Automate Meta Ads Operations with n8n + Pipeboard MCP
Use n8n's AI Agent with Pipeboard MCP to automate reporting, budget pacing, and daily triage—while keeping human approvals and a clear audit trail.
- Save hours weekly with scheduled, AI‑generated reports.
- Standardize triage and budget checks across accounts.
- Approve changes in Slack and keep an auditable history.
- Safer access: MCP tools scope what the Agent can do.
Setup Guide
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Generate an API token
Create a token to authorize the n8n MCP tool.
Open pipeboard.co/settings#api-tokens →3
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Import the starter workflow
Use our template that generates weekly AI reports to Slack.
Open the n8n template →
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Configure credentials for the MCP tool
In the workflow's AI Agent, configure the Meta Ads MCP tool:
- Transport: HTTP Streamable
- Authentication: Bearer Auth
- Paste your Pipeboard API token into the Bearer credential and save
Alternative: If you have trouble configuring Bearer Auth in n8n, you can use query parameter authentication by appending ?token=YOUR_TOKEN to the MCP URL (https://mcp.pipeboard.co/meta-ads-mcp?token=YOUR_TOKEN). However, header authentication (Bearer Auth) is more secure and recommended.
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Customize and run
Fine-tune the workflow for your specific needs:
- Optional: connect Slack credentials to deliver reports
- Adjust schedule (e.g., Fridays at 3pm) and time range
- Scope to specific ad accounts or campaigns
- Add approval nodes for safe budget/status changes