LearnGrokLearning path
Start here, in this order
A staged path through Grok: get useful answers, build habits that survive model updates, then hand work to a Bot or build on the API.
Stage one
Get a useful answer
Work out which Grok you are actually using, learn to ask so the answer comes back usable, and build a checking habit before you start relying on it.
Automate a repetitive job with a script Grok writes
Turn a chore you do by hand every week into a script you run in one command, including the safety habits that stop a first script doing damage.
GuideBeginnerBuild an iOS app with Grok
Start to finish, from an empty Xcode project to an app running on your own iPhone, with Grok writing the code and you deciding what it should do.
GuideBeginnerPut a one-page website online with Grok
From nothing to a live page with your own words on it, in an afternoon, without learning to code first.
GuideBeginnerRunbook gaps from on-call incidents
Produce a ranked runbook update list from incidents, alerts and handovers. For on-call leads maintaining operational documentation.
GuideIntermediateError budget review for release decisions
Produce a release recommendation from SLO data, recent incidents and planned changes. For engineering managers and reliability engineers.
GuideAdvancedAPI change checklist for consumer sign-off
Create a compatibility checklist and release decision from an API change, contract, consumer list and test evidence.
PromptIntermediateArchitecture decision record from design debate
Create a reviewable architecture decision record from design notes and options, for technical leads before implementation.
PromptIntermediateOn-call handover from incident activity
Create a clear on-call handover note from alerts, channel updates and changes, for engineers ending a shift and incident leads.
PromptIntermediateDependency upgrade assessment for release approval
Five paste-ready prompts for engineers and release managers to assess dependency upgrades and record a release, defer or mitigate decision.
PromptAdvancedRollback decision brief from deployment signals
Produce a short rollback, mitigation or monitoring brief from deployment evidence. For release managers and engineering leads.
PromptAdvancedSchema migration plan for production change
Create a production database migration plan with ordering, checks, rollback gates and open risks for backend change reviewers.
PromptAdvancedIncident postmortem from timeline and alerts
Produce a checked, blameless incident postmortem from alerts and chat notes for on-call engineers and incident managers.
WorkflowIntermediateRelease notes from merged changes
Create customer-facing release notes from merged changes for engineering, support and product teams preparing a software release.
WorkflowIntermediateTechnical specification from product decisions
Produce an engineering-ready technical specification from product decisions, for leads and product managers planning a build.
WorkflowIntermediatePull request review for merge decisions
Produce a traceable pull request review with blockers, risks and a merge recommendation for senior engineers reviewing production changes.
WorkflowAdvancedWhat Grok is, and where it actually runs
Grok is one assistant reached through several different products. Knowing which one you are in explains most of the confusion people hit early.
GuideBeginnerYour first hour with Grok
A sequence of small tasks that shows you what Grok is good at, what it is bad at, and how to tell the difference before you rely on it.
GuideBeginnerDischarge instruction check for ward teams
Create a correction list and plain-language discharge draft for clinical approval, without putting patient information into the model.
GuideIntermediateReferral response tracker for access teams
Build a reviewed referral work queue from incomplete emails, forms and call notes for referral coordinators and access managers.
GuideIntermediateReferral rejection letter for incomplete submissions
Draft clear incomplete referral letters and supply checklists for referral coordinators without identifiable patient information.
PromptBeginnerCapacity plan from clinic demand and staffing
Build a reviewable weekly clinic capacity plan from aggregate demand, rotas, rooms and service rules, for scheduling leads.
PromptIntermediateClinic waitlist review for booking decisions
Produce a safe, prioritised contact list from de-identified waitlist and appointment data for outpatient booking teams.
PromptIntermediateConsent form review for service changes
Compare approved service changes with patient materials and prepare a review-ready change list for healthcare managers and governance staff.
PromptIntermediateDNA follow-up list for service recovery
Create a safe, policy-led DNA follow-up list from de-identified records for clinic administrators and service leads.
PromptIntermediateIncident briefing note for governance review
Create a factual incident briefing note for healthcare governance meetings, with timelines, actions, evidence gaps and questions.
PromptIntermediateAppointment schedule from clinic constraints
Build a proposed clinic schedule from demand, availability and room rules, ready for operational approval by outpatient teams.
WorkflowIntermediateIntake summary from referral records
Create a clinician-ready referral intake summary from de-identified records. For care coordinators, practice administrators and referral teams.
WorkflowIntermediatePatient letter from treatment notes
Draft a clear patient letter from approved treatment notes, with checks and clinical handover for administration teams.
