AI tools that work with your own xAI (Grok) API key

An xAI API key gives apps access to Grok models. Grok on X or in the Grok app is a separate subscription; the API is billed per token to your xAI account.

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  • 5ire

    Free, open source · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source

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    Free, open-source desktop AI assistant and MCP client that works with your own keys for OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and more.

    Works with:OpenAIAzure OpenAIAnthropicGoogle Gemini+5 more

  • big-AGI

    Free; Pro $9/month · Web · Open source

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    Multi-model AI workspace that runs, compares and merges answers from many providers using your own API keys.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminixAI+14 more

  • BoltAI

    One-time purchase, free trial · macOS, iOS

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    Native Mac and iOS AI app that connects to OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Mistral, Bedrock and local models with your own keys.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+6 more

  • Kilo Code

    Free to start, no markup on model usage · VS Code, JetBrains, CLI · Open source

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    Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains and the CLI. Use 500+ models at zero markup or bring your own keys.

    Works with:AnthropicOpenAIGoogle GeminiOpenRouter+8 more

  • Nanobrowser

    Free, open source · Chrome extension · Open source

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    Open-source Chrome extension AI agent that browses for you. Keys stay in your browser and go only to their provider.

    Works with:AnthropicOpenAIGoogle GeminiOpenRouter+4 more

  • OpenCode

    Free, open source · CLI, Web · Open source

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    Open-source AI coding agent for the terminal, desktop and web that works with any model provider or local models.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicxAI

  • Kerlig

    $49 one-time (1 Mac) · macOS

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    Mac app that adds AI to any app for emails, replies and proofreading, using 350+ models with your own API keys.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiGroq+7 more

  • Zed

    Free editor; paid plans for Zed-hosted AI · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source

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    Fast open-source code editor with an AI agent that works with your own Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, OpenRouter or local model keys.

    Works with:AnthropicOpenAIGoogle GeminiMistral+5 more

  • Loupe

    Free, open source · Windows · Open source

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    Open-source Windows AI website builder where agents build the site and you refine it directly on the live, pixel-verified render.

    Works with:OpenAIGoogle GeminixAIOpenRouter

  • SynquoRum

    Individual and team plans · Web, CLI

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    Multi-AI orchestration workspace with cross-provider memory, visual agent workflows, and BYOK across major model providers with no markup.

    Works with:AnthropicOpenAIGoogle GeminiMeta+3 more

  • Intrascope

    From $59/month · Web, Android

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    Secure AI workspace for teams that centralizes access to major AI models, shared context, usage tracking, and company-level BYOK controls.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiDeepSeek+3 more

  • MultimodelChat

    $2/month or $39 one-time · Web

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    Multi-model AI chat platform that lets users bring encrypted API keys for GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, OpenRouter, and custom endpoints.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminixAI+3 more

  • Visual AI workflow builder where you drag model nodes onto a canvas, wire them together, and run. BYOK with zero markup on API costs.

    Works with:OpenAIGoogle GeminixAI

  • BYOKChat

    Free tier; paid plans from $19/month · Web

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    Chatbot platform with zero AI markup that lets you bring your own API key and pay providers directly at cost.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+2 more

  • SurfMind

    Chrome extension, Firefox extension, macOS

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    Free AI browser extension with page-aware context that lets you use your own API keys or OpenAI-compatible endpoints.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiDeepSeek+3 more

  • Witsy

    Free, open source · macOS, Windows, Linux · Open source

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    Open-source desktop AI assistant and universal MCP client for macOS, Windows, and Linux. BYOK app supporting 15+ AI providers including local models via Ollama.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminixAI+8 more

  • MindMac

    One-time from $29 · macOS

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    Seamlessly chat with ChatGPT on macOS with MindMac, boosting performance via custom features. No account needed.

    Works with:OpenAIAzure OpenAIGoogle GeminiMistral+4 more

  • Dashgen

    Free; Plus $5/month; Pro $10/month · Web

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    Dashgen offers a BYOK model, connecting API keys from major AI providers to chat seamlessly without extra costs.

    Works with:OpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminiMistral+3 more