How to Use the Groq MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I check my Groq model list in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp list to see your tools, then call the model list function. It returns the current status of all available endpoints.

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Claude Code terminal integration

Pipe your CLI tasks into `chat_completion` to get instant responses in your terminal. It works perfectly for CI/CD pipelines where every millisecond counts. No browser required. You get the raw power of the LPU directly in your shell.

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Use `translate_audio` to process international video logs via command line scripts. Claude Code sends the file to the server and prints the English text to stdout. It's ideal for automated reporting. You can chain this with other Unix tools for complete pipeline coverage.

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Query `list_models` from your terminal to see what's available for your current environment. It helps you switch models without leaving your session. Keep your workflow in the terminal. You have total control over the inference parameters.

Setup guide

Set up Groq MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see groq-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Groq transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Groq tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http groq-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Groq MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Groq MCP in Claude Code

Use the 'claude mcp add' command in your terminal with the required transport flags. It's a quick process that connects your shell to the API.

Absolutely, the MCP Server is built for headless operation. It handles background requests just as fast as interactive ones.

The LPU architecture is built for consistency and speed. It provides the predictable latency you need for automated testing and deployment.

Run `claude mcp list` to see your tools, then call the model list function. It returns the current status of all available endpoints.

All requests are ephemeral and scoped to the session. The server acts as a conduit for your prompts and does not persist your input logs.

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