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A plumber is automating more than most people in tech
by KC (@karanC_12) · 2026-08-24
✓ Opened via the X API on 2026-10-15
Read the original ↗Part 1 · What the source did
As described in the post, a plumber's Grok Bot logs into his business software each morning and runs his daily admin routine while he's on jobs.
- One bot, set up in about a day.
- Logs into the business software every morning and runs the daily routine.
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Part 2 · Our copy-paste version
Adapted by us from what the source described. Fill in the [BRACKETS].
The prompt
Every weekday at 07:00: open [BUSINESS SOFTWARE] (already signed in on the box).
1. List today's jobs with address, time and anything missing (parts, customer phone, deposit).
2. List unpaid invoices over [N] days with a polite reminder DRAFT for each.
3. List new enquiries with a draft reply and a suggested slot.
Send me one summary. Send nothing to customers.
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Approval ruleCustomer messages and invoice changes are drafts until you approve.
Set it up
- Sign the box browser into the software yourself.
- Run it once beside you.
- Schedule weekday mornings.
Common failures
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What usually goes wrong
- Two-factor prompts break unattended logins; use a trusted-device session.
Variations
- Evening wrap-up: tomorrow's jobs and missing info.