# How to connect Google Ads to Claude Cowork ```json { "title": "How to connect Google Ads to Claude Cowork", "toolkit": "Google Ads", "toolkit_slug": "googleads", "framework": "Claude Cowork", "framework_slug": "claude-cowork", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/claude-cowork", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/claude-cowork.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:13:46.642Z" } ``` ## Introduction Cowork is Anthropic's AI agent for knowledge work. Think of it as Claude Code for everything else. It works autonomously with your computer, local files, and applications to accomplish complex tasks. This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your Google Ads account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to create a new customer list for holiday campaigns, get campaign details by campaign ID, list all current customer lists in your account, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security. ## Also integrate Google Ads with - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/claude-code) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/cursor) - [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/vscode) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/crew-ai) ## Connect Google Ads to Claude Cowork ### Connecting Google Ads to Claude Cowork 1. Open Customize In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top. 2. Add the Composio MCP server Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL: ```bash https://connect.composio.dev/mcp ``` ## What is Claude Cowork? Claude Cowork is Anthropic's agent for general knowledge work. It can use your computer, files, and connected applications to complete longer-running tasks across your work tools. With Composio Connect, Cowork can securely access apps like Google Ads through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent. ## What is the Google Ads MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Google Ads MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Google Ads account. It provides structured and secure access to your advertising data, so your agent can perform actions like creating customer lists, retrieving campaign details, and managing audience segments on your behalf. - Automated customer list creation: Instantly have your agent create new customer lists for targeted marketing campaigns, streamlining your segmentation workflows. - Campaign insights by ID or name: Let your agent fetch detailed information for any ad campaign using its ID or name, making reporting and optimization a breeze. - Customer list management: Ask your agent to retrieve and review all your existing customer lists, so you always know who you're targeting. - Add or remove contacts from lists: Seamlessly update audience membership by having your agent add or remove contacts from specified customer lists for more dynamic targeting. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `GOOGLEADS_ADD_OR_REMOVE_TO_CUSTOMER_LIST` | Add or remove to customer list | AddOrRemoveToCustomerList Tool will add a contact to a customer list in Google Ads. Note: It takes 6 to 12 hours for changes to be reflected in the customer list. Email addresses must comply with Google Ads policies and applicable privacy/consent laws. | | `GOOGLEADS_CREATE_CUSTOMER_LIST` | Create customer list | Creates a customer list in Google Ads. Note: Requires an authenticated Google Ads connection with customer_id configured. Email-based lists must comply with Google Ads policies and applicable privacy/consent laws. Membership updates can take many hours to propagate; targeting eligibility is not immediate after creation. | | `GOOGLEADS_GET_CAMPAIGN_BY_ID` | Get Campaign By Id | GetCampaignById Tool returns details of a campaign in Google Ads. Requires an active Google Ads OAuth connection with the correct customer_id configured; missing or mismatched customer_id will cause empty results. | | `GOOGLEADS_GET_CAMPAIGN_BY_NAME` | Get campaign by name | Queries Google Ads via SQL to retrieve a campaign by its exact name. Requires an active Google Ads connection with valid customer_id and appropriate OAuth scopes. | | `GOOGLEADS_GET_CUSTOMER_LISTS` | Get customer lists | GetCustomerLists Tool lists all customer lists (audience/remarketing lists) in Google Ads. These are user segments for targeting, not Google Ads accounts — list IDs are distinct from account IDs. When multiple lists share similar names, review all returned results before selecting one for downstream operations. | | `GOOGLEADS_LIST_ACCESSIBLE_CUSTOMERS` | List Accessible Customers | ListAccessibleCustomers retrieves all Google Ads customer accounts accessible to the authenticated user. Returns resource names of customers (e.g., customers/1234567890) that can be accessed with the current OAuth credentials. Use this action to discover which customer IDs are available before making other API calls. Use this action when you need to determine which customer accounts the authenticated user has access to, or when you want to populate a dropdown of available accounts for the user to select from. | | `GOOGLEADS_MUTATE_AD_GROUPS` | Mutate Ad Groups | Create, update, or remove ad groups within Google Ads campaigns. Supports batch operations with multiple ad group changes in a single request. Use when you need to manage ad groups programmatically, such as creating new ad groups for campaigns, updating ad group settings or status, or removing ad groups that are no longer needed. This action is irreversible for remove operations — deleted ad groups cannot be recovered once removed. | | `GOOGLEADS_MUTATE_CAMPAIGNS` | Mutate Campaigns | Create, update, or remove Google Ads campaigns in batch. Supports multiple operations (create, update, remove) in a single request. Use when managing campaign lifecycle, applying bulk changes, or automating campaign management workflows. This action is irreversible for remove operations — deleted campaigns cannot be recovered. Plan accordingly and consider using validate_only=true to test changes before applying them. | | `GOOGLEADS_SEARCH_STREAM_GAQL` | Search Stream GAQL | Execute a Google Ads Query Language (GAQL) query and stream all results in a single response. This method is more efficient than paginated search for bulk data retrieval of campaigns, ad groups, and performance metrics (clicks, impressions, cost). Use this action when you need the entire result set without pagination. Results are returned as a single response containing all matching rows. