Coding Model · xAI
Grok 4.6
Grok 4.6 is xAI's recommended model, released August 12, 2026 with a 500K-token context window, and the default in the Grok Build harness. TeamDay runs it headless with streaming JSON events and session resume, billed through the connected xAI account or API key.
At a glance (verified 2026-09-02)
- Vendor
- xAI
- Type
- Coding Model
- Context window
- 500K tokens
- Pricing
- $2 input / $0.50 cached input / $6 output per 1M tokens (doubled above 200K context); uses the connected xAI account or XAI_API_KEY.
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How to use Grok 4.6 in TeamDay
Pick Grok 4.6 in TeamDay's chat model picker on the Grok Build harness — it is now the recommended xAI model, replacing Grok 4.5.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Grok 4.6 cost?
$2 per 1M input tokens, $0.50 for cached input, and $6 per 1M output tokens; prices double for requests above 200K context. Billed through your connected xAI account or XAI_API_KEY.
What is Grok 4.6's context window?
Grok 4.6 has a 500K-token context window; pricing doubles above 200K context.
Should I use Grok 4.6 or Grok 4.5?
Grok 4.6 is xAI's recommended model and Grok Build's default since August 12, 2026. Grok 4.5 stays available at $2 input / $0.30 cached / $6 output per 1M tokens.
How do I run Grok 4.6 in TeamDay?
Select it on the Grok Build harness in the chat model picker; TeamDay runs the xAI CLI headless with streaming JSON events and session resume.
Related
- Grok 4.5 — Coding Model
- GPT-5.6 (Sol, Terra, Luna) — Chat & Reasoning Model
- Claude Opus 5 — Chat & Reasoning Model
Grok 4.6is one of the models TeamDay's AI employees already run — no API keys, no infrastructure.
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