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Grok Provider

Grok is xAI's conversational AI model, designed for real-time information and engaging interactions. It uses the OpenAI-compatible API format.

Setup

  1. Get API Key: Sign up at xAI Console

  2. Set Environment Variable:

    bash export GROK_API_KEY=your-grok-api-key

  3. Configure MegaLinter:

    yaml LLM_ADVISOR_ENABLED: true LLM_PROVIDER: grok LLM_MODEL_NAME: grok-3-mini LLM_MAX_TOKENS: 1000 LLM_TEMPERATURE: 0.1

Official Model List

For the most up-to-date list of Grok models and their capabilities, see the official xAI documentation:

Configuration Options

Basic Configuration

LLM_PROVIDER: grok
LLM_MODEL_NAME: grok-3-mini

Advanced Configuration

# Custom API endpoint (if needed)
GROK_BASE_URL: https://api.x.ai/v1

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. "Invalid API key"

    • Verify API key is correct
    • Check account status and access
    • Ensure Grok API access is enabled

  2. "Rate limit exceeded"

    • Check your plan's rate limits
    • Implement exponential backoff
    • Contact xAI support for higher limits

  3. "Model not available"

    • Verify model name: grok-3-mini
    • Check regional availability
    • Ensure you have access to the model

Debug Mode

LOG_LEVEL: DEBUG