Grok Bot connects to X: search, timeline and mentions in the agent
Grok Bot gained a first-version X integration: users connect their X account and the agent can search posts, read the timeline, check mentions, and pull together what's happening on X. Setup auto-creates an X developer account if needed, and paid Grok Bot users get free X API credits to start. The announcement lists read and search capabilities only — no posting or messaging features were mentioned.
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FAQWhat did Grok announce on AUG 29, 2026?
Grok Bot gained a first-version X integration: users connect their X account and the agent can search posts, read the timeline, check mentions, and pull together what's happening on X. Setup auto-creates an X developer account if needed, and paid Grok Bot users get free X API credits to start. The announcement lists read and search capabilities only — no posting or messaging features were mentioned.
What is Grok?
Grok leans on live data from X for news and sentiment, with an unfiltered personality that matches its meme-heavy home platform.
Where is the official source for this announcement?
It was published by xAI on AUG 29, 2026 via x.ai, the company's official channel. AgentMaps cites the primary source for every charted signal.