This guide explains how to set up the Groq API in Aimogen using the unified API key system. As with all AI providers in Aimogen, there are no enable switches or provider toggles. Entering a valid API key is all that’s required to activate Groq.
Where to Configure Groq #
All AI provider credentials are managed from a single location:
Aimogen → Settings → API Keys
Groq has its own dedicated API key field in this tab.
Prerequisites #
Before adding the API key, make sure you have:
- A Groq account with API access
- A valid Groq API key
- Billing enabled on your Groq account (if required)
- Outbound HTTPS access from your server
Groq focuses on ultra-fast inference, so network connectivity and low latency matter.
Setting Up Groq (Step by Step) #
- Go to Aimogen → Settings → API Keys
- Locate the Groq API Key field
- Paste your API key
- Save the settings
That’s it.
There is no provider enable toggle, no manual activation, and no model refresh step.
What Happens After Saving the API Key #
Once the API key is saved:
- Aimogen automatically validates the key
- Groq becomes an active provider
- Available Groq models are detected dynamically
- Groq models appear in all relevant model dropdowns
Only models compatible with the selected feature will be displayed.
Model Availability and Behavior #
Groq supports a specific set of high-performance models.
Aimogen:
- Queries available models automatically
- Filters models by execution type (chat, text, streaming)
- Hides unsupported options
If a Groq model does not appear, it usually means:
- The model is not available for your account
- The model does not support the selected feature
- The API restricted access
This is expected behavior.
Common Use Cases for Groq #
Groq is especially well suited for:
- Low-latency chatbots
- Real-time conversational AI
- Streaming responses
- High-throughput execution
It is commonly used alongside slower but more capable models.
Removing or Rotating the API Key #
If you remove the Groq API key and save:
- Groq is immediately disabled
- Its models disappear from all selection lists
- Any feature using Groq will fall back or stop gracefully
- No content or settings are deleted
API keys can be rotated safely at any time.
Using Groq with Other Providers #
Groq works best in mixed-provider environments.
Common combinations include:
- OpenAI or Claude for content creation
- Groq for chatbot responses
- Gemini for multilingual tasks
- Perplexity for research-heavy prompts
Provider selection can be overridden per feature, chatbot, or workflow.
Troubleshooting #
If Groq does not appear or execution fails, check:
- API key correctness
- Account API access and billing status
- Outbound HTTPS connectivity
- Errors shown in Aimogen → Status or Logs
Most Groq issues are related to account permissions or API limits.
Summary #
- Groq is configured in Aimogen → Settings → API Keys
- Entering the API key automatically enables the provider
- Models are detected and loaded automatically
- No enable toggles or manual activation steps exist
- Removing the key disables the provider instantly
Groq integrates into Aimogen as a high-speed execution engine, making it ideal for real-time interactions while remaining interchangeable with other providers.
