Tested Picks

Grow safely

The usual first-team mistakes, and the fix for each.

Your OK first
Small habits keep a growing team safe.
27 of 100

Usage runs out

Note your usage before and after you add a bot.

Replies to a 'most annoying thing' X thread, Oct 28 to 29, 2026

36 hours

A routine that never stops

One user's bot ran 36 hours recording a blank screen. Pause routines you don't need.

X reply, Oct 29, 2026

1 job

One bot doing everything

It gets messy. Give each bot one clear job.

X reply, Oct 28 to 29, 2026, plus the official docs

Checks

"Done" when it half worked

Add a checker bot, or ask for proof and links.

X reply, Oct 28, 2026

Your OK

Sending, posting, buying, paying

Keep these behind your yes. Every time.

docs.x.ai/grok-bot/bots, Oct 28, 2026

Routines: pause or test a routine in the official docs. Routine tip also on botcookbook.com.
Try this: Before you add a bot, write down your usage. Check it again a day later.