How to Get Started with Grok Bot
Grok Bot just dropped. I downloaded it on a Mac the same day and recorded myself setting it up. This is the getting started version of that. Not a feature list. What I actually clicked, what worked, and which bots I would create if I were you. What it actually is It is a team of bots on a computer that is not yours. They do the stuff you would hand a teammate. Inbox, LinkedIn, GitHub, the lot.…
Grok Bot has arrived. I set it up on a Mac and recorded the process. This guide shows what I did, what worked, and which bots I would create if I were you. What is Grok Bot? It's a team of remote bots on a computer that isn't yours. They handle tasks you'd normally delegate to a teammate. You can find samples like talent scout, account manager, inbox manager, and more on the marketing page.
Start with one bot and a name. On first run, choose a color and role, like coding and repositories, research and writing, inbox and calendar, or a mix. The onboarding is fantastic. Name your bot, answer a few questions, and it guides you. My first bot focused on coding and repositories. It needed a GitHub connector, which I later provided.
It asked what I wanted to do first: ship features, review PRs, explain codebases, or a mix. I chose a mix and asked simple questions about my GitHub repositories. The bot found a repo and asked if I wanted to close an issue. I confirmed, and it did. The bot then connected to my LinkedIn account, drafted posts and comments in my voice, and even posted a screenshot with a comment.
If you're starting from scratch, consider creating a "chief of staff" bot that sets up your team of bots based on your needs. This bot will manage everything else, making you more productive. Add bots only when you need help with a specific task.
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