { "gads": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@trueclicks/google-ads-mcp-js", "--token=YOUR_GPT_TOKEN_HERE" ] } } }Important: Replace
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Exit Claude completely:
- On Windows/Linux: Hamburger menu > File > Exit
- On macOS: Right-click the Claude icon in the top-right panel and click Quit
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Restart Claude.
Youβre now ready to use Claude AI to query your Google Ads accounts.
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| Feature | Google Ads MCP (Node.js) | Other MCPs (Python/etc.) |
|---|---|---|
| Google Cloud project setup | π’ No | π§ Yes |
| OAuth Client ID required | π’ No | π§ Yes |
| Developer Token needed | π’ No | π§ Yes |
| Google Ads API familiarity | π’ No | |
| Setup complexity | π Very low | π Moderate to high |
| Backend service | βοΈ Hosted via GAQL.app | π§ Direct API integration |
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Node.js download: Screenshot of downloading Node.js from the official site.

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Claude Developer section: Screenshot of accessing the Developer section in Claude.

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Open configuration file for editing: Screenshot showing how to open
claude_desktop_config.json.
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Editing configuration JSON: Screenshot of the JSON configuration being edited.

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Restarting Claude: Screenshot showing how to quit and restart Claude from the top-right corner.

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Example prompt: Screenshot showing an example prompt using Claude with Google Ads integration.

For issues or questions, please contact ales@trueclicks.com.