Grok Bot set up its own Zapier Zap to save on routine costs
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From @ckor on X (@ckor) · Oct 2026 · Share
The Short Version
How Andrew Kordampalos (@ckor) reached 3.2K views on X with Grok and Zapier, according to X (@ckor).
- What: Andrew Kordampalos says his Grok Bot set up a Zap in Zapier by itself through an MCP connection, because a simple Zap was cheaper to run than a Grok Bot routine for that job.
- Result: 3.2K views on X, posted Oct 7, 2026.
- Made with: Grok, Zapier
| Who | Andrew Kordampalos (@ckor) |
|---|---|
| Tool | Grok, Zapier |
| Revenue | Monetization status unknown |
| Source | X (@ckor) |
Try It Yourself
(Our starter template, not the creator's prompt; none was shared.) Look at my routines and find any that are simple triggers with fixed steps. For each, suggest whether a Zapier Zap would be cheaper, and set it up only after I approve.
Starter tools
Your first step
Open Grok, paste the prompt above and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.
The workflow
Made With
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What They Did
- 1The moveAndrew Kordampalos says his Grok Bot set up a Zap in Zapier by itself through an MCP connection, because a simple Zap was cheaper to run than a Grok Bot routine for that job.
- 2Step 2Connect Zapier to your bot
- 3Step 3Ask it to review your routines
- 4Result3.2K views on X, posted Oct 7, 2026.
Quick Answers
What tools do you need?
Grok (ai assistant with live x context); Zapier (automate workflows and ai agents across 9,000+ apps).
How much does it cost?
You can start for $0: Grok has a free plan. Zapier is paid or trial-based. Check each tool's site for current prices.
Is it allowed?
X allows original content; deceptive synthetic media likely to cause harm can be labeled or removed, and paid posts must be disclosed. Source.
Watch out: Check what the Zap does and which accounts it touches before you turn it on.
Full write-up & sources
Worth knowing: Pushing simple if-this-then-that steps to a cheaper tool saves usage.
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