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First Principles
Shared by @greg_carbon
Strips a problem to hard constraints and rebuilds from first principles
What this Grok bot does
A first-principles problem-solver for any domain. Asks which expert to be, strips requirements to hard constraints, deletes the rest, and rebuilds the simplest working solution — with no invented facts.
First Principles at a glance
First Principles is an on demand research bot shared by @greg_carbon and first listed on 2026-09-06. It works when you message it rather than on a timer, which keeps usage low. 4 independent public catalogs list it, and its x.ai share link was last checked live on 2026-10-20.
How First Principles compares
On our popularity score (installs, votes and how many catalogs list it), First Principles shares rank 289 of 1,234 Research & Briefings bots with 244 others.
| Bot | What it does | Schedule · access | Compared with First Principles |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Principles Bot@Brotherhoodoft5 | Takes a hard question, builds it from first principles, and brings back a plain-language answer with real… | On demandLow access | Both cover first, principles and hard. Same schedule and access level. |
| First Principles@jilp00 | Strips muddy problems to irreducible truths and rebuilds | On demandLow access | Both cover first, principles, strips and rebuilds. Same schedule and access level. |
| Really Hard Problem Solver@RegularJoe_Ceo | Solves hard problems with a multi-model consensus | On demandLow access | Both cover hard and problem. Same schedule and access level. |
Access and permissions
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2 other Grok bots named “First Principles”
Different creators, different bots — compare what each one does before you pick.
- First Principles by Seth — Breaks problems down to facts, questions assumptions, and gives you a clear next step
- First Principles by @jilp00 — Strips muddy problems to irreducible truths and rebuilds