Groq Desktop

What is Groq Desktop?

Groq Desktop is a desktop client that features MCP (Model Context Protocol) server support for all function calling capable models hosted on Groq. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux and includes a chat interface with image support.

How to use Groq Desktop?

After installing the application (via official releases or unofficial Homebrew tap on macOS), add your Groq API key in the settings page. If building from source, ensure Node.js v18+ and pnpm are installed, then clone the repository, run pnpm install, and start the development server with pnpm dev. For production builds, use pnpm dist to create platform-specific installable packages.

Key features of Groq Desktop

• Chat interface with image support
• Local MCP server support
• MCP server compatibility for all function calling Groq models
• Cross‑platform availability (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Use cases of Groq Desktop

• Conducting chat‑based interactions with Groq’s function calling models
• Extending model capabilities by connecting local MCP servers
• Developing and testing MCP servers alongside Groq models

FAQ from Groq Desktop

How do I get a Groq API key?

Sign up at https://console.groq.com to obtain your API key. Then add it to the settings page as "GROQ_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here".

What platforms are supported?

Groq Desktop supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Do I need Node.js to use Groq Desktop?

If you are installing a prebuilt release, Node.js is not required. To build from source, you need Node.js v18+ and the pnpm package manager.

Does Groq Desktop support MCP servers?

Yes. Groq Desktop features MCP server support for all function calling capable models hosted on Groq, and also supports local MCP servers.

How do I install Groq Desktop on macOS?

You can install via an unofficial Homebrew tap by running brew tap ricklamers/groq-desktop-unofficial then brew install --cask groq-desktop, or download the .dmg from the latest release. After installation, run xattr -c /Applications/Groq\ Desktop.app to allow the app to open.