Getting started with Grok Bot
Grok Bot gives you AI “Bots” that can carry out multi-step work on their own cloud computer. This guide takes you from checking your plan to reviewing your first finished task.
Who this is for
Anyone who wants an AI helper that can finish multi-step tasks, not just answer questions.
Before you start
- An eligible plan (see the official Plans and billing page).
- A Mac, Windows, or Linux computer for the desktop app. Phone apps are also offered on the App Store and Google Play.
- A short document you are comfortable sharing, for your first test task.
Step by step
Check that your plan includes Grok Bot
Grok Bot needs an eligible plan. Which plans qualify depends on your account type and changes over time, so check the official Plans and billing page before you pay for anything. That page also describes a free trial: a usage credit that is used up by the work your Bots do, with a 7-day time limit.
Download the desktop app
Go to the official Grok Bot page at x.ai/bot and find Download Grok Bot. Pick the version for your computer:
- Mac: choose Apple silicon or Intel. Not sure? Open Apple menu → About This Mac. A Chip line means Apple silicon; a Processor line means Intel.
- Windows: choose x64 or Arm64. Check under Settings → System → About → System type.
- Linux: builds are under More downloads on x.ai/bot.
Install it
- Mac: open the downloaded disk image, drag Grok Bot to Applications, then open it. If macOS asks you to confirm, choose Open.
- Windows: run the installer, then open Grok Bot from the Start menu.
The app checks for updates on its own.
Sign in
Choose Sign in on the welcome screen, finish signing in in the browser window that opens, then return to the app.
Sign in with the account that holds your plan. Some plans sign in or link access in a different way; the official Plans and billing page explains which.
Follow the short intro
Follow the short on-screen intro. When it finishes you will be in a chat with your first Bot, ready to give it instructions.
Give your Bot one clear job
The official advice: give each Bot one main job in its first message and ask it to remember how it should work. For example:
Your job is to help me keep my small business's admin organized. Keep answers short, ask me before sending anything to anyone, and remember this for future work.To rename the Bot, click its name at the top of the chat to open its details.
Try a five-minute first task
Type in the message box, or dictate with Start voice input (Cmd/Ctrl+D on desktop). Attach a short document and try this sample prompt from the official guide:
Summarize this document in five bullets. List every date, decision, and open question in a separate section. Cite the page or section for each item. Do not change the source file.Sign in to websites yourself when asked
If the Bot reaches a site that needs a login, it may ask you to take over its computer. Choose Take over, type the password or code yourself, then choose I'm done to hand control back. The official guide says the Bot does not see your password.
Review the result and set preferences
Ask the Bot to fix anything incomplete. Tell it plainly about lasting preferences, for example “Use this format for future weekly reports.” Once a process works well, you can ask the Bot to save it as a skill or a routine.
Tips
- A strong request covers five things (from the official guide): the outcome, the sources to use, the constraints, the deliverable, and when to stop for your review.
- Several focused Bots tend to work better than one catch-all Bot.
- On a trial, start with small, tightly scoped tasks. The trial credit is used up by the amount of work Bots do, not the number of messages.
- Read the official Approvals, security, and privacy guidance before letting a Bot make changes in outside apps.
Common mistakes
- Linking a subscription to the wrong account. The official plans page says such links are permanent, so check which account you are signed in with first.
- Starting a big, long job on trial credit; one large run can use most of it.
- Not saying what the Bot must ask you about before acting (sending, buying, deleting).
FAQ
Is Grok Bot free?
The official Plans and billing page describes a free trial (a usage credit). After that you need an eligible plan. Check that page for current options.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. The official docs say Grok Bot is available from the App Store and Google Play, as well as on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
What if something does not work?
The official guide says most setup problems clear after you fully quit and reopen the app. It also links a troubleshooting page and support contact.
Sources and last checked
We checked these official pages on October 25, 2026. AI tools change often; if something looks different, the official page is the final word. Spotted a change? Email [email protected].
- Grok Bot docs: Get started
https://docs.x.ai/grok-bot/get-started - Cursor docs: Get started with Grok Bot
https://cursor.com/docs/grok-bot/get-started - Cursor help: Plans and billing (Grok Bot)
https://cursor.com/help/grok-bot/plans - Cursor help: Getting started with Grok Bot
https://cursor.com/help/grok-bot/getting-started - Grok Bot product page
https://x.ai/bot
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