This week in Grok Build · May 10, 2026
xAI Python SDK v1.13.0: Batch Video Extension Support
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The xAI Python SDK v1.13.0 ships one new feature: prepare_extension() for batch video extension, giving developers a cleaner path to processing video assets at scale. The release is a minor addition on top of v1.12.2 with no breaking changes. If your workflows touch video pipelines via the xAI SDK, upgrade and wire in the new helper.
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xAI Python SDK v1.13.0 Adds prepare_extension() for Batch Video Extension
- Released in v1.13.0, the xAI Python SDK gains prepare_extension(), a new helper method that streamlines batch video extension workflows.
- The addition is a focused, non-breaking enhancement over v1.12.2 and is available now on PyPI.
Action Items
Immediate
- Upgrade xai-sdk-python to v1.13.0 via pip install --upgrade xai-sdk and integrate prepare_extension() into any batch video extension pipelines.
- Review the full changelog between v1.12.2 and v1.13.0 on GitHub to confirm no ancillary changes affect your integration.
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