web_search now speaks the Kimi search service (kimi-cli tools/web/search.py,
wire-verified against api.kimi.com):
- POST {coding_base}/search with {text_query, limit 1-20 (default 5),
enable_page_crawling, timeout_seconds: 30}, OAuth bearer +
X-Msh-Tool-Call-Id; results render in kimi-cli's Title/Date/URL/Summary
schema with result URLs as citations.
- The old implementation called the xAI Responses API with a search model;
that client is fully replaced and the entire model-based config surface
is excised root-and-branch: web_search_model config keys/env/CLI plumbing,
resolve_web_search_sampling_config, toolset web_search SamplerConfig,
RemoteSettings.web_search_model, default_web_search_model.
- Enablement is now purely structural: the service exists only on the Kimi
Code subscription channel, so OAuth sessions get Enabled and API-key-only
sessions get Disabled (tool absent) — per PRD F5.
web_fetch gains the Kimi fetch service as its primary path (kimi-cli
tools/web/fetch.py): POST {coding_base}/fetch with {url}, Accept:
text/markdown, OAuth bearer + X-Msh-Tool-Call-Id; the 200 body is the
extracted markdown (still overflow-budgeted). Any service failure falls
back to the existing local pipeline (SSRF guards, cache, extraction).
The tool gate defaults ON now (kimi-cli always offers FetchURL) and the
egress User-Agent no longer claims grok-agent/x.ai.
Verified end-to-end against the scripted mock service: a headless session
drove web_search (limit/crawling/call-id observed on the wire) then
web_fetch (Accept + call-id observed) to completion.
Grok Build User Guide
Learn how to install, configure, and extend Grok Build, the terminal-based AI coding assistant from SpaceXAI.
Tier 1: Essential User Docs
Start here. These guides cover what you need on your first day.
| # | Document | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Getting Started | Installation, first launch, authentication, basic interaction, and key concepts |
| 2 | Authentication | Browser login, API keys, OIDC/SSO, external auth providers, and device-code flow |
| 3 | Keyboard Shortcuts | Reference for every key binding and mouse action in the TUI |
| 4 | Slash Commands | Every / command for sessions, models, memory, hooks, and plugins |
| 5 | Configuration | config.toml, pager.toml, environment variables, and file locations |
Tier 2: Core Feature Docs
Customize and extend Grok Build.
| # | Document | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Theming and Appearance | Themes, the /theme command, pager.toml, and color-support detection |
| 7 | MCP Servers | External tool integrations through the Model Context Protocol |
| 8 | Skills | Reusable prompt packages in the SKILL.md format |
| 9 | Plugins | Bundle and share skills, commands, agents, hooks, and MCP servers |
| 10 | Hooks | Lifecycle scripts and HTTP callbacks for pre- and post-tool-use events |
| 11 | Custom Models | Bring-your-own-key, Ollama, and OpenAI-compatible endpoints |
| 12 | Project Rules (AGENTS.md) | Per-directory AGENTS.md instructions and their precedence |
| 13 | Memory | Cross-session knowledge persistence with /flush, /dream, and hybrid search |
Tier 3: Advanced Usage Docs
Automate, script, and integrate Grok Build with other systems.
| # | Document | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Headless Mode and Scripting | grok -p, output formats, CI/CD integration, and piping |
| 15 | Agent Mode and IDE Integration | ACP stdio transport, WebSocket relay, and SDK integration |
| 16 | Subagents and Personas | Parallel child sessions, agent types, personas, and capability modes |
| 17 | Session Management | Save, load, resume, rewind, compact, and the session persistence format |
| 18 | Sandbox Mode | OS-level filesystem and network isolation profiles |
| 19 | Plan Mode | Structured planning, plan-file edits, and approval before coding |
| 20 | Background Tasks and Monitoring | background: true, /loop, monitor, and Ctrl+G to demote |
| 21 | Terminal Support and Troubleshooting | tmux, SSH, truecolor, clipboard, and OSC 52 |
| 22 | Permissions and Safety Controls | dontAsk mode, auto-approved tools, the safe-bash list, and restrictive PreToolUse hooks (such as git/gh-only) |