How to Download and Install Grok Bot on Windows, Mac, Linux and Mobile

Updated: October 3, 2026

In short

• Download Grok Bot only from one of two official sources: x.ai/bot or Cursor’s download page. On desktop it supports Windows, macOS and Linux; on mobile, iOS and Android.
• Before downloading, check which processor you have. Each operating system has two versions, and picking the wrong one is the most common reason an install doesn’t work.
• After installing, sign in with your Cursor account through the browser, then wait a few minutes for your cloud computer to be ready.

The installation itself is quick. Most of what can go wrong happens before the download or right after it, so we’ll also cover preparation and common problems. If you haven’t decided yet whether the tool is right for you, read What is Grok Bot first.

For current plans, prices and every Maitz article on Grok Bot, see our Grok Bot hub.

What do you need before downloading?

• A subscription that includes Grok Bot, or a free trial. Without one, the app will install, but you won’t be able to use it. All the options and prices are in our guide How much does Grok Bot cost.
• A Cursor account. You sign in to Grok Bot through it, even if your subscription is SuperGrok.
• The right privacy setting on your account. Grok Bot stores data in the cloud, so an account set to Cursor’s old privacy mode (Legacy Privacy Mode) can’t use it. On a personal account, change this in Cursor’s privacy settings. On an organization account, contact your admin.
• A stable internet connection. The bots don’t work on your computer but on a computer in the cloud. The app is the window you use to talk to them, approve actions and see results.

Where do you download it, and which version is right for you?

The table sums up what’s in the official getting-started guide and Cursor’s deployment guide:

We didn’t find minimum hardware requirements for the computer in the documentation. That makes sense, since the heavy lifting happens in the cloud. A minimum version of Windows or macOS isn’t listed there either.

Don’t download Grok Bot from download sites, groups or links someone sent you. An installer from an unofficial source may contain malware, and you can’t always tell from the outside.

How do you check which processor you have?

• On Windows: Settings → System → About. The “System type” line shows whether the computer is x64 or ARM-based.
• On a Mac: Apple menu → About This Mac. If you see a line called “Chip,” you have Apple silicon. If you see a line called “Processor,” the Mac is Intel-based.
• On Linux: type uname -m in the terminal. A result of x86_64 means x64, and aarch64 means Arm64.

How do you install Grok Bot on a computer?

On Windows

1. On the download page, choose between x64 and Arm64, based on what you found in the check above.
2. Run the installer and wait for it to finish.
3. Open Grok Bot from the Start menu.

The installation is per user, not for the whole computer. According to Cursor’s documentation, the software is saved in your profile folder, under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs. If several people use the same computer, each of them needs to install it separately.

On a Mac

1. Download the right version: Apple silicon or Intel.
2. Open the downloaded .dmg file.
3. Drag Grok Bot into the Applications folder.
4. Launch the app. If macOS asks whether to open it, confirm by clicking Open.

On Linux

On x.ai/bot, the Linux files are under More downloads. Choose the format based on your distribution:

• .deb for Debian and Ubuntu.
• .rpm for Fedora and RHEL.
• AppImage for other distributions.

Install the .deb or .rpm with your distribution’s usual package manager. An AppImage file needs to be made executable (for example with chmod +x) and then launched. After installation, the app appears in your applications list.

One advantage of the .deb and .rpm packages: they register Cursor as a software source on your system, so the next time you run a general system update, Grok Bot updates too.

What happens the first time you open the app?

1. Sign-in. Signing in doesn’t happen inside the app but in the browser: after you click Sign in on the welcome screen, a Cursor window opens and you log in to your account there. Once the browser confirms the sign-in worked, go back to the app. In an organization with single sign-on (SSO), log in as usual through your organization’s system.
2. Linking a Grok subscription, if needed. If your access comes from SuperGrok, you’ll be asked to link the account. On desktop, this option is also in Settings, under Usage & Billing. The link can’t be undone later, so if you have more than one Cursor account, stop for a moment and check which one you’re in.
3. A short tour and a question about your tools. The app briefly explains bots, the shared computer and routines, and asks which tools you work with. There’s no reason to worry about this question: what you select only affects which bots are suggested to you, and no service gets connected as a result.
4. Setting up the cloud computer. This happens in the background and can take a few minutes. When it’s done, a screen opens suggesting a first bot.

