Grok Build is a terminal-based coding tool developed by SpaceXAI, designed to help developers interact with their local files and development tools directly from the command line. It uses SpaceXAI's advanced large language model, Grok 4.6, to assist with coding tasks. The tool is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. For Windows users, installation involves opening PowerShell and running the command:
irm https://x.ai/cli/install.ps1 | iex. On macOS and Linux, users open a Terminal and enter: curl -fsSL https://x.ai/cli/install.sh | bash. Once installed, users can navigate to their code directory using the cd command and launch the Grok Build interface with the grok command, which opens a login screen in their browser.
Grok Build operates through a terminal window but includes mouse support for easier interaction with menus and options. Users can ask the agent to explain their codebase, install necessary tools, or even create a web application from scratch. Unlike some other platforms that offer a full integrated development environment (IDE), Grok Build requires a separate text editor, such as Visual Studio Code, for making direct changes to the code. This means that while Grok Build provides powerful assistance, the actual editing of code is done in another application.
Access to Grok Build is tied to the user's Grok plan, with free users receiving limited access to the model's capabilities based on token limits. Paid plans, known as SuperGrok, range in price from $30 to $300 per month, offering higher token limits on more expensive plans. These usage limits reset every week, so users are encouraged to manage their token usage carefully. To avoid unintended changes and conserve tokens, users are advised to use Grok Build's "plan mode" before making significant modifications to their code. This allows them to review and approve the model's suggested actions before executing them.
