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Okay, Now What Is a Grok Bot?

Facts last checked October 17, 2026 · About a 5-minute read

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When you chat with Grok, you ask a question and it answers. A Grok Bot is different: you give it a job, and it goes off and does the work, then checks back with you. Here is what that means, with no jargon.

The Short Version

The company calls Grok Bot "AI teammates that finish the work." You give tasks to Bots the way you would to a teammate. The product page says they take projects from start to end, keep track of how you like things done, and come back when your approval is needed.[1]

How Is It Different from Chatting with Grok?

The official answer is short: Bots have their own computer, so they can work inside your apps and tools. They also run in parallel, 24/7, even when your laptop is closed.[1]

A simple way to picture it: chatting with Grok is like asking a well-read friend a question. A Grok Bot is more like handing a helper a to-do list and getting a finished draft back.

Each Bot Has a Job

When you make a Bot, you give it a short name, one main job, and a description of how it should work.[2] The official guide says focused Bots build more useful context than one catch-all Bot, and you can add more Bots later as your work grows.[2]

The official use-cases page lists ready-made jobs you can add, from a Daily Briefing Writer to a Travel Coordinator.[4] Our next guide helps you pick a first one.

Bots Work on a Computer in the Cloud

Bots do their work on a computer in the cloud (on the internet), not on the computer in front of you. All of your Bots share that one cloud computer.[3] That's how they can keep working while your own laptop is closed.[1]

Using another computer you own is a separate setting. The default is to ask you every time.[3]

You Stay in Control

  • Approvals. When a Bot wants to do something that needs your OK, it shows you what it plans to do. You can choose Allow once, Always allow, or Deny.[3]
  • Passwords stay with you. For passwords, two-factor codes, and payment confirmations, the Bot hands control to you. You choose Take over, do the step yourself, then choose I'm done.[3] The official guide says not to send a password or one-time code in ordinary chat.[3]
  • When in doubt, say no. The official advice is not to approve an action you can't identify. Ask the Bot to explain it in plain language or make a draft first.[3]

Where Can You Use It?

  • On a computer: the Grok Bot desktop app for Mac, Windows, or Linux.[2]
  • On your phone: you can also set up and use Grok Bot on mobile.[2]
  • Signing in: Grok Bot uses a Cursor account to sign in.[2]
Download only from official pages. Get the app from the official product page at x.ai/bot. Our step-by-step setup guide is coming soon.

Does It Cost Money?

Yes, it needs a paid plan. The product page lists Premium at $30 a month (billed monthly), along with higher Super and Ultra plans.[1] The setup guide also lists some other eligible plans.[2] Prices change, so always check the official pricing page before you pay.[5]

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Sources

Every fact above comes from these official pages, checked on October 17, 2026. Grok Bot changes often, so if something looks different on your screen, the official page wins.

  1. Grok Bot product page: https://x.ai/bot
  2. Get Started, official Grok Bot docs (last updated October 12, 2026): https://docs.x.ai/grok-bot/get-started
  3. Approvals, Security, and Privacy, official Grok Bot docs (last updated October 12, 2026): https://docs.x.ai/grok-bot/approvals-security-and-privacy
  4. Grok Bot use cases, official page: https://x.ai/bot/use-cases
  5. Official pricing page: https://x.ai/pricing