xai-org/grok-build, now open source

· · July 16, 2026, 12:05 a.m.
Summary
The blog discusses the open-source release of xAI's Grok Build CLI tool, which faced backlash for uploading user data without permission. Following user feedback, xAI has promised to enhance user privacy, deleting all previously retained data and making the codebase available under an Apache 2.0 license. The post also highlights the complexity of the codebase and comparisons to other coding tools.
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