xAI (Grok) Setup for Askimo App

xAI (Grok) Configuration

Connect Askimo App to xAI’s Grok models for cutting-edge AI capabilities.

API Configuration

• API Key: Your xAI API key (required)
  • Get your key from console.x.ai
• Default Model: Choose from:
  • grok-2-latest - Latest Grok model
  • grok-2-vision-latest - Multimodal capabilities
• Timeout: Request timeout in seconds (default: 60s)

Setting Up Your API Key

1. Visit xAI Console
2. Sign in with your account
3. Navigate to API Keys
4. Create a new API key
5. Copy the key
6. Paste it into Askimo’s xAI API Key field
7. Click “Test Connection” to verify

Accessing Provider Settings

1. Click on the menu bar
2. Select “Settings”
3. Navigate to the “AI Providers” tab
4. Select “xAI (Grok)” from the provider list

Keyboard Shortcut: ⌘ + , (macOS) or Ctrl + , (Windows/Linux) then click “AI Providers”

Troubleshooting

Connection Failed?

• Verify your API key is correct and active
• Check your xAI account status
• Ensure you have API access enabled
• Try increasing the timeout setting

Model Unavailable?

• Some Grok models may require specific access tiers
• Check your account permissions
• Visit xAI Console for model availability