WorkflowIntermediatePolicy update from operational changes
Create a governance-ready policy draft from agreed process changes, with ownership and checks for healthcare operations teams.
WorkflowIntermediatePrompting fundamentals that survive model updates
The parts of prompting that keep working when the model changes, context, constraints, format, and examples, and the tricks that do not.
GuideBeginnerInvestment appraisal memo for capital approval
Draft a capital approval memo from model outputs and stakeholder notes. For FP&A analysts supporting investment decisions.
GuideIntermediateMonth-end variance commentary for management accounts
Prepare reviewed variance commentary from management accounts, budget and operational notes for finance managers and management accountants.
GuideIntermediatePrompts for learning something new
Prompts for using an assistant as a tutor rather than an answer machine, including the ones that make it stop giving you the answer.
PromptBeginnerResearch and summarising prompts
Copy-ready prompts for turning long material into something you can act on, with the structure that makes the result checkable.
PromptBeginnerWriting and editing prompts
Prompts for editing your own writing, drafting in a specific voice, and getting criticism that is actually useful.
PromptBeginnerAudit evidence tracker for close sign-off
Create a close evidence tracker from timetables, reconciliations and audit requests for controllers and audit teams.
PromptIntermediateBudget reforecast bridge for executive decisions
Build a reconciled reforecast bridge and decision list for FP&A teams preparing executive review materials.
PromptIntermediateCode review and debugging prompts
Prompts for getting a real review instead of praise, narrowing a bug you cannot reproduce, and understanding code you did not write.
PromptIntermediateEarnings call questions for management follow-up
Build ranked earnings follow-up questions with evidence, owners and decisions for equity research and finance teams.
PromptIntermediateBoard pack challenge log for committee review
Create a board pack challenge log for finance directors and company secretariat teams before committee review.
PromptAdvancedLiquidity forecast review for treasury decisions
Create a checked treasury briefing from cash forecasts, debt schedules and payment calendars. For teams managing near-term funding decisions.
PromptAdvancedValuation committee memo for investment approval
Draft a valuation committee memo from models, comparables and assumptions for internal corporate finance and investment teams.
PromptAdvancedEarnings summary for investor communications
Produce a sourced earnings briefing from results, guidance and analyst questions for investor relations and senior management.
WorkflowIntermediateModel documentation for review handover
Produce a review-ready model documentation pack from a workbook, source data and change notes for finance teams.
WorkflowIntermediateBoard pack narrative for director review
Draft a board-ready performance narrative from management accounts and operating metrics, for finance directors and FP&A leads.
WorkflowAdvancedCovenant compliance memo for lender submission
Prepare a lender-ready covenant compliance memo from loan terms and reporting evidence. For treasury managers, controllers and finance leads.
WorkflowAdvancedChecking Grok's answers without doubling your work
A proportionate verification habit, what to check always, what to check sometimes, and what is safe to skim.
GuideBeginnerKeeping up when Grok changes
Where the authoritative information actually lives, what is worth re-checking after an update, and how to keep your own prompts and integrations from rotting.
GuideBeginnerClient update from case correspondence
Create a dated client update from recent correspondence, orders and notes, with decisions, documents and deadlines for solicitor review.
GuideIntermediateRedline summary for approval decisions
Produce a reviewable supplier redline summary and decision record from an approved template and negotiation notes.
GuideIntermediateWorking with files, images and long inputs
How to prepare documents and screenshots so you get a usable answer, and what to do when an upload is refused or an answer ignores half the file.
GuideIntermediateData processing agreement review checklist
Review supplier DPAs against approved positions and produce a clear departures, gaps and approval checklist for commercial and privacy counsel.
PromptIntermediateEvidence chronology for case strategy
Build a dated evidence chronology for litigation teams preparing an early case assessment or strategy meeting.
PromptIntermediateObligations register for contract handover
Create a contract handover register from a signed agreement for legal and contract teams passing work to delivery or procurement.
PromptIntermediatePrivilege log from discovery records
Build a draft privilege log from reviewed discovery records, with decision gaps for litigation teams handling disclosure.
PromptIntermediateRegulatory change note for policy owners
Compare a regulatory requirement with an internal policy and prepare a reviewable change note for legal, compliance and policy owners.
PromptIntermediateWitness interview plan for case preparation
Prepare a source-linked witness interview plan from pleadings and evidence. For solicitors and investigations teams.
PromptAdvancedContract review checklist for procurement approval
Produce a procurement contract review checklist with accept, query and escalate decisions for in-house legal and operations teams.
