anomaly-detector

Detect anomalies in advertising campaign metrics using Z-score and IQR methods.

1|Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Synter-Media-AI/free-skills --skill anomaly-detector-synter-media-ai
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Skill: anomaly-detector
Source: https://github.com/Synter-Media-AI/free-skills/tree/main/skills/anomaly-detector
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Synter-Media-AI/free-skills --skill anomaly-detector-synter-media-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill proactively identifies unusual fluctuations in advertising campaign metrics, preventing budget waste and performance degradation before they cause significant damage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Monitoring: Detects spend spikes, CTR/CVR drops, and other outliers.
  • Automated Alerting: Configures alert thresholds using Z-score and IQR methods.
  • Cross-Platform Analysis: Provides query patterns for major ad platforms.
  • Use Case: Automatically flag a campaign if its daily spend exceeds 150% of its projected run rate or if its CTR drops by more than 3 standard deviations.

Quick Start

Analyze the last 7 days of hourly spend data for campaign 'Summer Sale - Search' to detect any anomalies.

Frequently Asked Questions about anomaly-detector

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I detect spend spikes and performance drops in ad campaign metrics?

Detect spend spikes and performance drops by applying statistical anomaly detection using Z-score and IQR methods to your ad campaign metrics. This identifies outliers like sudden CTR or CVR drops in real-time.

How does Z-score and IQR anomaly detection work for monitoring ad metrics?

Z-score and IQR anomaly detection works for monitoring ad metrics by calculating standard deviations and interquartile ranges from historical data. Values falling outside configured thresholds are flagged as outliers for automated alerting.

Can I configure automated alert thresholds for Google Ads and Meta Ads performance monitoring?

Yes, you can configure automated alert thresholds for Google Ads and Meta Ads performance monitoring. The system provides cross-platform query patterns to flag metrics exceeding projected run rates or standard deviation limits.

What is the best way to set up real-time monitoring for advertising spend anomalies?

The best way to set up real-time monitoring for advertising spend anomalies is using Python algorithms for composite scoring. This allows you to automatically flag campaigns when daily spend exceeds 150% of projected run rates.

What are the limitations of using statistical anomaly detection for ad metrics?

A limitation of using statistical anomaly detection for ad metrics is that Z-score and IQR methods require sufficient historical data to establish accurate baselines. Without enough data, normal fluctuations might trigger false outlier alerts.

Do I need Python to analyze hourly spend data for campaign anomalies?

Yes, you need Python to analyze hourly spend data for campaign anomalies. The Skill provides Python algorithms that perform real-time monitoring and composite scoring to identify unusual fluctuations in your advertising data.