#60 Max: Build Anything With Grok 4 and n8n – A Developer's Deep Dive
Elon Musk's xAI claims Grok 4 is the "world's best AI model." 🤖 We put this heavyweight contender through a real-world coding gauntlet inside n8n to see if the hype is real.We’ll talk about:A deep dive and hands-on review of using xAI's Grok 4 model for development and automation tasks within n8n.The surprising results of our coding tests: Grok 4 is revolutionary for adding complex features to existing code but fails spectacularly at creative design from scratch.Why the most reliable way to use Grok 4 in n8n is through the OpenRouter API, which solves integration quirks found in the direct xAI connection.The "Ultimate Assistant" workflow, where Grok 4 flawlessly orchestrates four different tools to perform a complex research and email task.Plus, a look at Grok 4's impressive benchmark scores in math and science, and a breakdown of the real-world costs (~12 cents per complex run).Keywords: Grok 4, xAI, n8n, AI Automation, AI Coding Assistant, OpenRouter, AI Benchmarks, Developer Tools, AI for Developers, Elon Musk, Perplexity, TavilyLinks:Newsletter: Sign up for our FREE daily newsletter.Our Community: Get 3-level AI tutorials across industries.Join AI Fire Academy: 500+ advanced AI workflows ($14,500+ Value)Our Socials:Facebook Group: Join 240K+ AI buildersX (Twitter): Follow us for daily AI dropsYouTube: Watch AI walkthroughs & tutorials