Grok Build
Agentic CLI for coding, building, and workflow automation
About Grok Build
xAI's entry into the agentic CLI space, peer to Claude Code and Codex CLI — runs commands, edits files, and drives builds from natural-language instructions. PH launch 16 May 2026 (10 votes; early but notable as Grok's first dev-tool surface).
How Grok Build compares
| Directr tier | C | S | S | S |
| Price | Included with Grok subscription | From $20/mo or usage-based | From $20/mo | Free (pay API tokens only) |
| Free tier | None | None | 150k tokens/day | Free |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
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