WorkflowIntermediateDiscovery triage register for review priority
Sort an initial document set into review groups and hand over a checked triage register for litigation lawyers and e-discovery teams.
WorkflowIntermediateLiability clause comparison for negotiation
Compare liability, indemnity and insurance clauses and prepare a negotiation position note for commercial lawyers.
WorkflowIntermediateSettlement offer note for client instructions
Create a short settlement offer note with terms, deadlines, questions and decisions for dispute resolution clients.
WorkflowIntermediateBehaviour support plan from classroom records
Create a consistent draft behaviour support plan from school records. For teachers and pastoral staff who need reviewable classroom actions.
GuideIntermediateProgress report from assessment evidence
Create a checked draft pupil progress report from assessments, attendance and teacher notes for termly reviews with families and support staff.
GuideIntermediateParent update from classroom notes
Create consistent weekly parent updates from classroom notes, attendance concerns and approved school messages.
PromptBeginnerCurriculum resource audit for topic planning
Compare teaching resources with unit objectives and produce a clear keep, adapt, replace or create list for topic planning.
PromptIntermediateIntervention plan from attainment data
Create targeted pupil groups, support plans and review points from assessment data for teachers, subject leads and pastoral staff.
PromptIntermediateMisconception check from exit tickets
Group exit-ticket answers into misconceptions, a follow-up list and a reteaching plan for teachers preparing the next lesson.
PromptIntermediateSafeguarding concern summary for referral
Create a factual safeguarding referral summary from classroom records, for school staff sending a concern to the designated safeguarding lead.
PromptIntermediateAssessment moderation from marked samples
Compare marked work with rubrics and benchmark samples, then create a moderation record for subject leads and assessment teams.
PromptAdvancedLesson sequence from curriculum objectives
Build a teachable lesson sequence with checks, differentiation and an exit task. For teachers and curriculum leads planning a unit or week.
WorkflowBeginnerPermission letters for school activities
Draft a clear trip or classroom activity letter from approved school details, with actions and deadlines for families.
WorkflowBeginnerRubric criteria for consistent marking
Draft a classroom assessment rubric from a task brief and learning objectives. For teachers, subject leads and assessment coordinators.
WorkflowIntermediateStudent feedback from marked work
Create specific, usable feedback from marking notes for each learner. For teachers returning assessed coursework.
WorkflowIntermediateAd variant matrix for campaign sign-off
Build an approval-ready paid ad copy matrix from approved messaging. For performance marketers and campaign managers handling sign-off.
GuideIntermediateMessaging hierarchy for product launch approval
Build a review-ready launch messaging hierarchy from research, product notes and brand guidance. For product marketers and brand leads.
GuideIntermediateAudience segments for media planning
Build an evidence-led audience segment document and a media planning decision from customer research, CRM fields and campaign goals.
PromptIntermediateEmail nurture sequence for lifecycle approval
Build a review-ready automated email journey from product facts, audience triggers and objectives. For lifecycle marketers and CRM managers.
PromptIntermediateLanding page variants for conversion testing
Build landing-page copy variants and a test order from an approved offer, audience profile and campaign message.
PromptIntermediateSearch term clusters for content priorities
Build a ranked SEO content backlog from keyword exports, page inventories and sales questions. For content leads and SEO managers.
PromptIntermediateCampaign performance diagnosis for budget changes
Review weekly campaign data, find likely performance causes, and produce ranked changes and budget moves for performance marketing leads.
PromptAdvancedPositioning matrix for campaign approval
Compare research, messaging, competitor claims and product proof before approving a campaign direction.
PromptAdvancedBrand positioning options for leadership review
Compare audience needs, category claims and proof points to prepare distinct positioning routes for brand strategists and product marketers.
WorkflowIntermediateCampaign brief from stakeholder notes
Create an approval-ready campaign brief from stakeholder notes, for marketing managers who need one clear plan to sign off.
WorkflowIntermediateCompetitor scan for positioning decisions
Compare competitor claims and landing pages, then produce a positioning decision document for product marketers and brand leads.
WorkflowIntermediateCreative concept shortlist for production
A repeatable review workflow for creative directors and campaign managers choosing campaign concepts for production.
WorkflowIntermediateLanding copy review for launch approval
Review landing-page copy against a campaign brief and produce an approval-ready change list for content leads and web marketers.
WorkflowIntermediate
Stage two
Hand over real work
Grok Bot moves from answering to acting. The skills that matter here are writing a brief and deciding what a piece of software is allowed to do on your behalf.
