Grox is a desktop agent built around xai-org/grok-build. It connects to a real Grok Build runtime through ACP (Agent Client Protocol), providing session resume, streaming reasoning, tool calls, code diffs, permission approval, structured Q&A, and usage statistics in a Tauri desktop window. It features a Deep Research background workflow (pausable, resumable, stoppable), Computer Use with full keyboard and mouse control on Windows (on by default), Browser Use headless screenshots, a parallel side-task workbench, Worktree/Git environment summaries, desktop notifications, a Chinese/English interface with light and dark themes, multi-account access (Grok OAuth, the official xAI API, and OpenAI-compatible services), and visual management of MCP, Skills, and Plugins extensions.
Publisher’s description
What is Grox?
Grox is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from dandandujie. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS) and MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.3.5, released on September 6, 2026. 4 versions are listed since August 7, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dandandujie/Grox) has 80 stars. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “以 Grok Build 为核心打造的桌面端 Agent”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Grox is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Grox safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
25C72DC0EC4561B2A61E8EA6728FD20E0306980B1003CAD83CD260C9732C21DA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.5Latest | September 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.3.4 | August 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.3.3 | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.11 | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id dandandujie.Grox -eGrox_0.3.5_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- dandandujie
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dandandujie/Grox
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 0.3.5
- Released
- September 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 80
- GitHub forks
- 12
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- dandandujie.Grox
- MSI product code
- {CDCDAC7A-8C88-4754-9047-4FBF9534046B}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grox free?
Yes. Grox is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Grox safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Grox with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Grox be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Grox run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Grox?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 7, 2026.
Can I use Grox without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Grox?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and Haxe. The alternatives page compares them.
