Guides xAI / X published nov 4, 2026

Turn Your X Bookmarks Into a Personal Research Brief With Grok

Use Grok Bot with private X bookmarks to summarize a dated topic sample, verify source posts, and draft one post without publishing.

Background and context

Use regular Grok without connected bookmarks

Regular Grok does not have Grok Bot's connected bookmark access or persistent cloud computer. You can still compare a small set of public posts by pasting each post's visible text together with its URL. Do not rely on Grok being able to open every X link.

Copy this free fallback prompt:

Prompt

Analyze the public X posts I provide below.

Topic: [TOPIC]
Post publication window: [START DATE] through [END DATE]
Timezone for the publication window: [TIMEZONE]

For each item, I will paste both the visible post text and its URL:

POST 1
URL: [PASTE URL]
TEXT: [PASTE VISIBLE POST TEXT]

POST 2
URL: [PASTE URL]
TEXT: [PASTE VISIBLE POST TEXT]

[ADD MORE POSTS IN THE SAME FORMAT]

Use the supplied text as the source. Keep each URL with the matching post. If text is missing and you cannot open the URL, mark that item unavailable instead of guessing.

Group the available posts into themes. For each theme, list the supporting post URLs and explain what the posts actually say. Separate facts, opinions, and your own inference. Do not claim these posts represent all of X. Do not invent missing details.

Questions people ask

Can I use regular Grok for this without Grok Bot?

Yes, for the text-and-URL fallback. Regular Grok is free to start with usage limits, but it does not provide connected private bookmark access. Check the current Grok pricing page for plan details.

Why is Grok Bot missing from X Chat?

X Chat support is rolling out gradually and has account restrictions. Update the X app, verify the linked accounts and email, and review the official X Chat requirements. Use the Grok Bot app when X Chat is unavailable.

Does @bot require the X plugin?

No. The plugin is optional when @bot forwards a public X request. The plugin and X API credits are needed when the Bot must use private account data such as bookmarks. @bot tagging is not currently available for accounts based in Australia, the UK, the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway. X uses the account's recorded country, not a temporary location or VPN.

Can Grok Bot post for me?

Grok Bot can propose X actions, and some actions may run automatically. For this workflow, keep Auto Review on, add an Ask first rule for X writes, never choose Always allow for posting, and deny unexpected action cards. You remain responsible for approved actions.

Is @bot the same as @Grok?

No. @bot forwards a request to your connected Grok Bot. @Grok is the regular assistant that answers directly on X. The X Help guide explains the difference.

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