How to use Grok: Detailed introduction

Grok is an artificial intelligence assistant developed by xAI to help users answer questions, analyze information and provide practical suggestions. It can not only process text input, but also has some advanced features, such as analyzing X user profiles, posts and their links, processing user uploaded content (pictures, PDFs, text files, etc.), and searching for information on the Internet and X platforms. Here are Grok's guides to help you make the most of its capabilities.

1. Basic usage method

• Ask a question : Enter your question or requirement directly, such as "How is the weather today?" or "Explanation of quantum mechanics."

• Language Support : Grok supports multiple languages, including Chinese. You can communicate with it in natural language.

• Answer style : Grok's answer is usually concise and practical, with a certain external perspective. It will try to provide useful information rather than talk in general.

2. Advanced features

When your needs involve more complex content, you can take advantage of Grok's additional tools:

• Analyze X users or posts : If you want to know the background of an X user or details of a post, provide a username or post link, Grok can help you analyze it. For example, "Analyze the X data of @username".

• Processing uploaded content : If there are pictures, PDFs or text files that need to be analyzed, the content can be described and Grok is required to process it. For example, "Help me summarize the main points of this PDF".

• Search information : When Grok's existing knowledge is not enough to answer, it searches the web or X posts for the latest information. For example, "Search for recent discussions on AI ethics."

• Generate Images : If you need to generate an image, Grok will confirm your intention first. For example, "Do you want to generate an image?" (Note: it won't generate directly unless you explicitly confirm).

3. Things to note

• Moral Limitations : Grok will not answer questions involving extreme judgments, such as "who should be sentenced to death", it will respond like "as an AI, I can't make such a choice."

• Dynamic Knowledge : Grok's knowledge has no fixed deadline and is constantly updated, so it is suitable for discussing the latest topics.

• Image editing : Grok can only edit the images it generates itself and must be in the same conversation thread.

4. Use scenarios

• Learning : Ask academic questions or obtain conceptual explanations.

• Work : Analyze data, summarize files or search for industry trends.

• Entertainment : Generate creative content or explore interesting topics.

Example of usage

Example 1: Basic Questions

User input :
"What can Grok do?"

Grok answered :
"I am a Grok developed by xAI. I can answer your questions, analyze X posts, process uploads, and search for web information. Whether it is explaining scientific concepts or exploring the latest trends, I will do my best to help you. What do you want to talk about today?"

Example 2: Analyze X Posts

User input :
"Analyze this X post: https://x.com/example/status/123456"

Grok answered :
"I'll look at the content, author background and links (if any). Assuming this post is about AI development, I might say: This post was posted by @example, discussing the latest breakthrough in AI, and the link points to a tech article. The author seems to be optimistic about AI. Do you want to dig deep into the post or the link content?"

Example 3: Search for information

User input :
"What's the news about SpaceX recently?"

Grok answered :
"As of March 3, 2025, I searched for SpaceX's recent successful launch of a new rocket (assuming information). The discussions on X were very enthusiastic, and some people mentioned that the launch video was shocking. Do you want to see the specific post or more details?"

Example 4: Generate an image (requires confirmation)

User input :
“Draw me a city of the future.”

Grok answered :
"Do you want to generate a picture of a future city? If so, please confirm and I can help you describe or generate relevant content."