Agent skill

Algo Ad Bidding

by asgard-ai-platform in asgard-ai-platform/skills

Implement and select ad bidding strategies from manual CPC to automated target-CPA and target-ROAS.

MITAuto-check passedMarketing & SEO

Install Algo Ad Bidding

skills CLI
$ npx skills add asgard-ai-platform/skills --skill algo-ad-bidding -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install asgard-ai-platform/skills algo-ad-bidding --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/asgard-ai-platform/skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/algo-ad-bidding .claude/skills/algo-ad-bidding && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
algo-ad-bidding
GitHub stars
242
Token cost
~1.1k tokens
SKILL.md length
429 words
Files
4 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
207
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Implement and select ad bidding strategies from manual CPC to automated target-CPA and target-ROAS.

  • Works in 4 steps: Input Validation → Core Algorithm → Verification → …
  • The user needs to choose a bidding strategy
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, When to Use, Algorithm and Output Format, plus 3 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Algo Ad Bidding is an agent skill from asgard-ai-platform/skills. Implement and select ad bidding strategies from manual CPC to automated target-CPA and target-ROAS. Use this skill when the user needs to choose a bidding strategy, set up automated bidding, or optimize bid parameters — even if they say 'what bidding strategy should I use', 'target CPA setup', or 'smart bidding configuration'.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 5 other files, including reference files (for example `examples/sample_scenario.md`, `references/learning-period.md` and `references/migration-playbook.md`).

It sits in Marketing & SEO, covering Paid advertising. The repository describes itself as: 301 open-source coding agent skills across 22 domains — methodology, judgment & gotchas packaged as Claude Agent Skills for the Asgard AI Platform. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • The user needs to choose a bidding strategy
  • Set up automated bidding
  • Optimize bid parameters — even if they say what bidding strategy should I use
  • Target CPA setup

Example prompts

  • “what bidding strategy should I use”
  • “target CPA setup”
  • “smart bidding configuration”
  • “/algo-ad-bidding”

Workflow steps

4 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Input Validation
  2. Core Algorithm
  3. Verification
  4. Output

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 4e7f4f8. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are json).

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Algo Ad Bidding loads about 1.1k tokens when it runs, and up to ~6.2k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 86 tokens; SKILL.md has 429 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~86
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.1k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~6.2k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from asgard-ai-platform/skills at commit 4e7f4f8, republished under its MIT licence (© asgard-ai-platform). 429 words, ~1,117 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/algo-ad-bidding/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 3 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
algo-ad-bidding
description
Implement and select ad bidding strategies from manual CPC to automated target-CPA and target-ROAS. Use this skill when the user needs to choose a bidding strategy, set up automated bidding, or optimize bid parameters — even if they say 'what bidding strategy should I use', 'target CPA setup', or 'smart bidding configuration'.
metadata.category
WP-37 廣告演算法
metadata.tags
advertising, bidding-strategy, automated-bidding, optimization

Ad Bidding Strategies

Overview

Bidding strategies determine how much an advertiser pays per auction. Range from manual CPC (full control) to automated strategies (Target CPA, Target ROAS, Maximize Conversions) that use ML to optimize bids in real-time based on contextual signals.

When to Use

Trigger conditions:

  • Choosing between manual and automated bidding strategies
  • Setting up or troubleshooting Target CPA / Target ROAS campaigns
  • Analyzing bid strategy performance and making adjustments

When NOT to use:

  • When designing the auction mechanism itself (use GSP/VCG)
  • When building a CTR prediction model (use CTR prediction skill)

Algorithm

IRON LAW: Automated Bidding Requires SUFFICIENT Conversion Data
Below ~30 conversions/month, the algorithm lacks signal and performs
WORSE than manual bidding. Strategy selection depends on data volume:
- < 30 conv/month: Manual CPC or Maximize Clicks
- 30-50 conv/month: Maximize Conversions
- 50+ conv/month: Target CPA
- 50+ conv/month + revenue data: Target ROAS
Phase 1: Input Validation

Assess: monthly conversion volume, conversion tracking accuracy, campaign budget, business goal (volume vs efficiency vs revenue). Gate: Conversion tracking verified, sufficient data for chosen strategy.

Phase 2: Core Algorithm

Manual CPC: Set bid per keyword. Adjust based on: device, time, location, audience performance data.

Target CPA: 1. Set target cost-per-acquisition. 2. Algorithm predicts conversion probability per auction using contextual signals. 3. Bids up for high-probability conversions, down for low. 4. Aims to average at target CPA over time.

