Grok Beta API

Access Grok Beta from xAI using Puter.js AI API.

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Grok Beta was xAI's initial public API model released in late 2024, offering foundational chat and reasoning capabilities with 131K context window. It served as the enterprise API beta preview before being superseded by versioned Grok 2 models.

Context Window 131K

tokens

Max Output 131K

tokens

Input Cost $5

per million tokens

Output Cost $15

per million tokens

Input text

modalities

Tool Use Yes

 

Knowledge Cutoff Aug 2024

 

Release Date Nov 1, 2024

 

API Usage Example

Add Grok Beta to your app with just a few lines of code.
No API keys, no backend, no configuration required.

// npm install @heyputer/puter.js
import { puter } from '@heyputer/puter.js';

puter.ai.chat("Explain quantum computing in simple terms", {
    model: "x-ai/grok-beta"
}).then(response => {
    document.body.innerHTML = response.message.content;
});

<html>
<body>
    <script src="https://js.puter.com/v2/"></script>
    <script>
        puter.ai.chat("Explain quantum computing in simple terms", {
            model: "x-ai/grok-beta"
        }).then(response => {
            document.body.innerHTML = response.message.content;
        });
    </script>
</body>
</html>

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Grok Beta API about?

The Grok Beta API gives you access to xAI's chat model through Puter.js. With just a few lines of JavaScript, you can integrate Grok Beta into any web app or Node.js project — no API keys, no backend, and no configuration required.

Who created Grok Beta?

Grok Beta was created by xAI and released on Nov 1, 2024.

What is the context window of Grok Beta?

Grok Beta supports a context window of 131K tokens. For reference, that is roughly equivalent to 262 pages of text.

What is the max output length of Grok Beta?

Grok Beta can generate up to 131K tokens in a single response.

What is the knowledge cutoff of Grok Beta?

Grok Beta has a knowledge cutoff date of Aug 2024. This means the model was trained on data available up to that date.

What types of input can Grok Beta process?

Grok Beta accepts the following input types: text. It produces: text.

Does Grok Beta support tool use (function calling)?

Yes, Grok Beta supports tool use (function calling), allowing it to interact with external tools, APIs, and data sources as part of its response flow.

How much does it cost?
The Grok Beta API is available through the User-Pays Model. As a developer, you can add the Grok Beta API to your app for free — your users pay for their own AI costs directly.
Price per 1M tokens
Input$5
Output$15
How do I access the Grok Beta API?

You can access the Grok Beta API with just a few lines of JavaScript — no API keys, no backend, and no configuration required. Include the Puter.js library in your project and start making calls right away. For more details, check out our documentation.

Does the Grok Beta API work with React / Vue / Vanilla JS / Node / etc.?

Yes — the Grok Beta API works with any JavaScript framework, Node.js, or plain HTML through Puter.js. Just include the library and start building. See the documentation for more details.

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