xAI REST API Review | Zuplo Blog
It's always an exciting day when a major tech company launches their first API, and the internet was certainly buzzing when Elon announced the new xAI API.
Most AI platform companies (ex. OpenAI and Anthropic) see a large amount of traffic from companies integrating their REST APIs to add AI features to their apps/websites. xAI has long been seen as an underdog in the AI race, however with a recent funding round of $6B, the platform has accelerated development to catch up with its rivals. The question that lingered on my mind is if the developer experience of xAI might be good enough to lure away users of OpenAI or Anthropic's APIs.
The xAI Rest API, powered by Grok, provides a robust set of capabilities for developers to build AI-driven applications. The API grants access to Grok, a powerful large language model designed for various tasks, including text and code generation, as well as image-related functionalities.
The API also supports streaming responses for real-time applications like chatbots. It’s compatible with OpenAI and Anthropic SDKs, making it easier for developers familiar with those platforms to integrate xAI with minimal adjustments.
