Complete guide to Grok

Getting started

Access Grok through the X (Twitter) app with a Premium account, or directly at x.ai. Type your question like in any AI chat; Grok stands out for its real-time search access to X and the web, making it especially useful for questions about what's happening right now. For image or video generation, use Grok Imagine, which runs on a credit system separate from the text chat.

Use cases

Advanced setup

1. Reasoning modes
   Grok supports a normal mode (fast responses) and a reasoning mode (thinks step by step), useful for complex problems where accuracy matters more than speed.
2. Access plans
   SuperGrok Lite ($10/month) provides basic image/video generation at 480p; SuperGrok ($30/month) provides full access with a larger context window; X Premium+ ($40/month) includes Grok built into the X app itself.
3. Grok Imagine
   It runs on a credit meter separate from chat: consumer plans include a certain volume of image/video generation, and there's also a per-minute rate in the API.
4. DeepSearch and Big Brain
   The SuperGrok plan includes deep search and extended reasoning ("Big Brain") modes for queries that require deeper analysis.

Tips

• Use Grok when you need very current information (the last few hours or days): its integration with X gives it a real edge for that kind of query over other assistants.
• For complex logic or math questions, turn on reasoning mode instead of normal mode, which is faster but less thorough.
• If you only need occasional image/video generation, SuperGrok Lite may be enough before upgrading to the full plan.
• Combine Grok with official sources when the topic is sensitive: real-time social media information can include unverified rumors.

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