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Polymarket trading bots — operator handbook (2026)
Most “Polymarket trading bot” pages are affiliate tables. This handbook is the operator path: route correctly, model fees, diligence tools (including malware), paper before size — then decide build vs waitlist.
Bot for Polymarket is a hosted no-code builder for Polymarket operators. We do not claim every access path is live for every user today. We claim we will not paper over residency, fees, or custody.
Start here (in order)
- Route — US vs International — two APIs; wrong path = wasted stack
- Model fees — July 2026 US Θ and why mid-price hurts takers
- Diligence tools — SaaS, Telegram, GitHub filters
- Security — malicious GitHub/npm “bots”
- Paper & risk — kill switches before capital
- Build or waitlist — ops capacity, not vibes
Cluster map
| Cluster | Who it is for | Primary question |
|---|---|---|
| US vs International | Anyone wiring an API | Which path am I on? |
| Fees (July 2026) | Anyone sizing a loop | What does mid-price cost? |
| US API | DIY builders | What do I call first? |
| Order book basics | Anyone taking liquidity | Is the book real? |
| Best bots (honest) | Buyers | What to demand before keys? |
| Copy trading | Telegram shoppers | Is mirroring edge or lag? |
| GitHub / npm risks | Anyone pasting keys | Will this drain my wallet? |
| 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.
What changed for US fees in July 2026?
See fee note — re-fetch the live schedule; do not hardcode forever.
Are GitHub Polymarket bots safe?
Often not. Read security risks before you paste a private key into a README.
What is Bot for Polymarket?
A hosted no-code builder — paper mode and risk limits. Join the waitlist below for product updates.
Product Editorial Desk · Handbook hub · Updated 2026-07-08