> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://grailsellguides.gitbook.io/master-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://grailsellguides.gitbook.io/master-guide/bots/basics.md).

# Basics

## **What are bots?**

A bot is an installable software that automates the checkout process. It goes from searching for product -> adding to cart -> to captcha (depending on site and gmails which I will get into) -> and to checking out, all within seconds. Bots allow users to cop limited items easily and expeditiously keeping you ahead of the game. 

## How do they work?

Each bot checks out differently but most repetitively hit a site and attempts to pass bot protection (if present) to complete the checkout process. Most sites will have captcha set up    (I will explain in more detail in the [**captchas** ](https://steadysoles.gitbook.io/steadysoles/bots/captchas)page) so quality [gmails ](https://steadysoles.gitbook.io/steadysoles/bots/gmails)are important.

## What types of bots are there?

There are bots for each type of site, [mesh](https://support.cybersole.io/hc/en-us/articles/360009471132-What-is-Mesh-), [supreme](https://www.supremenewyork.com/shop/all), [footsites](https://support.cybersole.io/hc/en-us/articles/360011472951-What-are-Footsites-), [shopify](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PeGuAJ8LnYN73FkI8XWmO_EBxebdTUfQH37qvEmd97k/edit?usp=sharing), [adidas](https://adidas.com/yeezy), [yeezysupply](https://yeezysupply.com), etc. Some bots support all types of sites and are called AIO (all-in-one) bots.