Grok Build

Grok Build: Terminal-based coding agent that plans, writes, and executes software changes using parallel subagents.

Grok Build is a coding agent designed for professional software engineering and complex coding work directly from the command line. It operates in an interactive plan mode where developers can approve, comment on, or rewrite steps before code execution begins. For larger tasks, the agent delegates responsibilities across specialized subagents that run in parallel within isolated worktrees. It reads repository conventions instantly through existing AGENTS.md files, plugins, hooks, skills, and MCP servers. Grok Build includes a headless mode for scripting and automations, along with ACP support for custom bot and agent orchestration.

Grok Build at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: CLI
Pricing: Included with SuperGrok, SuperGrok Plus, and X Premium Plus subscriptions; custom Enterprise plans available.
Released: May 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: x.ai

Key features

Plan mode for approving, commenting on, or rewriting steps before execution
Parallel subagent delegation for large tasks
Deep worktree integration to launch subagents in separate worktrees
Clean diff review for every executed change
Headless mode (-p) for automated scripts and pipelines
Full ACP support for agent orchestration and bot creation
Native support for AGENTS.md, plugins, hooks, skills, and MCP servers
In-tool feedback submission with the /feedback command

Use it for

Executing complex codebase refactors using parallel subagents
Planning and reviewing multi-step code changes before applying them
Running automated coding agents in headless scripts and CI pipelines
Building custom agent orchestration applications and developer bots
Isolating code tasks across multiple git worktrees automatically

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