xAI · 2026-07-24 · major
Grok in Google Workspace — free xAI add-on lands inside Docs, Sheets, and Slides
xAI shipped a free Google Workspace add-on that puts Grok inside Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. One install turns on drafting, spreadsheet analysis with cited cells, and outline-to-deck slide generation.

xAI turned Grok on inside every Google Workspace doc, sheet, and slide — free, one install, cited cells and all.
Key specs
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Apps | Docs, Sheets, Slides |
| Install | Google Workspace Marketplace |
Quick facts
| Maker | xAI |
|---|---|
| Product | Grok for Google Workspace add-on |
| Apps covered | Google Docs, Sheets, Slides |
| Price | Free |
| Install | Google Workspace Marketplace |
| Cross-suite | Follows Grok for Microsoft 365 the week before |
| Announced | 24 July 2026 |
What is it?
Grok for Google Workspace is xAI's new marketplace add-on that puts a Grok sidebar inside Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides at no cost. One install through the Google Workspace Marketplace enables the assistant across all three apps for a personal or a Workspace account.
How does it work?
The sidebar sends the current document, spreadsheet range, or slide outline to Grok in the cloud on request. In Sheets, answers cite the exact cell references they came from; in Slides, Grok assembles decks from an outline and pulls diagrams or images to support each point; in Docs, it organises unformatted notes into structured drafts and does grammar and tone edits inline.
Why does it matter?
This is xAI's second major productivity-suite launch in a week — Grok for Microsoft 365 arrived seven days earlier — and Google Workspace has been the last big office suite without a first-class Grok surface. Making the add-on free removes the biggest adoption block; teams already on Workspace can trial Grok next to Gemini without a procurement conversation.
Who is it for?
Google Workspace users who want Grok inside Docs, Sheets, and Slides without changing tools or paying for another AI seat.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Grok for Google Workspace cost?
- The Grok for Google Workspace add-on is free. xAI publishes it as a no-cost download on the Google Workspace Marketplace, and one install turns Grok on across Docs, Sheets, and Slides — there is no separate seat charge for the assistant.
- What can Grok actually do inside Sheets, Slides, and Docs?
- In Sheets, Grok answers questions about the open spreadsheet with cited cell references, writes formulas, builds charts, and runs scenario models that recalculate when assumptions change. In Slides, it turns plain outlines into working decks with diagrams and images. In Docs, it drafts, refines, and copyedits text with tone-consistent rewrites.
- How is Grok for Google Workspace different from Grok in Microsoft 365?
- The Google Workspace add-on ships one week after Grok for Microsoft 365 add-ins for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Both put the same Grok assistant inside the host suite; the Google Workspace version is free at launch, while Microsoft 365 pricing follows Grok's regular API and subscription tiers.
- Which Grok model powers the Workspace add-on?
- The add-on calls xAI's current Grok model in the cloud — the same Grok 4.5 stack rolled out across grok.com, iOS, Android, and X. Users do not choose a model in the sidebar; xAI routes each request to whichever Grok variant its API selects for that task.
Try it
https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/grok/660927092109