What are Grok API and xAI API?
Grok is xAI's family of generative AI models, while xAI API is the developer interface used to call those models. Applications typically send a model name, messages and generation parameters, then receive a structured model response.
Use Grok with familiar OpenAI-compatible clients
Supported Grok routes accept OpenAI-compatible request shapes, so many SDKs, coding tools and agent frameworks can switch by changing the base URL, API key and model name instead of adopting a separate client stack.
Status, usage and pricing stay visible
Grok groups have their own request-status view instead of being mixed with GPT or Codex groups. The same portal records tokens, latency and cost so teams can compare Grok with GPT, Claude and Gemini using consistent operational data.