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Build an Ad Inspiration Library

Build a curated collection of inspiring ads from Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn to fuel your creative process.

Quick answer: Use the Ad Library Search tool through ToolRouter to build an ad inspiration library directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.

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Ad Library Search

Every great creative team maintains a swipe file — a curated collection of ads, headlines, and designs that inspire future work. Building this library manually by browsing ad platforms is tedious and unsystematic. Automating the collection process lets you build a comprehensive, organized reference library in minutes instead of weeks.

ToolRouter's Ad Library Search pulls ads from Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn in a single workflow. You can search by industry, competitor, keyword, or ad format to collect exactly the types of ads you want for inspiration. Each result includes the full ad copy, creative type, and advertiser information.

A well-maintained ad inspiration library accelerates creative production, improves brainstorming sessions, and helps onboard new team members by showing them what great ads look like in your space. It turns ad creative from a blank-page problem into a remix and improvement exercise.

How to build an ad inspiration library with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw

Claude helps you build an ad inspiration library through a curated search session. After finding compelling ads across Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn, discuss what makes each one effective, ask Claude to tag and categorize the best examples, or generate creative briefs inspired by the most innovative ads in your collection.

Connect ToolRouter to Claude

1Open connector settings Open Settings

2Add a custom connector with these details

Name

ToolRouter

URL

https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

3Let Claude set you up Open Claude

How to build an ad inspiration library with Claude

Once connected (see setup above), use the Ad Library Search tool:

Ask Claude: "Search for the best ads about 'marketing automation' on Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn using the Ad Library Search tool"
Claude calls search_facebook_ads, search_google_advertisers, and search_linkedin_ads
Ask: "Organize the best ones into categories: awareness, consideration, and conversion"
Claude curates and categorizes the ads into a structured inspiration library

Example prompt for Claude

Try this with Claude using the Ad Library Search tool

Search Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn for ads about "marketing automation". Curate the top 20 into an inspiration library organized by funnel stage.

Tips for Claude

Claude can organize ads by theme, format, tone, or funnel stage
Ask Claude to export the library as a structured markdown document
Build separate libraries for different product lines or campaign types

ChatGPT curates an ad inspiration library by searching across platforms and organizing the best examples by theme, format, and effectiveness. It explains what makes each ad compelling, suggests how to adapt successful approaches for your brand, and can format the collection as a shareable creative inspiration document for your team.

Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT

1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode

2Click Create app and enter these details

Name

ToolRouter

Icon

Download

Description

Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.

MCP Server URL

https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

3Check the box and click Create

How to build an ad inspiration library with ChatGPT

Once connected (see setup above), use the Ad Library Search tool:

Ask: "Find great ads about 'design tools' on Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn"
ChatGPT collects ads from all three platforms
Request: "Organize these into an inspiration library with categories and notes on why each ad is effective"
Ask for annotations explaining what makes each ad work

Example prompt for ChatGPT

Try this with ChatGPT using the Ad Library Search tool

Search Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn for "design tools" ads. Build me a swipe file with the top examples and explain why each one works.

Tips for ChatGPT

ChatGPT adds insightful annotations explaining why specific ads are effective
Ask for pattern analysis across your curated collection
Request the library in a format you can share with your creative team

Copilot builds an ad inspiration library from your IDE, ideal for developers creating creative management tools, swipe file applications, or ad template systems. Collect real ad examples alongside the code that stores and displays them, using actual ad library data to drive feature development.

Connect ToolRouter to Copilot

1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool

2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details

Server name

ToolRouter

Server description

Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.

Server URL

https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

3Set Authentication to None and click Create

How to build an ad inspiration library with Copilot

Once connected (see setup above), use the Ad Library Search tool:

Ask: "Search Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn for ads about 'developer tools'"
Review the collected ads inline
Ask: "Organize the best examples into a markdown swipe file"
Save the curated library directly in your project for team reference

Example prompt for Copilot

Try this with Copilot using the Ad Library Search tool

Search Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn ads for "developer tools". Create a markdown swipe file with the best examples.

Tips for Copilot

Save the inspiration library in your project repo for easy team access
Great for developer marketing teams building creative reference material
Update the library regularly as new ads appear in your space

OpenClaw builds ad inspiration libraries at scale by collecting ads across multiple platforms, industries, and time periods in a single automated run. The structured output includes ad copy, format metadata, targeting signals, and categorization tags, formatted for import into creative management platforms and swipe file databases.

Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw

1Install the CLI

npm install -g toolrouter-mcp

2Call tools directly from OpenClaw

toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp tools

How to build an ad inspiration library with OpenClaw

Once connected (see setup above), use the Ad Library Search tool:

Ask: "Search for ads about 'B2B software' on Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn"
OpenClaw collects ads from all three platforms
Request: "Curate the top examples into an organized inspiration library"
Export the library for your creative team

Example prompt for OpenClaw

Try this with OpenClaw using the Ad Library Search tool

Find ads about "B2B software" on Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn. Build an inspiration library with the best examples.

Tips for OpenClaw

Build separate libraries for different campaign objectives
Ask for structured output in a format your team can easily browse
Refresh the library monthly to keep inspiration current

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I build an ad inspiration library with an AI assistant?

Build a curated collection of inspiring ads from Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn to fuel your creative process. Connect the Ad Library Search tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask Claude: "Search for the best ads about 'marketing automation' on Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn using the Ad Library Search tool" Claude calls search_facebook_ads, search_google_advertisers, and search_linkedin_ads

Which AI assistants can build an ad inspiration library?

Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all build an ad inspiration library using the Ad Library Search tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.

What does the Ad Library Search tool do?

Search and analyze ads across Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, and Reddit to research competitor strategies and discover winning creative patterns.

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