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Google Ads MCP server connects Claude Cowork to your Google Ads account through Composio. Once connected, Cowork can use the available Google Ads tools and triggers to complete tasks on your behalf. ## Complete Code None listed. ## How to build Google Ads MCP Agent with another framework - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/claude-code) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/cursor) - [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/vscode) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googleads/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Metaads](https://composio.dev/toolkits/metaads) - Metaads is Meta's official Ads API that lets you manage, analyze, and optimize your Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns. Streamline ad operations and gain deeper insights with robust automation. - [Adrapid](https://composio.dev/toolkits/adrapid) - Adrapid is a platform for rapid creation of digital marketing visuals using templates. It streamlines design workflows for banners, images, and HTML5 content with automation. - [Adyntel](https://composio.dev/toolkits/adyntel) - Adyntel is an API that retrieves LinkedIn ads for any company using a domain or LinkedIn Page ID. Easily access competitive ad intelligence to power your marketing workflows. - [Beaconstac](https://composio.dev/toolkits/beaconstac) - Beaconstac is a platform for creating and managing QR codes and proximity beacons. It helps businesses engage customers and track marketing performance with powerful analytics. - [Campaign cleaner](https://composio.dev/toolkits/campaign_cleaner) - Campaign cleaner is an email campaign optimization tool that boosts compatibility and deliverability across email clients. It helps marketers get better results by cleaning, enhancing, and ensuring high performance for every campaign. - [Deadline funnel](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deadline_funnel) - Deadline Funnel lets you create personalized deadlines and timers for your marketing campaigns. It helps marketers boost conversions by adding authentic urgency to offers. - [Instantly](https://composio.dev/toolkits/instantly) - Instantly is a platform for automating cold email outreach, managing leads, and optimizing deliverability. Get better results from email campaigns with minimal manual effort. - [Proofly](https://composio.dev/toolkits/proofly) - Proofly is a social proof platform that displays real-time notifications of customer activity on your site. It helps you increase website conversions by building trust and urgency for visitors. - [Segmetrics](https://composio.dev/toolkits/segmetrics) - Segmetrics is a marketing analytics platform that reveals detailed insights into your customer journeys. It helps businesses optimize marketing strategies with accurate, actionable reporting. - [Semrush](https://composio.dev/toolkits/semrush) - Semrush is a leading SEO tool suite for keyword research, competitor analysis, and campaign tracking. It empowers marketers to improve search rankings and optimize online visibility. - [Sendloop](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sendloop) - Sendloop is an all-in-one email marketing platform built for SaaS, e-commerce, and small businesses. It makes it easy to send campaigns, manage lists, and track results—all in one place. - [Sidetracker](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sidetracker) - Sidetracker is a marketing analytics platform that tracks expenses, sales funnels, and customer journeys. It helps optimize marketing spend and visualize campaign performance from start to finish. - [Stannp](https://composio.dev/toolkits/stannp) - Stannp is an API-driven direct mail platform for sending postcards and letters programmatically. It lets you automate physical mail delivery—no manual printing or mailing required. - [Tapfiliate](https://composio.dev/toolkits/tapfiliate) - Tapfiliate is an affiliate and referral tracking platform for businesses. It helps companies efficiently manage, track, and grow their affiliate programs. - [Tpscheck](https://composio.dev/toolkits/tpscheck) - Tpscheck is a real-time service for verifying UK phone numbers against TPS and CTPS registers. It helps prevent unwanted marketing calls and ensures compliance with UK telemarketing laws. - [Gmail](https://composio.dev/toolkits/gmail) - Gmail is Google's email service with powerful spam protection, search, and G Suite integration. It keeps your inbox organized and makes communication fast and reliable. - [Google Calendar](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlecalendar) - Google Calendar is a time management service for scheduling meetings, events, and reminders. It streamlines personal and team organization with integrated notifications and sharing options. - [Google Drive](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive) - Google Drive is a cloud storage platform for uploading, sharing, and collaborating on files. It's perfect for keeping your documents accessible and organized across devices. - [Outlook](https://composio.dev/toolkits/outlook) - Outlook is Microsoft's email and calendaring platform for unified communications and scheduling. It helps users stay organized with powerful email, contacts, and calendar management. - [Twitter](https://composio.dev/toolkits/twitter) - Twitter is a social media platform for sharing real-time updates, conversations, and news. Stay connected, informed, and engaged with communities worldwide. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Google Ads MCP? With a standalone Google Ads MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Google Ads tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Google Ads and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Cowork? Yes, you can. Claude Cowork fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Google Ads tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Google Ads while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Google Ads scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do. ### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router? All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Google Ads data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)