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google_ads_sitelinks_create

Create a sitelink asset for a Google Ads campaign and link it, enforcing Google's 20-sitelink maximum per campaign.

Instructions

Create a sitelink Asset and link it to a Google Ads campaign in a two-step mutate (AssetService then CampaignAssetService). Returns {resource_name} of the created asset on success, or {error:true, error_type:'validation_error', message} when the campaign already has 20 campaign-level sitelinks (hardcoded _MAX_SITELINKS_PER_CAMPAIGN limit). Mutating — reversible only by google_ads_sitelinks_remove using the returned asset_id. The asset is newly minted per call; identical text produces duplicate assets unless deduplicated upstream.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
reasonNoWhy 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.
final_urlYesAbsolute landing URL (http:// or https://) for the sitelink. Must be a crawlable page on the advertiser's verified domain.
link_textYesLink text shown to searchers (e.g. 'Pricing'). Google Ads limits this to 25 characters.
campaign_idYesCampaign ID as a numeric string without dashes (e.g. '23743184133'). Obtain via google_ads_campaigns_list.
customer_idNoGoogle 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.
description1NoOptional first description line (max 35 characters). Only displayed when description2 is also provided and Google chooses to render the expanded format.
description2NoOptional second description line (max 35 characters). Requires description1.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changedv0.20.0
    • addedInput schema / properties / reason
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "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.",
      +  "maxLength": 500,
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. Changed1 schema field changedv0.10.37
    • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Added value: +false
  3. Addedv0.10.11
  4. Removedv0.10.9
  5. Addedv0.9.12
  6. Removedv0.9.6
  7. Addedv0.9.2
  8. Removedv0.9.1
  9. Addedv1.0.5

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden and discloses a great deal: the two-step mutate process, the exact error structure for the 20-sitelink limit, mutation and reversibility only via remove, and duplicate asset creation on identical text. These are behavioral traits beyond what structured data would convey.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Four sentences, each carrying essential information: action, return/error, reversibility, and duplication. No filler; the core purpose is front-loaded and every sentence earns its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Despite no output schema and no annotations, the description covers return format, error condition, side effects, limits, and duplication. An agent has enough context to invoke the tool correctly and anticipate outcomes, which is comprehensive for a create operation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so each parameter is already documented. The description does not add parameter-specific semantics beyond what the schema provides; it adds domain context (the 20-sitelink limit, duplication) but not parameter-level detail. Baseline of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description opens with a specific verb and resource: 'Create a sitelink Asset and link it to a Google Ads campaign.' It clearly names the operation (create + link) and differentiates it from siblings like google_ads_sitelinks_remove and google_ads_sitelinks_list, whose purposes are implied by their names.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies usage: if you need to add a sitelink to a campaign, use this tool. It does not explicitly state when to use it over alternatives or provide exclusions. It does mention reversibility via google_ads_sitelinks_remove, which hints at a related alternative, but no direct 'use this when' guidance.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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