Does Grok Bot keep working when my laptop is closed?
Yes. Grok Bot works on a persistent cloud computer, so closing the app, shutting your laptop or locking your phone does not stop background work or routines.
The cloud computer is not your computer
Section titled “The cloud computer is not your computer”- Cloud computer: one per user, shared by all your Bots, with a browser, file system and terminal. Closing your laptop does not affect it.
- Your own Mac or Windows machine: a Bot only runs commands there if you enable and approve local execution under Settings → General → Bot → Execution on Local Computer. The default is to ask every time; the official advice is Never allow unless a task needs it.
While you are away
Section titled “While you are away”- Actions that need approval wait for you; approval cards from routines expire after about 10 minutes and the action does not run.
- For logins and CAPTCHAs the Bot stops and waits for you to take over; you can do it from your phone.
- After a long absence Grok Bot may ask whether to keep routines running; if you do not answer, they may be paused.
- Turn on the Bot’s Notifications to hear about results, questions and approvals.
Related questions
Section titled “Related questions”Do Grok Bot routines run when my laptop is off?
Section titled “Do Grok Bot routines run when my laptop is off?”Yes. Routines run on Grok Bot’s cloud computer, independent of your own computer.
Will Grok Bot control my own computer?
Section titled “Will Grok Bot control my own computer?”Only if you enable and approve local execution. The default asks every time; the official advice is Never allow unless needed.
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