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What You Need to Know About Grok Bot... (it's not that good)

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Product Review

Product reviewed: Grok Bot (Grokbot)

The video presents Grokbot as an early beta (launched Aug 11, 2026) that works less like a standard chatbot and more like a persistent team of AI agents capable of executing work in the background on remote compute.

Main features / what it does

  • AI agent “team” (not just one agent): You can create multiple agents with roles/titles/descriptions and have them communicate in a Slack-like DM/workspace UI.

  • Always-on cloud computer: Each agent gets a persistent virtual desktop (cloud/VPS-style) with:

    • Browser
    • File system
    • Terminal
    • Runs 24/7, can remain automatically signed in
    • Agents only “ping” you when human action is needed

  • Runs tasks on a remote browser and/or your local machine:

    • Cloud/remote browser: persistent session; easier credential handling
    • Local computer access: requires approval flows The video emphasizes being specific about which browser/session will be used.

  • Routines / scheduled and trigger-based automation:

    • Can be scheduled (e.g., weekdays at a set time)
    • Can trigger from Slack messages (example: tracking sponsorships and sending reminders)

  • “Teach a task” (learn from demonstration):

    • You record yourself performing a workflow in the browser
    • Grokbot generates a reusable “skill” the agent can repeat later

  • Connectors and limitations:

    • Uses connectors (examples discussed include Slack and an attempted X/Twitter connection)

  • Closed-source + limited customization:

    • Uses Grok models from xAI
    • Users can’t bring/change models, and customization is described as limited

Pricing / availability mentioned

  • Entry price starts at $200/month
  • Requires plans such as:
    • Super Grok Heavy
    • Cursor Ultra
    • Teams Premium
  • Includes a 7-day free trial

User experience (as shown/claimed)

  • Setup: Download a desktop app (Windows/Mac) or use the mobile app; sign in with the appropriate plan/account.
  • Interface: Slack-like agent chat experience, including agent creation and tagging/delegation.
  • Browser speed: The cloud computer is described as a bit slow (VPS-like).
  • Human-in-the-loop moments: If sign-in/approval is required, you can watch actions and manually take over.
  • Reliability issues observed:
    • Some connectors don’t work (notably X/Twitter failing after many attempts)
    • Some tasks can hang without finishing

Pros (positive points mentioned)

  • Major differentiator: persistent, always-on cloud computer for agent work
  • Multiple agents can coordinate, delegate, and run in the background
  • Powerful browser automation, including:
    • Maintaining session state / staying logged in
    • Running workflows even when you’re not at your computer (including from mobile)
  • Routines enable ongoing automation
  • Teach-by-demo can produce repeatable “skills”
  • If you already pay for Grok/XAI plans, the video suggests it may be “great” to use

Cons (negative points mentioned)

  • Very expensive: about $200/month; difficult for typical users to justify
  • Not significantly better than alternatives (see comparisons)
  • Security/maturity concerns:
    • The video explicitly notes the browser feature is “not the most secure thing in the world”
  • Closed source + limited customization:
    • Can’t swap models or heavily customize
  • Connector reliability problems:
    • X/Twitter wouldn’t connect even after many tries
    • Some connections time out
  • Task reliability issues: agents sometimes hang and don’t finish

Comparisons made

The video compares Grokbot’s value against:

  • Hermes Agent
  • Buzz (previously reviewed, described as open source)

Main claim: At $200/month, Grokbot is not significantly better than these tools, and the alternatives offer better value. The video also notes that Buzz can use any model/any agent via integrations.

Notable workflow example (bonus demonstration)

Grokbot uses agents to create and deploy an interactive presentation via here.now:

  • The video claims deployment is free
  • Default 24 hours live
  • It can be made permanent by connecting an account
  • Grokbot/agent outputs are deployed through an agent “skill” copied into Grokbot

Unique points list (consolidated)

  1. Early beta; launched Aug 11, 2026; created from an internal SpaceX AI prototype opened up with Cursor
  2. Grokbot = persistent team of always-on AI agents (not just a chatbot)
  3. Agents access a cloud computer with browser/file system/terminal
  4. Team workspace is Slack-like; agents can talk to each other
  5. Delegation/tagging between agents is possible
  6. Agents only ask the user when human action is needed
  7. Agents can be created with roles/title/description; notification toggles
  8. Agents can run in a remote browser or on the user’s local machine with approval flow
  9. Cloud computer is always-on and can keep accounts signed in
  10. Demonstrated agent-created interactive HTML presentation deployed via here.now (free, 24-hour default)
  11. Routines: scheduled or trigger-based; example includes Slack message triggers
  12. Teach a task: record a workflow and generate a reusable skill (“learn from demonstration”)
  13. Closed-source; uses Grok models only; limited customization (can’t change models)
  14. Cost is high: $200/month entry; 7-day free trial
  15. Reliability/connector issues: X/Twitter repeatedly fails; other connectors time out
  16. Sometimes tasks hang and never complete
  17. Security concern: remote browser isn’t “most secure”
  18. Overall value critique: useful mainly if you already pay for Grok plans; otherwise not worth $200 versus alternatives like Hermes/Buzz

Speakers / multiple-view section

  • Single speaker/primary reviewer throughout the video
  • Their guidance is consistent: “cool beta” with standout cloud-browser differentiation, but too expensive and not reliable/secure enough compared with open/more mature alternatives

Concise verdict / recommendation

Recommendation: Try it only if you’re already on Grok/Cursor/Teams plans and want persistent multi-agent automation.

Otherwise: the video argues it’s not good value at $200/month, citing limited customization, connector failures, occasional hangs, and security/maturity concerns, and it’s not clearly better than alternatives like Hermes Agent or Buzz.

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