From here you can move on to your first bot. We explain how to do that well in What is Grok Bot.

What about iPhone and Android?

Download from the App Store or Google Play, tap Log In or Sign Up and sign in to your Cursor account through the browser. If you’ve already been working on desktop, you’ll see the same bots and conversations. The phone app is handy for keeping track, approving things and sending short messages, but some actions, like editing routines, are currently available only on desktop. To know when a bot is waiting for you, turn on notifications. According to the documentation, push notifications are still rolling out gradually.

How do you update Grok Bot?

On Windows, Mac and AppImage, the app checks for new versions by itself and offers to install them. You can also check manually in Settings, under Updates, by clicking Check for Updates. With .deb and .rpm installs, updates come through the package manager.

Don’t put off updates for too long. When an old version is no longer supported, the app shows an Update required screen and won’t let you continue until you update.

Note that there are two different updates: an update to the app on your computer, and an update to the cloud computer the bots work on. You trigger the second one in Settings, under Grok Bot’s Computer. Your files and site logins will stay in place, but if the bots installed software on the cloud computer, you’ll need to install it again.

Installation not working? Common problems and fixes

Sign-in gets stuck in the browser

A common mistake is closing the app while the browser is open. The app needs to wait in the background until sign-in is complete. If it doesn’t pop back up on its own at the end, click on it yourself and try signing in again. If it still doesn’t work, check that your account has access to Grok Bot, meaning a suitable subscription or an active trial.

A message about Legacy Privacy Mode appears

The installation is fine. The problem is with the account: Cursor’s old privacy mode doesn’t fit the way Grok Bot works, because it has to store data in the cloud. Change the setting in your Cursor account, or on an organization account, contact your admin.

The “Starting your computer” screen won’t move

Setting up the cloud computer for the first time isn’t a matter of seconds. If you can see something on the screen still progressing, give it time. If it gets stuck or an error appears, the troubleshooting guide recommends this order: retry from the error screen, restart the app, check whether the app has an update, and only then update the cloud computer from Settings.

The download is blocked on a work network

Corporate networks sometimes block downloads or connections to cloud services. According to Cursor, the download and updates come from the cursor.com and downloads.cursor.com domains, and the app also needs access to other Cursor domains. If something is blocked, contact your IT team and point them to the deployment guide.

Grok Bot installation FAQ

Does the download cost anything?

The installer is free to download from the official pages. To work with the bots, you need a suitable subscription or a free trial.

Do I need a powerful computer?

Not necessarily. All of the bots’ processing happens on cloud servers, so a regular home computer should be enough. That said, we didn’t find official hardware requirements in the documentation.

Can I install it on several computers?

Yes. Sign in with the same account, and your bots and conversations sync across all devices. One thing doesn’t carry over: auto-approval rules. If you set them up on your work computer, you’ll need to set them up again on your home computer.

How do I check which version is installed?

In the account menu, choose About. The window that opens shows the version, and there’s also a button to copy the version details.

How do I uninstall Grok Bot?

The documentation doesn’t describe a special uninstall process, so remove it like any other software on your system. Keep in mind that the bots, routines and their files are stored in your account and in the cloud, not on your computer. To stop work that’s already running, pause or delete the routines in the app before uninstalling.

Is there a Chromebook version?

The official documentation lists only Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, so there’s no dedicated Chromebook version.

Sources

• Grok Bot Docs: Getting started
• Grok Bot Docs: Grok Bot on mobile
• Grok Bot Docs: Troubleshooting
• Cursor Docs: Enterprise deployment and installation
• Cursor download page

The steps were checked against the official documentation on October 3, 2026. The app’s interface may change in future versions.