Grok Integration for OpenClaw

xAI has integrated Grok models into OpenClaw, allowing users with SuperGrok or X Premium subscriptions to power their local-first agents with xAI's models. This integration enables the deployment of Grok-powered assistants that maintain persistent memory and operate across various third-party messaging applications.

OpenClaw Architecture and Hardware Compatibility

OpenClaw is an open-source, local-first agent and personal assistant designed for hardware flexibility. It is compatible with a variety of hardware configurations, including Mac Minis, laptops, servers, VPS instances, and Raspberry Pi devices. A core feature of the architecture is the maintenance of persistent memory across user sessions, ensuring continuity in agent interactions.

Messaging Platform Integrations

OpenClaw allows users to interact with their agents via existing communication channels. The system connects to the following messaging platforms:

• WhatsApp
• Telegram
• Slack
• Discord
• Signal
• iMessage

Grok Model Access and Setup

Users with a SuperGrok or X Premium subscription can now utilize Grok models within OpenClaw. This capability is available across all subscription tiers. To set up the agent, users can install OpenClaw and run the guided onboarding process. For those operating on a VPS or via SSH, a device-code authentication method is provided, where OpenClaw generates a short code and a URL for browser-based sign-in.

Documentation and Future Roadmap

Detailed technical guidance is available through the OpenClaw getting started guide and the xAI provider documentation. xAI has indicated that additional open-source agents and integrations will be released in the future.