usecli-grok

name	usecli-grok
description	Use Grok as an external CLI worker inside a Claude Code or LikeCode-centered workflow. Good for critical review and alternative perspectives. Requires GROK_API_KEY or equivalent local configuration.

usecli-grok

Overview

Use xAI Grok CLI as an external worker inside a Claude Code workflow.

Best for:

• critical review
• alternative perspectives
• challenging assumptions
• contrarian critique

Install

This sub-skill can be installed independently:

skill install https://github.com/Harzva/usecli-grok

Or manually:

git clone https://github.com/Harzva/usecli-grok.git
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
ln -s $(pwd) ~/.claude/skills/usecli-grok

Command

bash ~/.claude/skills/usecli-grok/scripts/usecli-grok.sh --prompt "<prompt>"

Or with a prompt file:

bash ~/.claude/skills/usecli-grok/scripts/usecli-grok.sh --prompt-file <path>

Verification

Run the local smoke test:

bash ~/.claude/skills/usecli-grok/tests/test_wrapper.sh

Environment Variables

Variable	Purpose	Default
USECLI_GROK_BIN	Grok executable	grok
USECLI_GROK_MODEL	Model override	(none)
USECLI_GROK_TIMEOUT	Timeout seconds	(none)

Good Fits

• When you want a critic to challenge assumptions
• When you need alternative perspectives on a plan or design
• When you want contrarian feedback before final decisions

Notes

• Uses grok --prompt in headless mode
• Requires GROK_API_KEY or equivalent local configuration
• Useful as a secondary lane once API key is configured

Resources

bin/usecli-grok.sh

The wrapper script. Sources bin/usecli-lib.sh for shared functionality.

examples/workflows/gemini-grok-review.sh

Demonstrates Gemini + Grok review workflow.