Meta Ads Competitor Spy System β Import, Activate, Know Everything
Scrapes competitor Facebook & Instagram ads, analyzes them with AI, dumps everything into Google Sheets. No manual work.
This n8n workflow sells for $97+. It tracks what your competitors are running on Meta, breaks down their strategy with AI, and organizes the intel into a spreadsheet β automatically.
Think of it as hiring an ad research intern who never sleeps, never misses a campaign, and writes better notes than you do. Set it up once, let it run on schedule, and open your Google Sheet to find fresh competitor insights waiting for you.
π§ What This Actually Does
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Scrape | Pulls competitor ads from Metaβs Ad Library (Facebook + Instagram) |
| 2. Filter | Checks if itβs a bot or legit DM trigger β routes accordingly |
| 3. Analyze | AI agent (OpenAI) breaks down ad copy, hooks, CTAs, and strategy |
| 4. Store | Everything logged into Google Sheets β organized and searchable |
| 5. Notify | Results pushed to Microsoft Teams (configurable to Slack/email) |
The workflow also connects to OneDrive, SharePoint, and Dynamics CRM β built for teams that want competitor intel flowing into their existing stack.
π― Who This Is For
| If Youβreβ¦ | This Gives Youβ¦ |
|---|---|
| Running Meta Ads | Real-time view of what competitors are spending on |
| A freelancer/agency | Client-ready competitor reports on autopilot |
| In e-commerce | Ad creative inspiration without manual Ad Library browsing |
| A growth marketer | Hooks, CTAs, and messaging patterns from top performers |
π₯ Download & Setup
Two files:
| File | What It Is |
|---|---|
| Meta Ads - Competitor Research Spy.json | The n8n workflow β import directly into your n8n instance |
| Setup Guide (.txt) | Step-by-step instructions for configuring API keys and connections |
Workflow JSON: Download (59 KB)
Setup Guide: Download (6 KB)
To import: Open n8n β Workflows β Import β paste JSON or upload the file β configure your credentials (OpenAI API key, Google Sheets, Meta access) β activate.
Quick Hits
| Want | Do |
|---|---|
| β Import the JSON into n8n, connect your APIs, activate | |
| β Results auto-populate in Google Sheets | |
| β Edit the OpenAI prompts inside the workflow to match your niche |
Your competitors are running ads right now. This workflow tells you exactly what theyβre saying β and to whom.

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