groq-desktop-beta

MCP.Pizza Chef: groq

Install it on macOS, Windows, or Linux, paste in a Groq key, and you have a chat window that can also run MCP servers on your own machine, so the same conversation can reach your files, the web, or whatever else you have connected. Pictures can be sent into the chat as well. It is still labelled beta, and the maintainers publish ready-made downloads on the releases page. A free Groq account key from console.groq.com is required, and Mac users may need one terminal command before the app will open.

Communication

Other

Use This MCP client To

Chat with fast Groq models on my own computer Add my own connected tools to a chat window Send a picture and ask what is in it Keep a chat app running without a browser tab Try out MCP servers without building anything myself

README

Groq Desktop

Groq Desktop features MCP server support for all function calling capable models hosted on Groq. Now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux!

Note for macOS Users: After installing on macOS, you may need to run this command to open the app:
xattr -c /Applications/Groq\ Desktop.app

groq-desktop-beta FAQ

Is it still maintained?

Yes, though it is still branded beta. The most recent code change was late June 2026.

Do I need a key?

Yes. A free Groq account key from console.groq.com, pasted into the app's settings page.

Which computers does it run on?

macOS, Windows, and Linux. Mac users may need one terminal command to clear the download warning first.

Can I use this to try MCP servers without a developer setup?

Yes. Install the released app and add servers from its settings rather than building from source.

Is this something I connect to another app?

No, it is the chat app itself. It uses MCP servers rather than being one.

Is there an easier install on Mac?

An unofficial Homebrew tap publishes it as a cask, which handles the download for you.