xAI appears to be working on a new “Dev Models” feature in Grok’s web interface. The details so far suggest this section will allow selection and management of various model configurations, with options to search for model names, star preferred models, and potentially access a model override menu. The override screen enables specifying a custom model name, description, address, and modifying both system and developer prompts, including tool call settings and base model changes.
While these controls provide a granular level of model management, it is not confirmed whether the feature is targeted at a broader audience or strictly for internal xAI use. If this functionality were to be released for enterprise or government clients, it could allow organizations to:
- Customize model behaviors
- Integrate their own prompts
- Control access to specific model versions
These capabilities would be attractive for customers with advanced security or compliance needs. However, historically, similar menus have been present as internal tools rather than customer-facing features, making a public or external rollout uncertain.
BREAKING: “DEV MODELS” option has been added to GROK!
— Nima Owji (@nima_owji) January 24, 2026
CUSTOMIZED COMMUNITY-CREATED MODELS coming to GROK?!
It’s not clear whether it’s an internal feature to test newer models or an early UI for community-created models! pic.twitter.com/T6WiG2K1H5
xAI has been positioning Grok as an adaptable and competitive platform in the enterprise AI landscape, but the direction for Dev Models is still unclear. If released, it would signal a move toward greater enterprise control. Until then, its appearance in the UI primarily signals active internal development and experimentation, and there is no clear timeline or public announcement about broader availability.
