Claude Code Plugin
Install burn-r8 as a Claude Code plugin. One line, auto-updates.
Install
Add burn-r8 as a marketplace in your Claude Code settings:
{
"extraKnownMarketplaces": {
"burnr8": {
"source": {
"source": "github",
"repo": "HarrisonHesslink/burnr8"
},
"autoUpdate": true
}
}
}Then run /plugin in Claude Code and enable burn-r8.
What you get
The plugin auto-registers the MCP server and includes:
60 MCP tools
All Google Ads tools (campaigns, keywords, budgets, reporting, extensions, conversions, and more). No manual MCP configuration needed.
2 Custom agents
- ads-optimizer — Finds and fixes wasted ad spend, recommends negative keywords, pauses underperformers. Full write access.
- ads-auditor — Read-only account analysis. Runs audits, pulls reports, checks conversion tracking. Cannot modify your account.
5 Slash commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/audit | Run a full 74-check Google Ads audit |
/spend | Quick spend summary for an account |
/waste | Find and fix wasted ad spend |
/launch | Launch a new search campaign |
/status | Show API usage and system status |
Google Ads audit skill
A structured 74-check audit framework covering:
- Conversion tracking setup
- Wasted spend identification
- Quality score analysis
- Ad strength evaluation
- Negative keyword coverage
- Budget allocation
Credentials
You still need Google Ads API credentials. Create a .env file in your project:
GOOGLE_ADS_DEVELOPER_TOKEN=your-developer-token
GOOGLE_ADS_CLIENT_ID=your-client-id
GOOGLE_ADS_CLIENT_SECRET=your-client-secret
GOOGLE_ADS_REFRESH_TOKEN=your-refresh-tokenSee the self-hosted setup guide for how to get these credentials.
Plugin vs Hosted
| Plugin (self-hosted) | Hosted (burnrate.sh) | |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Your own API credentials | OAuth, no developer token needed |
| Setup | One line in settings.json + .env | Sign up, connect Google Ads |
| Agents | 2 custom agents included | Use Claude's built-in agents |
| Slash commands | 5 commands included | Not available |
| Audit skill | Included | Not available |
| Price | Free forever | Free tier (50 calls/mo), Pro $29/mo |
Updates
With autoUpdate: true, the plugin updates automatically when new versions are released on GitHub.