Target ROAS: Same as CPA but optimizes for return on ad spend = conversion_value / cost.

Phase 3: Verification

Monitor: actual CPA vs target, conversion volume stability, impression share changes, budget utilization. Gate: Actual CPA within 20% of target after learning period (2-4 weeks).

Phase 4: Output

Return strategy recommendation with expected performance ranges.

Output Format

json
{
  "recommendation": {"strategy": "target_cpa", "target": 500, "currency": "TWD", "confidence": "high"},
  "expected_performance": {"cpa_range": [400, 600], "volume_change": "-10% to +15%"},
  "metadata": {"monthly_conversions": 85, "current_cpa": 550, "learning_period_days": 14}
}

Examples

Sample I/O

Input: E-commerce campaign, 120 conversions/month, current CPA=NT$450, goal: maintain CPA, increase volume Expected: Target CPA at NT$450. Expected: volume +10-20% as algorithm finds efficient auctions.

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Edge Cases
InputExpectedWhy
10 conversions/monthManual CPCInsufficient data for automation
Target CPA too aggressiveVolume drops to near zeroAlgorithm can't find profitable auctions
Conversion tracking brokenAll strategies failGarbage data → garbage optimization

Gotchas

  • Learning period volatility: First 2 weeks after switching strategies show unstable performance. Don't change targets during this period.
  • Conversion delay: If conversions take days to attribute (e.g., B2B), the algorithm optimizes on stale data. Use conversion modeling or extend the attribution window.
  • Budget as a constraint: Target CPA won't spend if it can't hit the target. Setting an aggressive CPA with a large budget doesn't increase spend — it just saves money.
  • Micro-conversions: If training on a proxy conversion (add to cart) instead of final purchase, the algorithm optimizes for the proxy. Ensure the tracked conversion aligns with business value.
  • Seasonality shocks: Automated bidding learns from recent data. Black Friday, holidays, or competitive events can throw it off. Use seasonality adjustments.

References

  • For bid strategy migration playbook, see references/migration-playbook.md
  • For learning period best practices, see references/learning-period.md

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Files

SKILL.md and 3 other files (references) in algo-ad-bidding of asgard-ai-platform/skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • examples/sample_scenario.md
  • references/learning-period.md
  • references/migration-playbook.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 4e7f4f8

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Questions about Algo Ad Bidding

What does Algo Ad Bidding do?

Implement and select ad bidding strategies from manual CPC to automated target-CPA and target-ROAS. Algo Ad Bidding is an agent skill from asgard-ai-platform/skills. Implement and select ad bidding strategies from manual CPC to automated target-CPA and target-ROAS.

When should I use Algo Ad Bidding?

Algo Ad Bidding fits situations like: the user needs to choose a bidding strategy; set up automated bidding; optimize bid parameters — even if they say what bidding strategy should I use; target CPA setup.

How do I install Algo Ad Bidding in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add asgard-ai-platform/skills --skill algo-ad-bidding -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (algo-ad-bidding in asgard-ai-platform/skills) into .claude/skills/algo-ad-bidding in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Algo Ad Bidding in Codex?

Run `npx skills add asgard-ai-platform/skills --skill algo-ad-bidding -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (algo-ad-bidding in asgard-ai-platform/skills) into .agents/skills/algo-ad-bidding in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Algo Ad Bidding in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add asgard-ai-platform/skills --skill algo-ad-bidding -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/algo-ad-bidding, .gemini/skills/algo-ad-bidding, .github/skills/algo-ad-bidding and .opencode/skills/algo-ad-bidding in your project.

What does Algo Ad Bidding need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Algo Ad Bidding is instructions for the agent only.

Does Algo Ad Bidding access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Algo Ad Bidding safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Algo Ad Bidding use?

Algo Ad Bidding is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Algo Ad Bidding use?

About 1.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.5k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 5.1k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

What are the alternatives to Algo Ad Bidding?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Algo Ad Bidding: Ad Creative (LeoYeAI/openclaw-marketing-skills, 1k stars), Blog Google (AgriciDaniel/claude-blog, 2.3k stars), Ad Account Auditor (aaron-he-zhu/aaron-marketing-skills, 2.9k stars) and Ad Creative Builder (aaron-he-zhu/aaron-marketing-skills, 2.9k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Algo Ad Bidding?

asgard-ai-platform (a GitHub organization) maintains it in asgard-ai-platform/skills, which has 242 GitHub stars. The repository holds 207 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on June 6, 2026.

Source: asgard-ai-platform/skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.