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Grok
Execution on this computer
A Grok Bot setting that lets a Bot run commands on the user's own desktop. By default it asks each time.
Which capability it is
Close to, but not: Working on files on your own computer
Grok Bot works on its own cloud computer and runs commands on the user's desktop only when this setting allows it. It is not a working surface on local files.
The same thing at other vendors
Execution on this computer is close to working on files on your own computer, not a match. Here’s what the other tools call working on files on your own computer.
Gemini
Gemini app on Mac — local files per the June 30, 2026 release note
Microsoft Copilot
None — Cowork works on OneDrive and SharePoint
Perplexity
Personal Computer (Mac and Windows)
Mistral Vibe
Vibe Code (CLI)
Details
- Status
- not stated
- Where you find it
- Settings → Computer → Your computer → Execution on this computer
- Part of
- Grok Bot
- Plans
- as Grok Bot
- Admin must turn it on?
- team admins can cap it (Always allow, Ask every time, Never allow)
- Former names
- "Execution on Local Computer" shown when no desktop is listed (same page)
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