Google Ads
Query, audit, and optimize Google Ads campaigns. Supports two modes: (1) API mode for bulk operations with google-ads Python SDK, (2) Browser automation mode for users without API access - just attach
Query, audit, and optimize Google Ads campaigns. Supports two modes: (1) API mode for bulk operations with google-ads Python SDK, (2) Browser automation mode for users without API access - just attach
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Manage Google Ads accounts via API or browser automation.
Check which mode to use:
google-ads.yaml configured or GOOGLE_ADS_* env vars# Check for API config ls ~/.google-ads.yaml 2>/dev/null || ls google-ads.yaml 2>/dev/null
If no config found, ask: "Do you have Google Ads API credentials, or should I use browser automation?"
Requirements: User logged into ads.google.com in browser
browser tool with profile="chrome"1. Navigate to: ads.google.com/aw/campaigns 2. Set date range (top right date picker) 3. Snapshot the campaigns table 4. Parse: Campaign, Status, Budget, Cost, Conversions, Cost/Conv
1. Navigate to: ads.google.com/aw/keywords 2. Click "Add filter" → Conversions → Less than → 1 3. Click "Add filter" → Cost → Greater than → [threshold, e.g., $500] 4. Sort by Cost descending 5. Snapshot table for analysis
1. Navigate to keywords or campaigns view 2. Check boxes for items to pause 3. Click "Edit" dropdown → "Pause" 4. Confirm action
1. Navigate to desired view (campaigns, keywords, etc.) 2. Click "Download" icon (top right of table) 3. Select format (CSV recommended) 4. File downloads to user's Downloads folder
For detailed browser selectors: See
references/browser-workflows.md
Requirements: Google Ads API developer token + OAuth credentials
# Verify google-ads SDK python -c "from google.ads.googleads.client import GoogleAdsClient; print('OK')"Check config
cat ~/.google-ads.yaml
from google.ads.googleads.client import GoogleAdsClientclient = GoogleAdsClient.load_from_storage() ga_service = client.get_service("GoogleAdsService")
query = """ SELECT campaign.name, campaign.status, metrics.cost_micros, metrics.conversions, metrics.cost_per_conversion FROM campaign WHERE segments.date DURING LAST_30_DAYS ORDER BY metrics.cost_micros DESC """
response = ga_service.search(customer_id=CUSTOMER_ID, query=query)
query = """ SELECT ad_group_criterion.keyword.text, campaign.name, metrics.cost_micros FROM keyword_view WHERE metrics.conversions = 0 AND metrics.cost_micros > 500000000 AND segments.date DURING LAST_90_DAYS ORDER BY metrics.cost_micros DESC """
operations = [] for keyword_id in keywords_to_pause: operation = client.get_type("AdGroupCriterionOperation") operation.update.resource_name = f"customers/{customer_id}/adGroupCriteria/{ad_group_id}~{keyword_id}" operation.update.status = client.enums.AdGroupCriterionStatusEnum.PAUSED operations.append(operation)service.mutate_ad_group_criteria(customer_id=customer_id, operations=operations)
For full API reference: See
references/api-setup.md
Quick health check for any Google Ads account:
| Check | Browser Path | What to Look For |
|---|---|---|
| Zero-conv keywords | Keywords → Filter: Conv<1, Cost>$500 | Wasted spend |
| Empty ad groups | Ad Groups → Filter: Ads=0 | No creative running |
| Policy violations | Campaigns → Status column | Yellow warning icons |
| Optimization Score | Overview page (top right) | Below 70% = action needed |
| Conversion tracking | Tools → Conversions | Inactive/no recent data |
When reporting findings, use tables:
## Campaign Performance (Last 30 Days) | Campaign | Cost | Conv | CPA | Status | |----------|------|------|-----|--------| | Branded | $5K | 50 | $100| ✅ Good | | SDK Web | $10K | 2 | $5K | ❌ Pause |Recommended Actions
- PAUSE: SDK Web campaign ($5K CPA)
INCREASE: Branded budget (strong performer)
google-ads.yamlNo automatic installation available. Please visit the source repository for installation instructions.
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