Grok Build

io.github.Nuruvala/grok-build-mcp-server

Run the Grok Build CLI as MCP tools: agent runs with live progress, code review, web research.

Connect this server

Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "grok-build-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "grok-build-mcp-server@0.2.5"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GROK_MCP_PERMISSION_CEILING": "read-only",
        "GROK_MCP_DEFAULT_PERMISSION": "read-only",
        "GROK_MCP_DEFAULT_MODEL": "grok-4.6",
        "GROK_MCP_DEFAULT_EFFORT": "high",
        "GROK_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS": "1800000",
        "GROK_MCP_MAX_CONCURRENT_RUNS": "4"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • GROK_MCP_PERMISSION_CEILINGHighest permission level any call may request. Granted once at registration and never prompts again.
  • GROK_MCP_DEFAULT_PERMISSIONPermission level used when a call specifies none. Must be at or below the ceiling.
  • GROK_MCP_DEFAULT_MODELModel used when a call omits one.
  • GROK_MCP_DEFAULT_EFFORTReasoning effort used when a call omits one.
  • GROK_MCP_TIMEOUT_MSWall-clock kill for a single run, in milliseconds.
  • GROK_MCP_MAX_CONCURRENT_RUNSBackground runs alive at once. Use off, none, or unlimited for no cap.

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
0.2.5
Registry
active
Published
8/20/2026
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