How you actually get Grok Bot
Grok Bot is bought and downloaded through Cursor, not from x.ai. Which plans include it, which platforms have a build, and the account setting that blocks it outright.
GuideBeginnerMake a Grok Bot that runs a job for you
Pick a job you already do by hand, write the brief, give it the narrowest access that works, and get it running, with the checks that keep it safe.
GuideBeginnerWhat Grok Bot is, and how it differs from chatting
A Bot is an agent with a computer. Understanding that one mechanism, a shared Linux machine your Bots work on, explains most of what Grok Bot can do and every limit it has.
GuideBeginnerDeal qualification scorecard for next-step decisions
Create a repeatable deal scorecard for account executives and sales managers reviewing active opportunities.
GuideIntermediateGiving a Bot its first task
How to write a task brief that comes back with something usable, scope, inputs, boundaries, and the check you will do when it returns.
GuideIntermediateRenewal risk brief for account planning
Build a checked renewal brief from account evidence. For sales teams and account managers preparing renewal plans.
GuideIntermediateCall prep sheet for discovery meetings
Build a focused discovery call sheet from CRM notes and emails, for salespeople working new or expanding accounts.
PromptBeginnerFollow-up email from call notes
Create an accurate sales follow-up email and CRM update from call notes, with clear owners, dates, risks and next actions.
PromptBeginnerContact map for deal coverage
Build a buying-group contact map from CRM records and account notes. For account executives and sales managers.
PromptIntermediateGrok Bot task brief prompts
Templates for delegating work to a Bot with the scope, boundaries and definition of done written down.
PromptIntermediateMutual action plan for deal progression
Create a buyer-facing mutual action plan from deal actions and dates, for enterprise sellers managing complex buying groups.
PromptIntermediateProposal outline from discovery notes
Build a proposal outline from discovery notes and approved pricing inputs, with requirement mapping and approval flags for account executives.
PromptIntermediateProposal review memo for approval
Review customer proposals against discovery, requirements and commercial assumptions. For sales leads and deal desk reviewers deciding whether to send.
PromptIntermediateAccount brief for a sales call
Build a checked call brief from CRM notes, emails and company news. For account executives and sales managers preparing sales calls.
WorkflowIntermediateCall plan from account signals
Build a discovery or deal-progression call plan from CRM history, account news and stakeholder notes, with a clear next-step decision.
WorkflowIntermediateForecast notes for pipeline review
Produce evidence-led forecast notes from CRM records and call notes, for sales representatives and forecast owners preparing pipeline reviews.
WorkflowIntermediatePipeline risks for manager review
A weekly pipeline review workflow for sales managers that produces a ranked risk list, evidence gaps and named follow-up actions.
WorkflowIntermediateProposal draft from discovery evidence
Create a review-ready customer proposal from discovery notes, requirements and commercial points for sales teams.
WorkflowIntermediateTerritory plan from account data
Rank target accounts, assign ownership and produce an outreach plan from CRM data. For BDRs and territory sales leads.
WorkflowIntermediateConnecting Bots to your tools safely
Every Bot on your account shares one computer, one browser and one set of logins. That single fact decides how you should connect anything.
GuideIntermediateMacro library audit for support teams
Build a signed-off macro register from live support conversations. For support leads and knowledge managers.
GuideIntermediateRefund exception review for approval
Create a consistent refund approval sheet from exception requests, for support operations managers and senior agents.
GuideIntermediateWhat stops a Bot, and what does not
There is no fixed list of actions that pause for approval. Three separate mechanisms decide, and the one people misread is the rule that says "always allow".
GuideIntermediateCancellation save offer for approval
Review cancellation tickets consistently and approve save offers with clear eligibility, risk and customer wording.
PromptIntermediateChargeback evidence pack for dispute review
Build a review-ready chargeback evidence pack from order records and customer messages, for support teams preparing specialist cases.
PromptIntermediateDefect cluster brief for product triage
Group recurring support tickets into product defect clusters and give product teams an evidence-backed triage brief.
PromptIntermediateEscalation summary for support leadership
Create a decision-ready customer escalation summary from risky tickets, notes and updates. For support managers briefing leadership.
PromptIntermediateHandover note for complex customer cases
Create clear support handover notes from long ticket histories. For agents and leads passing unresolved cases between shifts or teams.
PromptIntermediateTone review for customer replies
Review proposed support replies against policy and tone guidance, with revised drafts and coaching notes for support leads.
