Bring Llm Inference
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Groq to Cursor and start using all 8 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Groq MCP Server?
Connect your Groq account to any AI agent and take full control of your high-speed generative AI inference and LPU-accelerated LLM workflows through natural conversation.
What you can do
- LPU Chat Orchestration — Execute blazing-fast text generation against hardware-accelerated Groq endpoints, utilizing Llama 3, Mixtral, and more flawlessly
- Intelligent Audio Transcription — Parse audio streams into high-accuracy language transcripts utilizing hardware-optimized Whisper models natively
- Cross-Lingual Translation — Evaluate non-English audio files and retrieve immediate translations exclusively into English text synchronousy
- Structured JSON Mode — Constrain AI text inference explicitly to rigid valid JSON formatting to automate data population and system integrations flawlessly
- Tool & Function Calling — Bind external definitions resolving explicit function call JSON architectures to enable your AI agents to interact with tools securely
- Model Discovery — Enumerate available high-speed models and retrieve specific model IDs and versions for precise active inference boundaries natively
- Inference Auditing — Monitor model capabilities and metadata properties to ensure your AI agents are utilizing the most efficient architectural instances synchronousy
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Groq API Key (found in your Groq Cloud Dashboard > API Keys)
- Start managing your ultra-fast AI inference from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- AI Developers — test and debug LLM prompts and tool-calling logic with sub-second latency
- Software Engineers — generate structured JSON data and transcribe audio files directly from the IDE or chat
- Product Teams — monitor model availability and test generative AI features with real-time speed
- Data Scientists — evaluate different open-source model performances on Groq's LPU architecture through natural conversation
Built-in capabilities (8)
Supports Llama, Mixtral, Gemma models. Generate a chat completion with ultra-fast inference
Create text embeddings
Get model details
List available models
Check content for safety
Generate structured JSON output
Transcribe audio to text
Translate audio to English text
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Groq into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Groq and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Groq in Cursor
Why run Groq with Vinkius?
The Groq connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 8 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.




Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Groq using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Groq and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Groq to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Groq for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Groq is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How fast are Groq's chat completions compared to standard GPUs?
Groq's LPU architecture is designed for extreme low-latency inference, often delivering hundreds of tokens per second. Your agent uses the 'chat' tool to execute these blazing-fast requests, returning AI responses almost instantly.
Can my agent transcribe long audio files using Groq Whisper?
Yes. Use the 'transcribe' tool. Provide the public URL of your audio file and select a Whisper model (e.g., 'whisper-large-v3'). The agent will parse the stream and return the full text transcript flawlessly.
How do I ensure the AI response is formatted as valid JSON via chat?
Use the 'chat_json' tool. This activates Groq's JSON mode, which explicitly constrains the text inference to rigid, valid JSON formatting, making it perfect for direct system integrations.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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