Grok Build VS Code Extension Hits 48K+ Installs, Free Desktop App Coming
PawelHuryn · x · 2026-08-05
The Grok Build for VS Code (Community) extension by xAI has surpassed 48,000 installs across the VS Code and Open VSX marketplaces. It is completely free, open-source, and compatible with tools like Cursor.
The extension wraps the Grok Build CLI over ACP, allowing users to start remote control across all projects rather than just the current repo. Additionally, the author noted that a new free desktop app for Grok will drop this week, hinting that users might not need a traditional IDE in the future.
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