Microsoft Ads MCP Server
Create and manage Microsoft Advertising campaigns programmatically. This MCP server enables full campaign management for Bing and DuckDuckGo search ads.
Why Microsoft Advertising?
- DuckDuckGo Integration - Microsoft Advertising powers DDG search ads, reaching privacy-conscious users
- Lower CPCs - Often 30-50% cheaper than Google Ads
- Bing + Yahoo + AOL - Access to the full Microsoft Search Network
- Import from Google - Easy migration of existing campaigns
Setup
1. Install the MCP server
git clone https://github.com/Duartemartins/microsoft-ads-mcp-server.git
cd microsoft-ads-mcp-server
pip install -r requirements.txt
2. Get credentials
- Microsoft Ads Account: Sign up at ads.microsoft.com
- Developer Token: Apply at developers.ads.microsoft.com
- Azure AD App: Create at portal.azure.com with redirect URI
https://login.microsoftonline.com/common/oauth2/nativeclient
3. Configure mcporter
Add to ~/.mcporter/mcporter.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"microsoft-ads": {
"command": "python3",
"args": ["/path/to/microsoft-ads-mcp-server/server.py"],
"type": "stdio",
"env": {
"MICROSOFT_ADS_DEVELOPER_TOKEN": "your_token",
"MICROSOFT_ADS_CLIENT_ID": "your_azure_app_client_id"
}
}
}
}
4. Authenticate
mcporter call microsoft-ads.get_auth_url
# Open URL in browser, sign in, copy redirect URL
mcporter call microsoft-ads.complete_auth '{"redirect_url": "https://login.microsoftonline.com/common/oauth2/nativeclient?code=..."}'
Available Tools
Account Management
mcporter call microsoft-ads.search_accounts
Campaign Operations
# List campaigns
mcporter call microsoft-ads.get_campaigns
# Create campaign (starts paused for safety)
mcporter call microsoft-ads.create_campaign '{"name": "My Campaign", "daily_budget": 20}'
# Activate or pause
mcporter call microsoft-ads.update_campaign_status '{"campaign_id": 123456, "status": "Active"}'
Ad Groups
# List ad groups
mcporter call microsoft-ads.get_ad_groups '{"campaign_id": 123456}'
# Create ad group
mcporter call microsoft-ads.create_ad_group '{"campaign_id": 123456, "name": "Product Keywords", "cpc_bid": 1.50}'
Keywords
# List keywords
mcporter call microsoft-ads.get_keywords '{"ad_group_id": 789012}'
# Add keywords (Broad, Phrase, or Exact match)
mcporter call microsoft-ads.add_keywords '{"ad_group_id": 789012, "keywords": "buy widgets, widget store", "match_type": "Phrase", "default_bid": 1.25}'
Ads
# List ads
mcporter call microsoft-ads.get_ads '{"ad_group_id": 789012}'
# Create Responsive Search Ad
mcporter call microsoft-ads.create_responsive_search_ad '{
"ad_group_id": 789012,
"final_url": "https://example.com/widgets",
"headlines": "Buy Widgets Online|Best Widget Store|Free Shipping",
"descriptions": "Shop our selection. Free shipping over $50.|Quality widgets at great prices."
}'
Reporting
# Submit report request
mcporter call microsoft-ads.submit_campaign_performance_report '{"date_range": "LastWeek"}'
mcporter call microsoft-ads.submit_keyword_performance_report '{"date_range": "LastMonth"}'
mcporter call microsoft-ads.submit_search_query_report '{"date_range": "LastWeek"}'
mcporter call microsoft-ads.submit_geographic_report '{"date_range": "LastMonth"}'
# Check status and get download URL
mcporter call microsoft-ads.poll_report_status
Other
mcporter call microsoft-ads.get_budgets
mcporter call microsoft-ads.get_labels
Complete Workflow Example
# 1. Check account
mcporter call microsoft-ads.search_accounts
# 2. Create campaign
mcporter call microsoft-ads.create_campaign '{"name": "PopaDex - DDG Search", "daily_budget": 15}'
# Returns: Campaign ID 123456
# 3. Create ad group
mcporter call microsoft-ads.create_ad_group '{"campaign_id": 123456, "name": "Privacy Keywords", "cpc_bid": 0.75}'
# Returns: Ad Group ID 789012
# 4. Add keywords
mcporter call microsoft-ads.add_keywords '{
"ad_group_id": 789012,
"keywords": "privacy search engine, private browsing, anonymous search",
"match_type": "Phrase",
"default_bid": 0.60
}'
# 5. Create ad
mcporter call microsoft-ads.create_responsive_search_ad '{
"ad_group_id": 789012,
"final_url": "https://popadex.com",
"headlines": "PopaDex Private Search|Search Without Tracking|Privacy-First Search Engine",
"descriptions": "Search the web without being tracked. No ads, no profiling.|Your searches stay private. Try PopaDex today."
}'
# 6. Activate campaign
mcporter call microsoft-ads.update_campaign_status '{"campaign_id": 123456, "status": "Active"}'
# 7. Check performance after a few days
mcporter call microsoft-ads.submit_campaign_performance_report '{"date_range": "LastWeek"}'
mcporter call microsoft-ads.poll_report_status
Match Types
| Type | Syntax | Triggers |
|---|---|---|
| Broad | keyword |
Related searches, synonyms |
| Phrase | "keyword" |
Contains phrase in order |
| Exact | [keyword] |
Exact match only |
Report Columns
Campaign Reports: CampaignName, Impressions, Clicks, Ctr, AverageCpc, Spend, Conversions, Revenue
Keyword Reports: Keyword, AdGroupName, CampaignName, Impressions, Clicks, Ctr, AverageCpc, Spend, Conversions, QualityScore
Search Query Reports: SearchQuery, Keyword, CampaignName, Impressions, Clicks, Spend, Conversions
Geographic Reports: Country, State, City, CampaignName, Impressions, Clicks, Spend, Conversions
Tips
- Start paused - Campaigns are created paused by default. Review before activating.
- Use Phrase match - Good balance between reach and relevance for most keywords.
- Multiple headlines - RSAs need 3-15 headlines (30 chars each) and 2-4 descriptions (90 chars each).
- Check search queries - Review actual search terms to find negative keywords.
- Geographic targeting - Use geo reports to optimize by location.
Credits
MCP Server: github.com/Duartemartins/microsoft-ads-mcp-server
Built with FastMCP and the Bing Ads Python SDK