burn-r8 docs

What is burn-r8?

burn-r8 is an open-source MCP server that exposes 40+ Google Ads API operations as tools your AI assistant can use directly. No dashboard, no context-switching — manage campaigns, keywords, budgets, and reporting through natural language.

Two ways to use it

Self-hosted (open source)

Run burn-r8 locally with your own Google Ads API credentials. Full control, zero cost.

pip install burnr8

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Hosted at burnrate.sh

Connect your Google Ads account via OAuth, get an MCP endpoint URL. No developer tokens, no local setup.

Get started with hosted →

What can it do?

burn-r8 includes 40+ tools across 13 categories:

• Campaigns — create, update, pause, launch
• Keywords — add, remove, research, pause
• Ad groups — create, update, manage
• Ads — create responsive search ads, set status
• Budgets — create, update, monitor
• Reporting — campaign performance, keyword performance, search terms
• Extensions — sitelinks, callouts, structured snippets, images
• Conversions — actions, goals, configuration
• Negative keywords — campaign and ad group level
• Adjustments — device bids, ad schedules
• Auditing — 74-check full account audit

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