xAI releases beta version of its coding agent CLI tool 'Grok Build'

AI development company XAI released an early beta version of its coding agent

An early beta of Grok Build, an agentic CLI for coding, building apps, and automating workflows is now available for SuperGrok Heavy subscribers.

Through this early beta, we will improve the model and product based on your feedback.

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Grok Build is a CLI tool with features similar to Codex CLI and Claude Code. Users can run Grok Build in a terminal emulator to instruct the AI on coding tasks.

It also features a 'Plan' mode that allows you to interrupt coding tasks and carefully review the instructions.

You can also ask Grok questions within the terminal.

Furthermore, it supports functionality extensions via Skills and MCP servers.

Grok Build is currently in its early beta stage and is only available to subscribers of the 'SuperGrok Heavy' paid plan, which costs $300 per month.

The Grok Build documentation is available at the following link.

Getting Started | xAI Docs
https://docs.x.ai/build/overview