Xnative Update: Mac Native Interface for Grok Build
Daniel_Farinax · x · 2026-07-16
Xnative 1.1.16 has been released, a native Mac interface app designed for Grok Build.
This update includes:
- Fixed grok-4.5 effort levels
- Added Quick Ask: supports queueing, opening within the app, and a menu bar entry
- Added settings for models and MCP
- The app is free and notarized
Another supplementary note mentioned that Quick Ask allows you to double-click any key on the keyboard to initiate a build request to Grok, or take a screenshot and ask a question directly.
Related event: Xnative 1.1.16 Adds Quick Ask(5 posts)→
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