Can Grok Bot Use My Own Computer? (Local Execution)

Short answer

Yes, but only if you allow it. Bots normally work on their own cloud computer. Settings → Computer → Execution on this computer decides whether they can also open files and run tasks on the computer in front of you. The choices are Always allow, Ask every time and Never allow.

As of Oct 26, 2026 (Grok Bot desktop app v0.75.8). Device names are blurred.

Grok Bot Settings, Computer: Execution on this computer set to "Ask every time", Route traffic through this computer switched on, a Manage devices list with two computers online, and the Bot's computer section with Update and Reset

Steps

Open Settings (Ctrl+,) → Computer.
Under Your computer, open the Execution on this computer dropdown.
Choose Ask every time (what our fresh account showed) or Never allow.

The Execution on this computer dropdown open, with Always allow, Ask every time (ticked) and Never allow

Several computers? Each one under Manage devices has its own dropdown with the same three choices.

Manage devices list with a per-device dropdown open showing Always allow, Ask every time and Never allow

Our advice

The app notes that Auto-review still checks everything first, even when local execution is allowed.
xAI’s troubleshooting page says to keep local access off unless a task really needs files or commands on your machine.
Always allow is the setting to be most careful with. Read Keeping Grok Bot safe before you pick it.