google-ads-negatives

Generate a structured negative keyword draft from Google Ads search-term data.

Updated Jun 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/weareballpoint/google-ads-copilot --skill google-ads-negatives-weareballpoint
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: google-ads-negatives
Source: https://github.com/weareballpoint/google-ads-copilot/tree/main/skills/google-ads-negatives
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/weareballpoint/google-ads-copilot --skill google-ads-negatives-weareballpoint

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reduces wasteful spend in Google Ads by automatically generating a targeted negative keyword draft from live MCP data or manual exports, ensuring only actionable terms are added.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Negative keyword discovery: identify wasteful queries using search-term data and existing negatives.
  • Draft generation: produce a compliant Negative Keyword Draft with keyword, match type, scope, spend evidence, collateral risk, and reversibility.
  • Modes and workflow: supports connected MCP mode and export mode, with verification, retrieval ladders, and workspace memory updates.
  • Use Case: run the workflow across accounts to update workspace/negatives and deliverables for human review.

Quick Start

Run the negatives skill in connected MCP mode or with an exported CSV to generate the initial negative keyword draft.

Frequently Asked Questions about google-ads-negatives

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find negative keywords for my Google Ads campaign?

To find negative keywords, the skill analyzes search term reports from live MCP data or manual CSV exports to identify wasteful queries, cross-references existing negatives, and generates a structured draft with exact or phrase match types to prevent irrelevant traffic.

What is the best way to reduce wasted spend in Google Ads?

The best way to reduce wasted spend is to draft precise negative keywords using search term data and spend evidence. This skill identifies high-cost irrelevant queries and applies exact or phrase match types to block them without restricting your valid business scope.

Can I generate a negative keyword list from a manual Google Ads export?

Yes, you can generate a negative keyword list from a manual export. The skill supports an export mode where you upload a CSV of your search terms, verifying existing negatives and producing a compliant draft with per-term justification and reversibility.

How do I prevent broad match negatives from blocking valid traffic?

To prevent broad negatives from blocking valid traffic, the skill enforces safety rules by cross-referencing identified terms with your business scope and selecting exact or phrase match types, ensuring low collateral risk and easy reversibility for each drafted keyword.

Does this negative keyword workflow work with live Google Ads data?

Yes, the workflow works with live data in connected MCP mode. It retrieves search term reports directly, verifies current negative keywords across your account, and updates workspace memory with a detailed draft containing spend evidence and actionable match types.