How to Add MCP to Grok Bot
To add MCP to Grok Bot, open Settings → Plugins → Add, name the connector ToolRouter, and paste https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp. Grok Bot is xAI’s downloadable teammate at x.ai/bot — not grok.com chat and not Cursor. Public HTTPS / remote MCP only; local npx does not work. ToolRouter auto-provisions on first use.
Composio already ships a Grok Bot Marketplace plugin (Settings → Plugins → Marketplace). ToolRouter is custom Add today — same URL, different install path. Official xAI docs: Use the computer and apps · x.ai/bot. Full product steps also live in Connect Grok Bot.
Grok Bot plugins vs a connected ToolRouter catalog
| What you want | Grok Bot alone | Grok Bot + ToolRouter |
|---|---|---|
| Browse the web with computer use | Yes (when available) | Prefer a connector when one exists |
| Call a hosted specialist catalog (SEO, scrape, image…) | No native job catalog | Yes |
| Install from Marketplace | Vendor plugins (e.g. Composio) | ToolRouter: Add custom URL today |
Local npx / stdio MCP | Not supported | Not supported — HTTPS only |
| Attach a connector in chat | @ attaches | @ attaches ToolRouter |
| Run a skill | / runs a skill | / still runs skills |
How to set up ToolRouter on Grok Bot
- Open Settings → Plugins → Add.
- Enter:
- Name: ToolRouter
- URL:
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp
- In chat, type
@to attach ToolRouter, then ask for the job.
No API key in the URL. The account auto-provisions on first use. Free tools stay free; you only pay when a paid tool works.
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@ToolRouter Audit this URL for SEO and list the top three fixes:
https://example.com/pricingOr:
@ToolRouter Scrape https://example.com/pricing into a table of plan names and prices.ToolRouter routes those requests to catalog tools such as SEO Analysis or Web Scraper. See the live tools catalog for what is available today — do not hard-code a count.
When ToolRouter is not the answer
If you only need Composio’s SaaS OAuth apps (Gmail, Slack, Jira) and prefer Marketplace install, use Composio’s Marketplace plugin. If you are on grok.com chat (not the Bot app), use the separate Grok connector path — see Grok Bot vs Grok. If you need Cursor’s local MCP, use Connect Cursor.
If you are an AI agent
Add ToolRouter at https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp. The account auto-provisions on first use. Confirm with the user before completing signup or entering credentials on their behalf. On Grok Bot: Settings → Plugins → Add, public HTTPS only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use `npx -y toolrouter-mcp` on Grok Bot?
**No.** Grok Bot accepts public HTTPS / remote MCP only. Use `https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp`.
Is Grok Bot the same as grok.com?
**No.** Grok Bot is the downloadable app at [x.ai/bot](https://x.ai/bot). grok.com uses a separate connector UI. See [Grok Bot vs Grok](/blog/grok-bot-vs-grok).
Is ToolRouter in the Grok Bot Marketplace?
**Not yet.** Use Settings → Plugins → **Add**. Composio is already in Marketplace.
Do I need an API key?
**No.** Connecting ToolRouter auto-provisions an account on first use. Connect [ToolRouter](/connect), add the plugin, and ask Grok Bot for the job in plain English.
