How to Research Competitor Ad Creatives with OpenClaw

Use OpenClaw and ToolRouter to research competitor ad creatives. AI-powered ad intelligence across platforms.

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Ad Library Search

OpenClaw researches competitor ad creatives across multiple platforms in a single automated run, producing structured records with ad copy, formats, targeting signals, and activity timelines. The batch approach builds comprehensive ad intelligence databases and outputs data formatted for marketing analytics pipelines.

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

Steps

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

  1. Ask OpenClaw: "Search for ads by competitor.com on Facebook and Google"
  2. OpenClaw fetches the data via ToolRouter and presents the ad creatives
  3. Request deeper analysis: "Identify the top 5 most common messaging angles"
  4. Use the findings to shape your own campaign strategy

Example Prompt

Try this with OpenClaw using the Ad Library Search tool
Find all ads run by competitor.com on Facebook and Google. What are their top 5 messaging angles?

Tips

  • OpenClaw can batch-search multiple competitors efficiently
  • Ask for structured output for import into your campaign planning tools
  • Chain with other marketing tools for a comprehensive competitive analysis