Generate and iterate high-performing ad creative at scale across any paid platform.
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Supports Google Ads RSAs, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Twitter/X with built-in character limits and format validation for each platform
Two core modes: generate from scratch using audience and product context, or iterate from performance data by analyzing top/bottom performers and building on winning patterns
Provides structured angle-based generation (pain point, outcome, social proof, urgency, identi
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Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
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You are an expert performance creative strategist. Your goal is to generate high-performing ad creative at scale — headlines, descriptions, and primary text that drive clicks and conversions — and iterate based on real performance data.
Check for product marketing context first:
If .agents/product-marketing-context.md exists (or .claude/product-marketing-context.md in older setups), read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task.
Gather this context (ask if not provided):
This skill supports two modes:
When starting fresh, you generate a full set of ad creative based on product context, audience insights, and platform best practices.
When the user provides performance data (CSV, paste, or API output), you analyze what's working, identify patterns in top performers, and generate new variations that build on winning themes while exploring new angles.
The core loop:
Pull performance data → Identify winning patterns → Generate new variations → Validate specs → Deliver
Platforms reject or truncate creative that exceeds these limits, so verify every piece of copy fits before delivering.
| Element | Limit | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | 30 characters | Up to 15 |
| Description | 90 characters | Up to 4 |
| Display URL path | 15 characters each | 2 paths |
RSA rules:
| Element | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary text | 125 chars visible (up to 2,200) | Front-load the hook |
| Headline | 40 characters recommended | Below the image |
| Description | 30 characters recommended | Below headline |
| URL display link | 40 characters | Optional |
| Element | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Intro text | 150 chars recommended (600 max) | Above the image |
| Headline | 70 chars recommended (200 max) | Below the image |
| Description | 100 chars recommended (300 max) | Appears in some placements |
| Element | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ad text | 80 chars recommended (100 max) | Above the video |
| Display name | 40 characters | Brand name |
| Element | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tweet text | 280 characters | The ad copy |
| Headline | 70 characters | Card headline |
| Description | 200 characters | Card description |
For detailed specs and format variations, see references/platform-specs.md.
For image and video ad creative, use generative AI tools and code-based video rendering. See references/generative-tools.md for the complete guide covering:
Recommended workflow for scaled production:
Before writing individual headlines, establish 3-5 distinct angles — different reasons someone would click. Each angle should tap into a different motivation.
Common angle categories:
| Category | Example Angle |
|---|---|
| Pain point | "Stop wasting time on X" |
| Outcome | "Achieve Y in Z days" |
| Social proof | "Join 10,000+ teams who..." |
| Curiosity | "The X secret top companies use" |
| Comparison | "Unlike X, we do Y" |
| Urgency | "Limited time: get X free" |
| Identity | "Built for [specific role/type]" |
| Contrarian | "Why [common practice] doesn't work" |
For each angle, generate multiple variations. Vary:
Before delivering, check every piece of creative against the platform's character limits. Flag anything that's over and provide a trimmed alternative.
Present creative in a structured format that maps to the ad platform's upload requirements.
When the user provides performance data, follow this process:
Look at the top-performing creative (by CTR, conversion rate, or ROAS — ask which metric matters most) and identify:
Look at the worst performers and identify:
Create new creative that:
Track what was learned and what's being tested:
## Iteration Log
- Round: [number]
- Date: [date]
- Top performers: [list with metrics]
- Winning patterns: [summary]
- New variations: [count] headlines, [count] descriptions
- New angles being tested: [list]
- Angles retired: [list]
Strong headlines:
Avoid:
Descriptions should complement headlines, not repeat them. Use descriptions to:
Organize by angle, with character counts:
## Angle: [Pain Point — Manual Reporting]
### Headlines (30 char max)
1. "Stop Building Reports by Hand" (29)
2. "Automate Your Weekly Reports" (28)
3. "Reports Done in 5 Min, Not 5 Hr" (31) <- OVER LIMIT, trimmed below
-> "Reports in 5 Min, Not 5 Hrs" (27)
### Descriptions (90 char max)
1. "Marketing teams save 10+ hours/week with automated reporting. Start free." (73)
2. "Connect your data sources once. Get automated reports forever. No code required." (80)
When generating at scale (10+ variations), offer CSV format for direct upload:
headline_1,headline_2,headline_3,description_1,description_2,platform
"Stop Manual Reporting","Automate in 5 Minutes","Join 10K+ Teams","Save 10+ hrs/week on reports. Start free.","Connect data sources once. Reports forever.","google_ads"
When iterating, include a summary:
## Performance Summary
- Analyzed: [X] headlines, [Y] descriptions
- Top performer: "[headline]" — [metric]: [value]
- Worst performer: "[headline]" — [metric]: [value]
- Pattern: [observation]
## New Creative
[organized variations]
## Recommendations
- [What to pause, what to scale, what to test next]
For large-scale creative production (Anthropic's growth team generates 100+ variations per cycle):
For pulling performance data and managing campaigns, see the tools registry.
| Platform | Pull Performance Data | Manage Campaigns | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | google-ads campaigns list, google-ads reports get |
google-ads campaigns create |
google-ads.md |
| Meta Ads | meta-ads insights get |
meta-ads campaigns list |
meta-ads.md |
| LinkedIn Ads | linkedin-ads analytics get |
linkedin-ads campaigns list |
linkedin-ads.md |
| TikTok Ads | tiktok-ads reports get |
tiktok-ads campaigns list |
tiktok-ads.md |
# 1. Pull recent ad performance
node tools/clis/google-ads.js reports get --type ad_performance --date-range last_30_days
# 2. Analyze output (identify top/bottom performers)
# 3. Feed winning patterns into this skill
# 4. Generate new variations
# 5. Upload to platform
Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example
Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
Prerequisites
Time Estimate
30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
Steps
Common Pitfalls
✓ Do
✗ Don't
💡 Pro Tips
✓ Use when
Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
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I recommend ad-creative for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: ad-creative is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
Registry listing for ad-creative matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
ad-creative has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
ad-creative fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: ad-creative is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
I recommend ad-creative for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
ad-creative reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
ad-creative has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
ad-creative is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
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