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This is the copy that was applied to r/GrokGadgets on 5 October 2026, plus proposals that are not applied yet. The audit trail is in reddit-setup.md. Tracking issue: HUB-RED-001.

Owner action needed

When the package was applied, the website was wrongly recorded as unavailable, so Reddit links only to GitHub. The site is live at https://grok-gadgets.pages.dev/. Add it as a Community Guide resource and in the welcome post when you next edit the subreddit:

Community description (applied)

Independent open-source tools and SDKs for connecting devices to Grok. Explore the Linux and ESP32 SDKs, Home Assistant setup, or start with the software simulator. Experimental alpha; native Grok and physical-device verification remain in progress. Unaffiliated with xAI, M5Stack, and Home Assistant.

Optional longer wording for a sidebar widget:

Grok Gadgets is an independent, open-source project for connecting devices to Grok. Try the browser simulator, build with the Linux or ESP32 SDK, or explore the Home Assistant setup. This is an experimental alpha: local software and simulator paths have been tested, while native Grok invocation, mobile behavior, and physical hardware remain unverified. Keep credentials and private household data out of posts.

Community Guide welcome message (applied)

Welcome {username}! Start with the pinned post and the simulator — no hardware needed. Alpha: simulations and builds don't prove Grok or hardware operation. Keep credentials and household details private.

Welcome post (applied, approved and stickied)

Title: Welcome to r/GrokGadgets — start here

Body:

Welcome! Grok Gadgets is an independent open-source project exploring ways to connect devices to Grok.

Start with the browser simulator; it does not call Grok or control a physical device. Find the project hub, simulator guide, and contribution links in the Community Guide.

This is an experimental alpha. Actual Grok invocation and physical-device operation remain unverified. Keep credentials, tokens, private logs, and household details out of posts.

Not affiliated with xAI, M5Stack, or Home Assistant.

Community Guide resources (applied, 3 of 3)

Proposed menu or sidebar links

Proposed post flairs

Start with Help, Build, Guide, Release and Announcement. Keep flair optional until there are enough posts to need it. Post flair is currently disabled with no entries.

Role flairs such as Contributor, Maintainer and Hardware tester stay moderator-assigned and evidence-backed; see contribution recognition. User flair currently has no entries and members cannot self-assign.

Proposed rules

Keep the two existing rules ("Respect others and be civil" and "No spam") and review these additions together:

1. Keep posts relevant to Grok-connected gadgets, the project, and compatible maker work.
2. Be respectful and help beginners; critique ideas and evidence without attacking people.
3. Label evidence accurately. Simulated, compiled, actual Grok, and physical-device results are different claims.
4. Never post credentials, tokens, personal data, private logs, or identifying smart-home details.
5. Share reproducible builds and troubleshooting steps; redact logs before posting.
6. No spam, scams, or unsolicited promotion. Disclose relevant affiliations and commercial interests.

Checklist

• [x] All five GitHub repositories are public on main.
• [x] Description, Community Guide welcome message and three resources applied and read back.
• [x] Welcome post created, approved, highlighted and visible in the public feed.
• [ ] Add the website link (owner action above).
• [ ] Apply the proposed rules, flairs and menu links only when they are needed.