Grok
Grok support packages Java application bootstrap skills for the Grok plugin ecosystem, and hosts Grok Bot templates — installable teammates that load those skills.
Grok Bot templates
Section titled “Grok Bot templates”Grok Bot templates are installable teammates. Skills are rulebooks those Bots load.
| Template | Status |
|---|---|
| Helidon Engineer | Available |
| Spring Boot Engineer | Planned |
| AEM Engineer | Planned |
Browse all Grok Bot templates →
Repository
Section titled “Repository”AI-Coding-Skills/java-for-grok
Supported components
Section titled “Supported components”| Component | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Grok Bot templates | Installable teammates that load Java skills |
| Plugin packages | Installable skill bundles for Grok |
| Bootstrap skills | Generate runnable Java applications |
| Prompts | Task prompts aligned with each skill |
| Compatibility notes | Platform-specific limitations and versions |
Installation approach
Section titled “Installation approach”- Open the java-for-grok repository.
- Follow the README for current Grok plugin install steps.
- Enable the Java bootstrap skills you need in your Grok environment.
- Run a skill prompt and validate build + tests locally.
For Bot templates, open a template page, use Add to Grok Bot, then follow that template’s after-install steps.
Plugin or skill structure
Section titled “Plugin or skill structure”Grok packaging typically groups:
- Skill manifests — metadata, status, and entry guidance
- Instruction content — framework and project conventions
- Prompt templates — copy-ready bootstrap and extension prompts
Refer to the repository for the authoritative layout.
Current Java skills
Section titled “Current Java skills”| Skill | Status |
|---|---|
| Spring Boot Bootstrap | Available |
| Helidon Bootstrap | In Progress |
| Jetty Bootstrap | Planned |
Example prompts
Section titled “Example prompts”Bootstrap a Spring Boot application using Java 21 and Maven.Create a customer REST API with controller, service, repository,validation, Actuator, and tests.Add PostgreSQL persistence and Testcontainers to this Spring Boot project.Contribution process
Section titled “Contribution process”- Open issues or pull requests in java-for-grok.
- Keep skill behavior consistent with the shared Java skill docs on this site.
- Update status badges and the compatibility matrix when coverage changes.
- Follow the Contributing guide.
Compatibility status
Section titled “Compatibility status”Grok is the initial platform with Available coverage for Spring Boot Bootstrap and the Helidon Engineer Bot template. Helidon Bootstrap skill is in progress; Jetty is planned.