Step 6: Creating your first bot Beginner

Your primary bot can do a lot, but focused bots get better at their job because they build up context in one area. This step shows how to add a new bot and give it a clear first assignment.

1. Add a bot

1. In the sidebar, choose New Bot (the + button).
2. Type a name for the bot.
3. Choose Create. The new bot appears in the sidebar with its own chat.

If you're on a Cursor team, the docs describe a separate "Create new Team Bot" command in the command palette for bots your teammates can chat with. For a personal bot, use New Bot.

2. Give it one job in its first message

Cursor's guide recommends giving each bot one main job in its first message and asking it to remember how to work. For example:

Your job is managing my newsletter inbox. Each morning, summarize new newsletters in a short list with links. Never unsubscribe or delete anything without asking me. Remember this for future work.

3. Why focused bots work better

• The bot builds memory about one area instead of a jumble of everything.
• Its chat history stays readable, so it's easy to review what it did.
• The primary bot can route matching tasks to it (Step 5).

4. Give it a first task

Try something small that finishes in a few minutes, then review it. Ask for changes, and say clearly which preferences should stick, for example "always use this format for reports".

5. What's next

Give the bot a clear name and description (Step 7), then connect the apps it needs (Step 9).

Facts about the app on this page come from Cursor's official Grok Bot documentation. Menus can change between versions; if something looks different, check the official docs.