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xAI Tests Remote Control for Grok Build as Code Points to Computer Hub Workspace Access

September 23, 2026 at 13:46 EDT

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xAI is testing a remote-control workflow for Grok Build that would let developers link a machine once through the CLI and then continue coding sessions from a phone or any browser. The feature is not listed as generally available in public documentation, but it matches a broader Computer Hub architecture already visible in Grok Build's public code and release history.

Sep. 23, 2026 | xAI

Grok Build Moves Toward Remote Control

A tested workflow links a machine once through the CLI, then lets developers continue Grok Build sessions from a phone or browser.

CLI link before browser access

256K

Documented context window

v1.0.40

Latest public changelog release

Published API pricing, drawn to scale

Input per 1M tokens

Output per 1M tokens

Output tokens are priced at twice the input-token rate.

How the tested workflow changes the session

Link machine

Pair once through the CLI.

Open remotely

Use a phone or browser.

Steer work

Continue prompts, approvals and project work.

Why developers want it

Long coding-agent runs often need review, prompts or permission approvals after the user leaves the desk.

Why rollout details matter

A remote workspace path touches local files, shell commands and credentials, so access controls must be explicit.

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