Agent skill · marketing growth · aiskillstore
competitive-ads-extractor
Extracts and analyzes competitors' ads from ad libraries (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) to understand what messaging, problems, and creative approaches are working. Helps inspire and improve your own ad campaigns.
Why this skill is useful
Provides domain-specific insights and analysis patterns for extracting and understanding competitor ad strategies that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires facebook, linkedin account access. About 5k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Competitive Ads Extractor This skill extracts your competitors' ads from ad libraries and analyzes what's working—the problems they're highlighting, use cases they're targeting, and copy/creative that's resonating. When to Use This Skill Researching competitor ad strategies Finding inspiration for your own ads Understanding market positioning Identifying successful ad patterns Analyzing messaging that works Discovering new use cases or pain points Planning ad campaigns with proven concepts What This Skill Does 1. Extracts Ads: Scrapes ads from Facebook Ad Library, LinkedIn, etc. 2. Captures Screenshots: Saves visual copies of all ads 3. Analyzes Messaging: Identifies problems, use cases, and value props 4. Categorizes Ads: Groups by theme, audience, or format 5. Identifies Patterns: Finds common successful approaches 6. Provides Insights: Explains why certain ads likely perform well How to Use Basic Extraction Specific Analysis Competitive Set Specific Platform Example User: "Extract ads from Notion on Facebook Ad Library and tell me what messaging is working for them." Process: Output: Inspired by: Sumant Subrahmanya's use case from Lenny's Newsletter What You Can Learn Messaging Analysis What problems they emphasize How they position against competition Value propositions that resonate Target audience segments Creative Patterns Visual styles that work Video vs. static image performance Color schemes and branding Layout patterns Copy Formulas Headline structures Call-to-action patterns Length and tone Emotional triggers Campaign Strategy Seasonal campaigns Product launch approaches Feature announcement tactics Retargeting patterns Best Practices Legal & Ethical ✓ Only use for research and inspiration ✓ Don't copy ads directly ✓ Respect intellectual property ✓ Use insights to inform original creative ✗ Don't plagiarize copy or steal designs Analysis Tips 1. Look for patterns: What themes repeat? 2. Track over time: Save ads monthly to see evolution 3. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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