grok-build
SpaceXAI's coding agent harness and TUI. Fullscreen, mouse interactive, extensible.
Grok Build is SpaceXAI's terminal-based AI coding agent delivered as a full-screen text user interface (TUI) built in Rust. The agent comprehends codebases, performs file edits, runs shell commands, searches the web, and orchestrates long-running development tasks through an interactive mouse-enabled interface. It operates in three modes: interactive TUI for hands-on work, headless for CI/CD and scripting pipelines, and embedded via the Agent Client Protocol for editor integration. Developers install prebuilt binaries for macOS, Linux, and Windows or build from source using Rust and DotSlash.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Interactive coding sessions where the agent refactors code, fixes bugs, and applies changes across multiple files
- 02Continuous integration pipelines running the agent headlessly to generate code, run tests, and validate builds
- 03Editor integration via ACP to embed AI-assisted development directly in IDEs and text editors
- 04Exploratory codebase analysis and documentation generation for unfamiliar projects
- 05Automated scripting tasks that require both code comprehension and shell command execution
- 06Long-running development workflows with checkpoints and task resumption
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grok-build — FAQ
What is Grok Build?+
Grok Build (grok) is SpaceXAI's AI coding agent that runs in your terminal as a full-screen TUI. It understands codebases, edits files, executes shell commands, searches the web, and manages development tasks interactively or headlessly.
How do I install Grok Build?+
On macOS, Linux, or Git Bash run 'curl -fsSL https://x.ai/cli/install.sh | bash'. On Windows PowerShell use 'irm https://x.ai/cli/install.ps1 | iex'. Prebuilt binaries install automatically; alternatively build from source using Rust and DotSlash.
Does Grok Build require API keys or authentication?+
Yes, on first launch Grok Build opens your browser to authenticate with SpaceXAI. Consult the authentication guide in the repository for detailed setup instructions.
Which AI clients or editors work with Grok Build?+
Grok Build runs standalone in your terminal as a TUI and can also embed in editors via the Agent Client Protocol (ACP). It operates independently as well as headlessly for CI/CD pipelines.
Is Grok Build free and open source?+
Grok Build is open source under the Apache License 2.0. The source code is synced periodically from SpaceXAI's internal monorepo and published on GitHub at xai-org/grok-build.
What are the prerequisites for building Grok Build from source?+
You need Rust (version pinned in rust-toolchain.toml), DotSlash for hermetic tooling, and protoc for protocol buffer code generation. macOS and Linux are fully supported; Windows builds are best-effort.
How do I install grok-build?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. grok-build is a agent — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is grok-build free?+
grok-build is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.