Grok API

Grok (xAI) API Setup

Grok (xAI) API Setup

Connect your xAI API key to use Grok models for content generation. Grok is Elon Musk's AI model, known for real-time information and a distinctive style.

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What is Grok?

Grok is developed by xAI and offers:

• Real-time information from X (Twitter)

• Distinctive voice — more casual and witty

• Strong reasoning capabilities

• Cost-effective pricing

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Available Models

Model	Best For	Notes
Grok-2	General content	Balanced quality/cost
Grok-2-mini	Bulk generation	Faster, cheaper

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Step 1: Create an xAI Account

1. Go to x.ai/api

2. Click API Platform (top right)

3. Sign up or log in

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Step 2: Get Your API Key

1. In the xAI console, go to API Keys

2. Click Create API Key

3. Name it "Cuppa"

4. Copy the key

Your key looks like: xai-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Step 3: Add Key to Cuppa

1. Go to Team Settings → API Keys

2. Find the Grok section

3. Paste your API key

4. Click Save

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Using Grok in Cuppa

Once connected, select Grok when generating:

1. Go to Create Content → Single Generation (or Bulk)

2. In the model dropdown, select Grok-2 or Grok-2-mini

3. Generate as normal

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When to Use Grok

Good for:

• Social media content — matches X's tone

• Trending topics — has real-time X data

• Casual content — witty, engaging style

• Budget bulk generation — competitive pricing

Consider other models for:

• Formal/professional content — Claude is better

• Technical documentation — GPT excels here

• Long-form guides — Claude handles better

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Cost

Grok offers competitive pricing:

Model	Cost per 1M tokens
Grok-2	~$2-5
Grok-2-mini	~$0.50-1

Typical article cost: $0.01-0.10

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Troubleshooting

"Invalid API key"

• Verify you copied the full key

• Check the key exists in xAI console

• Create a new key if needed

"Model not available"

• Ensure you have API access (may require waitlist)

• Check xAI status page for outages

"Rate limit exceeded"

• xAI has usage limits on new accounts

• Wait a few minutes and retry

• Check your usage in xAI console

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FAQ

Do I need X (Twitter) Premium for Grok API?

No. X Premium gives you access to Grok in the X app. The API is separate.

Is Grok better than GPT or Claude?

Each has strengths. Grok is great for casual content and real-time topics. Try it and compare!

Does Grok have access to X posts?

Yes, Grok can incorporate real-time information from X, which can be useful for trending topics.

Can I use Grok for all my content?

Yes, but we recommend keeping OpenAI connected for internal Cuppa features.

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Related Docs

• OpenAI API Setup — Required for all users

• Anthropic API Setup — Add Claude models

• Model Comparison — Compare all available models