Bot for Polymarket
Start here (in order)
- Route — US vs International — two APIs; wrong path = wasted stack
- Map the US API — documented calls before an order loop
- Model fees — check the applicable standard or product-specific schedule
- Diligence tools — SaaS, Telegram, GitHub filters
- Audit copy trading — wallet mirroring, lag, and custody
- Security — review third-party code and credential handling
- Paper & risk — kill switches before capital
- Choose DIY or SaaS — custody, ops, and time-to-first-order
- Build or waitlist — ops capacity, not vibes
- Calculate International fee layers — category, builder charge, weighted volume, and honest rebate unknowns
Cluster map
| Cluster | Who it is for | Primary question |
|---|---|---|
| US vs International | Anyone wiring an API | Which path am I on? |
| US fees | Anyone sizing a loop | What does mid-price cost? |
| International fee and rebate calculator | International operators | What is known, conditional, or pool-relative? |
| US API | DIY builders | What do I call first? |
| Order book basics | Anyone taking liquidity | Is the book real? |
| Bot evaluation checklist | Buyers | What to demand before keys? |
| Copy trading | Telegram shoppers | Is mirroring edge or lag? |
| GitHub / npm risks | Anyone pasting keys | What access does this code need? |
| DIY vs SaaS | Builders vs buyers | Who owns the pager? |
| Build vs buy | Leads | Checklist before capital |
| Paper mode & risk | Everyone | Can I stop the loop? |
| Crypto odds | Crypto-adjacent markets | What can bots actually automate? |
What this handbook is not
- A ranking of Telegram logos by affiliate payout
- A promise that latency arb still prints for everyone
- A claim that one bot works for every residency
FAQ
Is there one Polymarket API for bots?
No. Start with US vs International.
Which fee model should a bot use?
Start with the venue and market. The updated US fee guide separates standard fees from product exceptions; the International calculator uses a different schedule.
Are GitHub Polymarket bots safe?
Assess each project’s code, maintainers and permissions. Start with the security checklist; a repository listing alone does not establish safety.
What is Bot for Polymarket?
Research and a product waitlist for a planned hosted builder. Join the waitlist below for product updates.
Fee references, product status and tool-evaluation language updated October 7, 2026: Polymarket US fee schedule.