88Z AI, 18 May — xAI has released Grok Build, its first terminal-native AI coding agent, available to SuperGrok Heavy subscribers. The tool supports parallel sub-agents, integrates with existing workflows and MCP, and features planning modes along with in-terminal image and video generation. Concurrently, Elon Musk has merged xAI into SpaceX and updated its logo.
At a glance
- Grok Build supports parallel sub-agents, MCP compatibility, and in-terminal media generation
- Elon Musk merges xAI into SpaceX and updates the brand logo
The update
xAI has officially launched Grok Build, its first terminal-native AI coding agent designed to compete with rivals like Claude Code. The tool is currently available exclusively to SuperGrok Heavy subscribers. Grok Build supports the parallel execution of multiple sub-agents and seamlessly integrates with existing development workflows and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It also introduces a planning mode and capabilities for generating images and videos directly within the terminal interface. Regarding corporate structure, xAI is undergoing significant changes. Elon Musk has merged xAI into SpaceX and simultaneously updated the company's brand logo. These moves mark notable shifts in both xAI's technical product iteration and its organizational framework.
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