google_ads_ads_update
Update headlines or descriptions on an existing Responsive Search Ad; the omitted side is preserved. Replaces the ad and resets learning, so use for creative copy changes only.
Instructions
Updates the creative copy of an existing Responsive Search Ad by replacing headlines and/or descriptions. A supplied side is fully replaced (Google has no per-asset patch); omit a side to leave it unchanged — the omitted side is read from the current ad and preserved, so updating headlines never wipes descriptions. Returns the updated ad. Google Ads does not support in-place edit of RSA creative assets — this call typically replaces the ad with a new one under the same ID, which resets learning and triggers re-review. Mutating — not automatically reversible; record before-state with mureo_state_action_log_append if you may need to roll back. For status-only changes (pause/resume) use google_ads_ads_update_status, which is lighter-weight and does not reset learning.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| ad_id | Yes | Ad ID to update. | |
| reason | No | Why this change is being made: one or two sentences naming the evidence and the expected effect. Stored in the journal and on the action_log entry this call produces, for the operator and the next session. | |
| headlines | No | Replacement headlines (3 to 15) — the full new set, since the supplied side is replaced wholesale. Omit to keep the current headlines unchanged. Each max 30 characters display width. | |
| ad_group_id | Yes | Parent ad group ID. | |
| customer_id | No | Google Ads customer ID as a 10-digit string without dashes (e.g. '1234567890'). Optional — falls back to GOOGLE_ADS_CUSTOMER_ID / GOOGLE_ADS_LOGIN_CUSTOMER_ID from the configured credentials when omitted. | |
| descriptions | No | Replacement descriptions (2 to 4) — the full new set, since the supplied side is replaced wholesale. Omit to keep the current descriptions unchanged. Each max 90 characters display width. |