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xAI has launched Grok Build, a local-first coding agent designed for developers that operates through an npm CLI and features a web UI with various developer controls. Additionally, the company introduced grok-code-fast-1, a reasoning model optimized for agentic coding, which includes support for tool use and prompt caching, along with a public API at a low cost for select partners. These developments highlight xAI's focus on enhancing developer productivity through innovative coding tools.
A new write-up examines Grok Build, xAI's local-first coding agent that runs via an npm CLI and exposes a localhost WebSocket for the web UI. The interface prioritizes developer controls, including repo linking, secrets, caching and network/script access, with remote agents marked 'coming soon.'
xAI introduced grok-code-fast-1, a reasoning model tuned for agentic coding, with tool use support, prompt caching, public API pricing, and limited-time access through select developer partners.