> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.mangrove.exchange/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.mangrove.exchange/keeper-bots.md).

# Keeper bots

There are two types of keeper bots in the Mangrove ecosystem:

| Keeper bot            | Purpose                                                                                                                             | Operated by  |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------ |
| Cleaner bot           | Monitors the order books and cleans (=snipes) offers that will fail. This keeps the books clean and earns bounties for the keepers. | Anyone       |
| Gas price updater bot | Ensures that Mangrove uses up-to-date gas prices. This gives more accurate estimates when calculating provisions.                   | Mangrove DAO |

In this section, you'll find information on how to build and run your own bots. There's also more in-depth discussion of the role of keeper bots in the Mangrove ecosystem.