PromptIntermediateTicket reply draft for queue handling
Draft consistent customer replies from ticket history and policy, with a clear send, edit or escalate decision for queue agents.
WorkflowBeginnerComplaint response review for manager approval
Review sensitive complaint replies against the case record and policy, then produce a revised draft and approval points for support managers.
WorkflowIntermediateEscalation packet for engineering triage
Create a reproducible product issue packet from a complex support case, for support specialists handing cases to engineering.
WorkflowIntermediateHelp-centre article gaps from ticket themes
Rank missing help-centre articles from tagged support tickets, with evidence and outlines, for support content managers.
WorkflowIntermediateKnowledge article draft from solved cases
Build a customer self-service article from resolved support cases, with confirmed steps, expected results and product gaps for support content owners.
WorkflowIntermediateReply macros from resolved support tickets
Create approved customer support reply macros from resolved tickets, with triggers, exclusions and owner sign-off for shared library teams.
WorkflowIntermediate
Stage three
Build on it
The API is stateless, priced per token and versioned independently of the app. Getting these four decisions right early saves a rewrite later.
Calling the Grok API for the first time
The pieces of a first request, key, base URL, model name, message shape, and the decisions worth making before you write the second one.
GuideIntermediateInvoice exception queue for payment decisions
Build a review queue from invoices and matching records, for operations and accounts payable leads handling supplier payment controls.
GuideIntermediateProcedure gap review for approval
Build a gap register from procedures, exception logs and staff notes, ready for process owner approval.
GuideIntermediateProcess runbook from working notes
Build an approval-ready process runbook from frontline notes, interviews and screenshots. For operations leads standardising repeat work.
PromptIntermediatePurchase order exceptions for approval
Create a three-way match exception list for operations and procurement staff handling invoice approval and supplier follow-up.
PromptIntermediateSite audit checklist for corrective action
Build an auditable site checklist from inspection notes, photos and past actions. For operations managers running facilities or safety standards.
PromptIntermediateVendor comparison matrix for purchasing decisions
Build a vendor comparison matrix from proposals, contracts and service levels. For operations managers and procurement leads.
PromptIntermediateKPI exception report for weekly review
Produce an evidence-led weekly exception report from an operations export, ready for analysts and managers to assign actions.
WorkflowIntermediateMeeting action register from operational notes
Build a checked action register from meeting notes, chat updates and project documents. For operations leads running recurring meetings.
WorkflowIntermediateSOP update brief for process approval
Produce an SOP update brief from staff feedback and process changes, for operations leads keeping process documents current.
WorkflowIntermediateShift handover log for daily control
Create a checked shift handover log from notes, open issues and pending checks. For operations managers and shift leads.
WorkflowIntermediateStock discrepancy investigation for sign-off
Create a sign-off pack from counts, delivery records and adjustment notes. For warehouse managers reviewing stock discrepancies.
WorkflowIntermediateSupplier scorecard for renewal decisions
Produce a renewal scorecard from supplier evidence, for operations managers reviewing contracts and service performance.
WorkflowIntermediateOffer comparison brief for vendor decisions
Compare property offers on agreed terms and prepare a clear vendor decision brief for estate agents and sales negotiators.
GuideIntermediateTenancy application review for landlord approval
Build a landlord approval pack from applications and references, for lettings agents who need clear facts, gaps and decisions.
GuideIntermediateLease renewal options for landlord approval
Prepare a landlord renewal decision paper from lease, rent, repairs and comparable evidence. For residential lettings managers.
PromptIntermediateProperty document checklist before marketing
Check sale documents before a listing goes live. For estate agents and conveyancing support staff preparing a property for sale.
PromptIntermediateTenant welcome pack for move-in
Create a checked move-in welcome pack from tenancy documents. For lettings teams preparing new tenants.
WorkflowBeginnerBuyer due diligence checklist before exchange
Build a dated due diligence checklist from sale papers, searches and survey findings. For support staff and buyers before exchange.
WorkflowIntermediateMarket summary for pricing decisions
Produce a checked local market summary and draft pricing range for estate agents and valuers before a seller instruction meeting.
WorkflowIntermediateProperty listing copy from particulars
Produce a checked portal listing draft from approved property papers. For residential sales and lettings staff.
WorkflowIntermediateRepair request triage for maintenance approval
Create an approval queue from repair reports, photos and contractor notes. For property managers deciding which maintenance work to authorise.
WorkflowIntermediateViewing feedback into vendor update
Create a vendor-ready update from viewing notes and buyer feedback, with clear next actions for active residential sales listings.
WorkflowIntermediate
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