google-ads-negatives

Identify wasteful Google Ads search terms and generate negative keyword drafts.

226|42|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TheMattBerman/google-ads-copilot --skill google-ads-negatives
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Skill: google-ads-negatives
Source: https://github.com/TheMattBerman/google-ads-copilot/tree/main/skills/google-ads-negatives
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TheMattBerman/google-ads-copilot --skill google-ads-negatives

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Reduces wasted Google Ads spend by automatically generating targeted negative keyword drafts for human review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Data acquisition via Connected MCP mode or Export mode to identify waste terms.
  • Negative draft generation that proposes exact/phrase/broad exclusions with rationale and spend evidence.
  • Inventory verification across campaigns/ad groups/shared lists to avoid duplicates and conflicts.
  • Draft output updates workspace memory and uses delivery templates for review.

Quick Start

Run the negatives workflow against your Google Ads account to generate a compliant negative keyword draft for review.

Frequently Asked Questions about google-ads-negatives

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

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How do I find wasteful search terms in Google Ads and generate negative keywords?

Finding wasteful search terms requires analyzing your Google Ads account data to identify irrelevant queries draining budget. This Skill automates that process by acquiring data via connected MCP or export mode, then generating a negative keyword draft with spend evidence and exclusion rationale for review.

What is the best way to create a negative keyword draft without duplicating existing exclusions?

The best way to avoid duplicate negative keywords is using inventory verification across campaigns, ad groups, and shared lists. This checks existing exclusions before generating a draft, preventing conflicts and ensuring only valid new negative keywords are proposed for human review.

Can I analyze Google Ads waste terms if I only have an exported report instead of MCP connected?

Yes, you can analyze waste terms using export mode if you only have an exported report instead of a connected MCP. The workflow processes exported account data to identify irrelevant search terms and generates structured negative keyword drafts with documented spend evidence for review.

Does this negative keyword workflow support exact, phrase, and broad match exclusions?

Yes, the negative keyword workflow supports exact, phrase, and broad match exclusion types. It proposes these match types within the generated draft, providing specific rationale and spend evidence for each proposed exclusion to guide human decision making.

What limitations should I expect when generating negative keywords from Google Ads data?

The main limitation is that generated negative keywords are drafts requiring human review before implementation. Additionally, the workflow depends on accurate data acquisition via MCP or export mode, and inventory verification may flag conflicts with existing shared lists that require manual resolution.