Google AdWords MCP Server by CData

Name: Google AdWords MCP Server by CData
Author: CDataSoftware

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About Google AdWords MCP Server by CData

This project builds a read-only MCP server. For full read, write, update, delete, and action capabilities and a simplified setup, check out our free [CData MCP Server for Google AdWords (beta)](https://www.cdata.com/download/download.aspx?sku=DZZK-V&type=beta).

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "{classname_dash}": {
      "command": "PATH\\TO\\java.exe",
      "args": [
        "-jar",
        "PATH\\TO\\CDataMCP-jar-with-dependencies.jar",
        "PATH\\TO\\google-adwords.prp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Google AdWords MCP Server by CData?

This is a read-only MCP server that allows LLMs like Claude Desktop to query live Google AdWords data using natural language. It wraps the CData JDBC Driver for Google AdWords, which exposes Google AdWords as relational SQL models.

How to use Google AdWords MCP Server by CData?

Clone the repository, build with Maven (mvn clean install), install and license the CData JDBC Driver for Google AdWords, configure the connection string using the driver’s utility, create a .prp file with the JDBC URL and other properties, then add the server to your Claude Desktop config (claude_desktop_config.json). The server communicates over stdio and must run on the same machine as the client.

Key features of Google AdWords MCP Server by CData

Read-only access to Google AdWords data
Exposes tables and columns via get_tables and get_columns tools
Execute SQL SELECT queries via run_query tool
Uses CData JDBC Driver for relational SQL access
Supports OAuth authentication via the JDBC driver

Use cases of Google AdWords MCP Server by CData

Querying live AdWords campaign performance in natural language
Retrieving ad group or keyword metrics without writing SQL
Integrating AdWords data into Claude Desktop conversations
Exploring tables and columns in the AdWords data source

FAQ from Google AdWords MCP Server by CData

Is this server read-only or can I write/update/delete data?

The README explicitly states this project builds a read-only MCP server. Write, update, delete, and action capabilities are available in the separate CData MCP Server beta.

What dependencies are required to run the server?

You need Java, Maven (to build the JAR), and the CData JDBC Driver for Google AdWords installed and licensed. The driver must be on the local machine.

How does authentication work?

Authentication uses OAuth, handled by the CData JDBC Driver. During connection string setup, you authenticate in your browser. The connection string includes InitiateOAuth=GETANDREFRESH.