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Free Grok WebUI & Codex WebUI for your machine

Self-hosted browser chat UIs that talk to the Grok CLI or Codex CLI already on your laptop — not a cloud chat wrapper. Private, password-protected, Tailscale-friendly, free forever with free updates. Paste a setup prompt into your agent or install manually. Optional tips never unlock features.

Free forever Free updates Your hardware Agent can install it Optional tips AMT tools optional

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Everything on this page is free — downloads, setup, updates, forever. No account, no license, nothing locked. If a WebUI saved you time, you can optionally leave a one-time tip. Tips never unlock features; skipping them is fine.

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Let your agent set it up

Already chatting with Grok or Codex on this machine? Copy a prompt, paste it into the agent, and let it install the WebUI. Review what it does — same rules as any local agent with shell access.

Grok WebUI Copy → paste into Grok. Installs, binds privately, prints the URL.

Preview full prompt

Please set up the free Agent Media Tools Grok WebUI on this machine.

Download: https://agentmediatools.com/downloads/agent-media-tools-grok-webui.tar.gz
Docs: https://agentmediatools.com/webui

Requirements:
- Node.js 20+
- Authenticated `grok` CLI on PATH
- Tailscale recommended for phone / other devices (bind to Tailscale IP, not public internet)

Do this:
1. Download the archive into a sensible directory under my home folder (e.g. ~/apps or ~/src)
2. Extract it, run `npm install` if package.json has dependencies, then `chmod +x ./scripts/setup.sh` and `./scripts/setup.sh`
3. Bind only to localhost or my Tailscale IP — never 0.0.0.0 on a public network
4. Keep .env mode 600; do not print secrets or API keys into chat
5. When done, print the service status command, the local/Tailscale URL, and how to restart with systemctl --user

Optional later: open Prefs in the WebUI and paste an Agent Media Tools `mt_` agent key if I want AMT tools in the chat. Free tools stay free; paid tools use my AMT plan.

These WebUIs are free forever with free updates — re-download from the docs page anytime. Tips are optional at https://agentmediatools.com/tip

Codex WebUI Copy → paste into Codex. Installs, binds privately, prints the URL.

Preview full prompt

Please set up the free Agent Media Tools Codex WebUI on this machine.

Download: https://agentmediatools.com/downloads/agent-media-tools-codex-webui.tar.gz
Docs: https://agentmediatools.com/webui

Requirements:
- Node.js 20+
- Working `codex` CLI / app-server
- Tailscale recommended for phone / other devices (bind to Tailscale IP, not public internet)

Do this:
1. Download the archive into a sensible directory under my home folder (e.g. ~/apps or ~/src)
2. Extract it, run `npm install` if package.json has dependencies, then `chmod +x ./scripts/setup.sh` and `./scripts/setup.sh`
3. Bind only to localhost or my Tailscale IP — never 0.0.0.0 on a public network
4. Keep .env mode 600; do not print secrets or API keys into chat
5. When done, print the service status command, the local/Tailscale URL, and how to restart with systemctl --user

Optional later: open Prefs in the WebUI and paste an Agent Media Tools `mt_` agent key if I want AMT tools in the chat. Free tools stay free; paid tools use my AMT plan.

These WebUIs are free forever with free updates — re-download from the docs page anytime. Tips are optional at https://agentmediatools.com/tip

Prefer doing it yourself? Skip to manual setup below — same result, step by step.

Free forever — updates included

There is no paid tier for these WebUIs. We run the same packages day-to-day; when we fix bugs or ship features for ourselves, the public downloads get the same updates.

No license keys — download, install, use
Re-download anytime from this page for the latest package
Optional tips fund more polish; they never unlock WebUI features
AMT agent key is optional and only needed if you want Agent Media Tools from inside the chat

Grok WebUI (xAI Grok CLI)

Free self-hosted Grok browser UI for the Grok agent over ACP stdio. Multi-session list, streaming, attachments, slash commands, prefs, optional Agent Media Tools bridge.

Default port 4546
Requires authenticated grok CLI on PATH
Session fleet strip · pin · search · export
Mobile-safe long chats (bounded history + load earlier)

Download Grok WebUI (.tar.gz) Download .zip

Codex WebUI (OpenAI Codex CLI)

Free self-hosted Codex browser UI for Codex app-server. Approvals, activity rail, weekly rate limits when available, prefs, optional Agent Media Tools bridge.

