# Grok Build — xAI Coding Agent with Fullscreen TUI

> A Rust-based coding agent harness from xAI with a fullscreen terminal UI, mouse interaction, and extensible architecture for building and editing code.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# Grok Build — xAI Coding Agent with Fullscreen TUI

## Quick Use
```bash
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/xai-org/grok-build/main/install.sh | bash
grok-build
```

## Introduction
Grok Build is xAI's open-source coding agent that runs in a fullscreen terminal UI with mouse support. Built in Rust for speed, it provides an interactive environment for AI-assisted code generation, editing, and project management directly from the terminal.

## What Grok Build Does
- Provides a fullscreen TUI for interactive AI-assisted coding sessions
- Supports mouse interaction for selecting files, navigating output, and managing context
- Connects to xAI's Grok models for code generation, review, and refactoring
- Offers an extensible architecture for adding custom tools and workflows
- Handles multi-file edits with diff previews and approval workflows

## Architecture Overview
Grok Build is a single Rust binary that renders a rich terminal interface using a custom TUI framework. It communicates with xAI's API for model inference while maintaining a local project context graph. The extensibility layer allows developers to register custom tools that the agent can invoke during coding sessions. All rendering happens locally with minimal latency.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Install via the one-line shell script or download a prebuilt binary
- Set your xAI API key via the GROK_API_KEY environment variable
- Configure keybindings and theme in ~/.config/grok-build/config.toml
- Add custom tool definitions in the tools directory for extensibility
- Runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows with full terminal support

## Key Features
- Fullscreen TUI with mouse support for a native desktop-like experience
- Built in Rust for sub-millisecond rendering and low memory usage
- Extensible tool system for custom agent capabilities
- Multi-file editing with inline diffs and approval gates
- Session persistence for resuming work across terminal restarts

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **Claude Code** — Anthropic's CLI agent; Grok Build adds a fullscreen graphical TUI with mouse support
- **Codex CLI** — OpenAI's terminal agent; Grok Build offers richer visual interaction
- **Aider** — terminal pair programming; Grok Build provides a GUI-like TUI rather than a conversational CLI
- **Cursor** — IDE with AI; Grok Build is terminal-native with no editor dependency
- **Zed** — fast editor with AI built in; Grok Build is a standalone agent, not an editor

## FAQ
**Q: Does Grok Build work with models other than Grok?**
A: The primary integration is with xAI's Grok models. Check the repository for any community provider extensions.

**Q: Is mouse support required?**
A: No. Keyboard-only navigation is fully supported, but mouse interaction is available for terminals that support it.

**Q: Can I use Grok Build on remote servers via SSH?**
A: Yes. The TUI renders over any terminal connection, though mouse support depends on your SSH client.

**Q: Is it open source?**
A: Yes. Grok Build is released as open-source software by xAI.

## Sources
- https://github.com/xai-org/grok-build


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