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Use your SuperGrok or X Premium+ subscription in @kilocode. Try grok-build-0.1 for high speed and agentic coding intelligence, available in the Kilo IDE extensions or CLI. https://t.co/JGO8UQKKEB
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xAI enabled subscription portability for Kilo Code, allowing X Premium+ and SuperGrok users to use Grok models directly in the IDE. By connecting accounts via OAuth, developers can access the specialized grok-build-0.1 model for autonomous coding tasks without managing separate API keys. This move positions Grok as a portable intelligence layer for open-source agentic tools across VS Code and JetBrains environments.
xAI integrated its models into Kilo Code, an open-source agentic engineering platform for VS Code, JetBrains, and the terminal. Users with X Premium+ or SuperGrok subscriptions can now use OAuth to access the specialized
grok-build-0.1 model for high-speed coding and orchestration.- Model
- grok-build-0.1
- Required subscription
- X Premium+ or SuperGrok
- Supported platforms
- VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI
- Authentication
- OAuth sign-in
- Key features
- Planning, debugging, and MCP support
The integration allows developers to use the specialized grok-build-0.1 model, which was xAI's expansion of Grok Build, without managing per-token API costs. This follows a broader trend of xAI enabling subscription portability for open-source agents, moving the model's reasoning capabilities directly into the developer's existing IDE workflow.
You can trigger autonomous planning and debugging within Kilo Code using Grok's intelligence. The integration supports MCP extensibility (a protocol for connecting AI to external tools) and is available via the CLI or IDE extensions. Setup requires selecting the xAI provider and completing a sign-in flow.
Still wondering? A few quick answers below.
You can connect your xAI account to Kilo Code using OAuth authentication. In the VS Code extension settings, navigate to the providers tab, select xAI, and choose the Grok OAuth sign-in option. This process links your existing X Premium+ or SuperGrok subscription to the IDE without requiring you to manage separate API keys.
The integration provides access to the latest Grok models, specifically grok-build-0.1. This model is a high-speed reasoning engine trained specifically for agentic coding intelligence, which refers to an AI's ability to autonomously plan, execute, and debug software tasks across a codebase rather than just responding to simple chat prompts or single-function requests.
No separate API key or per-token payment is required if you have an active X Premium+ or SuperGrok subscription. By using the OAuth sign-in method, your existing consumer subscription powers the model's intelligence within the Kilo Code environment, allowing you to use specialized coding models like Grok Build as part of your monthly membership.
Yes, the integration supports headless and remote environments including Docker, WSL, SSH, and Virtual Private Servers. When setting up the connection, you must select the xAI Grok OAuth option specifically labeled for headless or remote use to ensure the authentication flow completes correctly in environments without a standard local browser interface.
The integration is available across the entire Kilo Code ecosystem, which includes extensions for Visual Studio Code and JetBrains IDEs like IntelliJ or PyCharm. Additionally, developers can use Grok through the Kilo Code command-line interface by installing the package via npm and using the connect command to link their xAI account.
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