The short answer
Grok Bot is an AI teammate from xAI that can use its own computer to complete work inside apps and websites. Instead of only answering in a chat, a Bot can sign in to tools, carry a project from start to finish, remember how you work, and return when it needs approval.
xAI introduced Grok Bot in early beta on August 11, 2026. The official Grok Bot page describes Bots as teammates that can do real work, run in parallel and continue 24/7 even when your laptop is closed.
Grok Bot versus Grok chat
Grok chat is primarily an assistant you converse with. Grok Bot is designed around delegation. You give it an outcome, access to the necessary tools and boundaries for approval. It then operates a computer on your behalf.
That distinction changes the useful unit of work. A chat answer might outline how to research prospects. A Bot can research accounts, score contacts, draft outreach and leave a review queue.
The five defining capabilities
- Its own computer. Work runs in a separate environment rather than depending on an open browser tab.
- App and website access. You can sign a Bot into tools you already use.
- Persistent context. Bots keep relevant context and learn how recurring work is done.
- Routines. A Bot can observe a workflow, save it and repeat it later.
- Collaboration. Multiple Bots can work in the same thread and pass tasks between roles.
What can Grok Bot do?
xAI highlights roles such as sales outbound, paid media, expense management, bug reproduction, account health and chief of staff work. The credible common thread is multi-step work that crosses several tools and ends in a concrete deliverable.
Grok Bot is still an early beta. Treat high-impact actions such as payments, publishing, deleting data or contacting customers as approval checkpoints. Read our Grok Bot features guide and best use cases before delegating a live workflow.
Availability
The official page currently confirms an Apple silicon macOS download and describes access on desktop and iOS. Grok Bot is included with Cursor Ultra, Cursor Premium Teams and SuperGrok Heavy. See the current Grok Bot pricing guide for the exact plans and caveats.
Is Grok Bot the same as the Grok chatbot?
No. They share the Grok name, but Grok Bot is the delegated-work product with its own computer, persistent work and multi-Bot coordination.
Can Grok Bot work while my laptop is closed?
Yes. xAI says Bots can work 24/7 and continue while your laptop is closed.
Is Grok Bot official?
Yes. Grok Bot is an xAI product. This publication is independent and is not affiliated with xAI.
Where should beginners start?
Start with a reversible, reviewable task. Follow the how to use Grok Bot guide and define a clear output plus approval points.