Google Ads / API Reference
gads_get_keyword_simulation
Google Ads tool (extended/low-level coverage). For common tasks prefer the RECOMMENDED google_ads_* actions; use these only for advanced operations those don't cover. Get bid simulation data for a keyword.
This is a read-only tool: it retrieves keyword simulation from your Google Ads account. It changes nothing.
Ask Claude
You do not call this tool yourself. Ask for the outcome and the client picks the tool:
Get keyword simulation in my Google Ads account for [ad group id], [criterion id].
It takes 2 required and 1 optional parameter.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
ad_group_id | string | Yes | Ad Group Id |
criterion_id | string | Yes | Criterion Id |
customer_id | string | No | Customer Id |
Related Google Ads tools
gads_get_keyword_bid_estimatesgads_get_keyword_detailsgads_get_keyword_forecastgads_get_keyword_ideasgads_get_keyword_quality_scoregads_get_account_budget
Before you can call it
This tool needs a connected Google Ads account. The Google Ads connect guide covers the OAuth flow and the permissions it asks for, and the quickstart gets a client talking to the server in about five minutes.
Workflows that use this
Rather than calling tools one at a time, these skills run a whole procedure against the same account: