Beginner
Grok Mastery
Master xAI's Grok: the AI assistant with live X data, real-time web search, DeepSearch, Think mode, and Aurora image generation. Learn to use Grok's unique social intelligence advantage for research, creation, and daily work.
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What Is Grok and Why It's Different
Meet xAI's Grok — the AI assistant with live access to X data and real-time web search. Understand what makes Grok unique and how it differs from ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
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Getting Started: The Interface and Your First Queries
A guided walkthrough of grok.com — where to sign in, how the interface works, what the free tier gives you, and how to run your first conversations with Grok.
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Real-Time Search: X Data, Web Results, and Sources
Learn how Grok combines live X posts and real-time web results into every answer. Understand how to read citations, when to use time-sensitive queries, and what makes Grok's social intelligence unique.
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DeepSearch: Your Autonomous Research Agent
Go beyond a single query with DeepSearch — Grok's autonomous research mode that breaks your question into sub-queries, retrieves from multiple sources, and synthesises a comprehensive cited report. A SuperGrok feature.
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Think Mode: Extended Reasoning for Hard Problems
Think mode tells Grok to work through a problem step by step before answering — slower but more accurate on complex reasoning, maths, and coding tasks. Learn when to use it and what to expect.
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Aurora: Generating Images from Text
Grok's built-in image model Aurora generates and edits images from text descriptions. Learn how to write effective prompts, understand what Aurora does well, and know the difference between free and SuperGrok limits.
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Image Editing and Video with Grok Imagine
Go beyond generation: edit images conversationally, chain multiple changes in a single thread, and animate images into video clips with native sound using Grok Imagine.
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08
File and Document Analysis
Upload PDFs, spreadsheets, images, code, and audio files to Grok and ask questions about their content. Learn the supported file types, how to prompt effectively for documents, and what Grok can extract from each.
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Prompting Grok: Getting Better Answers
Grok has a distinct voice and style that rewards a different prompting approach than ChatGPT or Claude. Learn to anchor responses in time, get more depth when you need it, and use follow-ups to refine results.
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Grok on Mobile and Voice
The Grok mobile app adds voice mode and Live Camera on top of every web feature. Learn how to use the speech-to-speech voice interface, the Voice Connector for email and calendar, and the Live Camera that lets Grok see what you see.
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SuperGrok and Choosing Your Plan
Understand Grok's four access tiers — free, SuperGrok, X Premium, and Grok 4 Heavy — what each one includes, and how to decide which fits your actual usage. Most people do not need the most expensive option.
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The xAI API: Building with Grok
Access Grok programmatically through the xAI API — an OpenAI-compatible interface with live X and web search built in, a one-million-token context window, and per-token pricing. Learn the model lineup, make your first API call, and explore advanced features.
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Building Your Grok Workflow (Capstone)
Bring everything together: review what Grok can do, choose the right tool for each task type, and build a practical daily workflow that puts Grok's unique strengths to use.
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Memory: Teaching Grok to Know You
Grok memory stores facts from your conversations and applies them in future sessions — your role, communication preferences, and personal context. Learn where to find it, what gets stored, and how to manage what Grok knows.
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