How do I get a Groq API Key?

Log in to your [**Groq Cloud account**](https://console.groq.com/), navigate to the **API Keys** section, and click **Create API Key**.

Which models provide the best performance?

Models like `llama-3.3-70b-versatile` and `mixtral-8x7b-32768` provide an excellent balance of high-fidelity reasoning and speed on Groq.

Can I use Groq for code generation?

Yes! Use the `generate_code` and `explain_code` tools to ask the models to write snippets or provide step-by-step logic explanations.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Groq MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 10 tools to Analyze Sentiment, Create Chat Completion, Explain Code, and more

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Groq through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "groq-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Groq MCP Server

Connect your Groq Cloud account to any AI agent and leverage the incredible speed of LPU™ (Language Processing Unit) technology for real-time inference and content generation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Groq tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Chat Orchestration — Generate high-speed chat completions using state-of-the-art models like Llama 3.3 and Mixtral with sub-second latency
Model Intelligence — List all available high-performance models and retrieve detailed metadata regarding ownership and capabilities
Text Processing — Programmatically summarize long documents, analyze sentiment, and translate text between languages instantly
Developer Automation — Generate optimized code snippets, explain complex logic, and perform grammar correction through natural language
Entity Extraction — Identify and extract structured information (names, dates, locations) from unstructured text as JSON objects

The Groq MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 10 Groq tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to Groq through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning llm-inference, lpu-hardware, real-time-ai, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

analyze_sentiment

Analyze sentiment of a text

create_chat_completion

Supports models like llama-3.3-70b-versatile. Generate a response using Groq LLM

explain_code

Explain how a code snippet works

extract_entities

Extract named entities from text

fix_grammar

Correct grammar and spelling errors

generate_code

Generate code snippets from natural language

get_model_details

Get metadata for a specific model

list_available_models

List all available high-performance models

summarize_text

Summarize long text using Llama 3

translate_text

Translate text between languages

Connect Groq to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Groq into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using Groq

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Groq, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Groq MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Groq through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Groq + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Groq MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Groq and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Groq tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Groq and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Groq data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for Groq in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Groq immediately.

"Summarize this long technical document: [text]"

"Generate a Python script for real-time data visualization."

"Analyze the sentiment of this user feedback: 'The speed is amazing but the UI needs work'."

Troubleshooting Groq MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Groq to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Groq + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Groq MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.