Default port 4545
Requires working codex CLI / app-server
Mobile-friendly approval buttons

Download Codex WebUI (.tar.gz) Download .zip

Who these agent WebUIs are for

If you already run coding agents in the terminal and want a phone-friendly or multi-session chat shell without sending your agent session to a third-party SaaS UI, these packages fit:

Grok CLI users looking for a free Grok WebUI / browser UI on their own hardware
Codex CLI users who want a local Codex WebUI with approvals and activity in the browser
People using Tailscale (or similar) to reach a home lab laptop from a phone or tablet
Builders who want optional Agent Media Tools (media, docs, utilities) inside the same chat via an mt_ key

They are not hosted Grok.com or ChatGPT alternatives. Model access still comes from your existing Grok or Codex CLI subscription/setup.

How to install Grok WebUI or Codex WebUI

Both packages are self-hosted on your machine. Do not bind them to the public internet. Prefer the agent install prompts above if you already have Grok or Codex running here.

1. Prerequisites

Node.js 20+
Grok WebUI: install and authenticate the grok CLI
Codex WebUI: install a working codex CLI / app-server
Tailscale (recommended) for phone / other devices on your private network

2. Unpack and install

cd ~/Downloads
tar -xzf agent-media-tools-grok-webui.tar.gz   # or codex-webui
cd grok-webui                                 # or codex-webui
npm install                                   # if package.json has deps
chmod +x ./scripts/setup.sh
./scripts/setup.sh

Setup writes a mode-600 .env, installs a user systemd service, and prints a URL like http://100.x.x.x:4546.

3. Open from your devices

Use a browser on the same Tailscale network (or localhost). Complete first-run login / password setup when prompted.

4. Optional: Agent Media Tools

In the WebUI open ⚙ Prefs, paste an mt_ agent key, and save. The top bar can show AMT daily usage and credits — separate from Grok/Codex model limits. Free tools stay free; paid tools follow your AMT plan.

5. Updating

Updates are free. Download the latest package from this page, extract over your install (or into a fresh folder), re-run npm install if needed, and restart the user service. Keep your existing .env (password and bind settings).

# After unpacking a new release
systemctl --user restart grok-webui   # or codex-webui

6. Service commands

# Grok
systemctl --user status grok-webui
systemctl --user restart grok-webui
journalctl --user -u grok-webui -f

# Codex
systemctl --user status codex-webui
systemctl --user restart codex-webui
journalctl --user -u codex-webui -f

Security model (short version)

Bind to Tailscale IP or localhost — not 0.0.0.0 on a public network
Password-protected UI; agent credentials never go to the browser
Agents typically run with full machine access — treat untrusted prompts carefully
Optional AMT keys are stored only on your laptop

Grok WebUI & Codex WebUI FAQ

What is a Grok WebUI or Codex WebUI?

A free self-hosted browser chat interface that talks to the Grok CLI or Codex CLI already running on your laptop. It is not a hosted cloud chat product — the agent process and model credentials stay on your machine.

Is the Grok WebUI free?

Yes. Both the Grok WebUI and Codex WebUI are free forever with free updates. Optional one-time tips never unlock features. You still need your own Grok or Codex CLI access from the provider.

How do I install Grok WebUI or Codex WebUI?

Paste the install prompt from this page into your agent, or download the package, extract it, and run ./scripts/setup.sh. Bind only to localhost or a Tailscale IP — not the public internet.

Can I use the WebUI from my phone?

Yes. Run the WebUI on your laptop bound to a Tailscale IP, then open that private URL from any device on your Tailscale network. Long Grok chats open a recent window so phones stay stable — use Load earlier messages for older turns. Re-download the package when we ship fixes.

Does this replace ChatGPT or the Grok website?

No. It is a local browser shell for the coding/agent CLI on your computer (files, tools, sessions). Hosted chat sites remain separate products.

How do I connect Agent Media Tools?

Optional. In WebUI Prefs, paste an mt_ agent API key from your Agent Media Tools account. Free tools stay free; paid tools use your AMT plan.

Support vs tip: Need help with Agent Media Tools accounts, billing, or APIs? Use Contact or Help. Tips for the free WebUIs live at /tip. Find this page anytime from the Toolbox workspace or the site footer.