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Grok Build

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Grok Build is xAI's terminal coding agent — a full-screen, mouse-interactive TUI (open-source Rust) powered by Grok 4.6, with skills, subagents in Git worktrees, headless mode, and ACP embedding for editors.

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What it does

  • 01Interactive TUI
  • 02Subagents in Git worktrees
  • 03Skills, hooks + MCP
  • 04Headless mode
  • 05ACP editor integration
  • 06Sandboxed execution
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Who it's for

X subscribers who want a frontier CLI bundled with a plan they already have — SuperGrok $30/mo is the cheapest subscription gate in the category.

PRICING

Pricing

Free to try; SuperGrok $30/mo or X Premium+ $40/mo; API grok-4.6 $2/M in · $6/M out. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

caveat · before you adopt

Usage draws from one weekly pool shared with Grok chat, image, and voice — long runs consume it fast. No standalone CLI subscription.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is Grok Build?

Grok Build is xAI's terminal coding agent — a full-screen, mouse-interactive TUI (open-source Rust) powered by Grok 4.6, with skills, subagents in Git worktrees, headless mode, and ACP embedding for editors.

Who is Grok Build for?

X subscribers who want a frontier CLI bundled with a plan they already have — SuperGrok $30/mo is the cheapest subscription gate in the category.

How much does Grok Build cost?

Free to try; SuperGrok $30/mo or X Premium+ $40/mo; API grok-4.6 $2/M in · $6/M out. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

Does Grok Build run locally or in the cloud?

Grok Build runs locally on your machine. Its interfaces are a terminal (CLI), an editor/IDE surface, an API or protocol.

What are alternatives to Grok Build?

Other CLI agent entries in the catalog: Claude Code, Codex CLI, Aider, Amp, OpenCode, OpenHands, Goose, Gemini CLI, Warp, Muse Code, Kimi Code, Qwen Code, Mistral Vibe, Crush. Different categories solve the same problem differently — see the CLI & terminal agents category page for tradeoffs.

What should I know before adopting Grok Build?

Usage draws from one weekly pool shared with Grok chat, image, and voice — long runs consume it fast. No standalone CLI subscription.