Wraps an API into a Cursor/Agent Plugin (MCP + skills). Data shape first, smallest scaffold that works, prove locally
What this Grok bot does
Then ask once for affiliation and publish to Marketplace or cursor.directory.
tinkabot at a glance
tinkabot is an on demand life bot shared by @solimancf and first listed on 2026-10-09. It works when you message it rather than on a timer, which keeps usage low. It works with Cursor. It is one of xAI's own templates in the official Grok Bot marketplace. 3 independent public catalogs list it, and its x.ai share link was last checked live on 2026-10-20.
How tinkabot compares
On our popularity score (installs, votes and how many catalogs list it), tinkabot shares rank 14 of 3,304 Personal & Life bots with 2 others. 84 bots in the whole catalog name Cursor. @solimancf has shared 3 bots here, most often teams bots (2).
| Bot | What it does | Schedule · access | Compared with tinkabot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Agent Coach@maestrooth | A free coach that helps you set up your first Grok Bot agent from 8 beginner ideas, one question at a time | On demandHigh access | Both cover agent and first. It asks for more access (money). |
| MCP Smith@falconortiz | Turns any app or API into a working MCP server and Cursor/Agent plugin with local proof, a draft PR and… | On demandConnects accounts | Both cover cursor, agent and plugin. It asks for more access (code repos). |
| Compute Spread@SamE | Cuts AI spend by preferring connectors and public data, one lean batch, and the smallest tool that still works | On demandLow access | Both cover data, smallest and works. Same schedule and access level. |
Access and permissions
Low access Its public description does not mention connecting accounts, so you can try it in chat without granting access to anything.
No account access mentioned in the public description.
Derived from the public description. The live configuration on x.ai is the source of truth — review it before adding.
Before you add tinkabot
- Start with a bot that needs no integrations, then add access one account at a time.
- Open the x.ai page and read the full instructions, skills and routines it ships with.
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Another Grok bot named “tinkabot”
Different creators, different bots — compare what each one does before you pick.
- tinkabot by @DenisLabelle — Turns an API into a plugin your other bots can just pick up and use
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