Groq Setup
Groq provides blazing-fast AI inference powered by custom LPU (Language Processing Unit) hardware, delivering up to 10x faster responses than traditional GPUs.
Getting Your API Key
- Visit Groq Console
- Sign up or sign in with your account
- Navigate to “API Keys” section
- Click “Create API Key”
- Give your key a name (e.g., “Browser Operator”)
- Copy the key - it starts with
gsk_...
Free Tier: 14,400 requests/day, no credit card required
Configuring Browser Operator
- Open Browser Operator
- Click the AI Chat button in the toolbar
- Click the Settings icon (⚙️) in the AI Chat panel
- Select “Groq” from the Provider dropdown
- Paste your API key in the API Key field
- Click “Fetch Models” to load available models
- Select your preferred model (recommended: llama-3.3-70b-versatile)
- Click “Save”
Available Models (October 2025)
| Model | Context | Speed (TPS) | Cost (per 1M tokens) |
|---|---|---|---|
| llama-4-scout | 128K | 594 | $0.11 / $0.34 |
| llama-4-maverick | 128K | 562 | $0.20 / $0.60 |
| llama-3.3-70b-versatile | 128K | 394 | $0.59 / $0.79 |
| llama-3.1-8b-instant | 128K | Ultra Fast | $0.05 / $0.08 |
| qwen3-32b | 131K | 662 | $0.29 / $0.59 |
| gpt-oss-20b | 128K | 1,000 | $0.075 / $0.30 |
| gpt-oss-120b | 128K | 500 | $0.15 / $0.60 |
| kimi-k2-0905 | 256K | 200 | $1.00 / $3.00 |
Pricing shown as Input / Output per million tokens
Model Recommendations
For Maximum Speed:
- gpt-oss-20b - Ultra-fast (1,000 TPS)
- llama-3.1-8b-instant - Lightning fast
For Complex Reasoning:
- llama-4-maverick - Best for research and analysis
- gpt-oss-120b - Strong reasoning capabilities
For Long Context:
- kimi-k2-0905 - 256K context window
Rate Limits
Free Tier
| Model | Requests/Min | Requests/Day | Tokens/Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llama 3.1 8B | 30 | 14,400 | 6,000 |
| Llama 3.3 70B | 30 | 1,000 | 12,000 |
| Llama 4 | 30 | 1,000 | 6,000 |
| GPT OSS | 30 | 1,000 | 8,000 |
Developer Tier
Up to 10x higher limits. Examples:
- Llama 3.1 8B: 1,000 RPM, 500,000 RPD
- Most Models: 100-400 RPM, 10,000-200,000 RPD
Troubleshooting
“Invalid API Key”
- Verify complete key starting with
gsk_ - Check key hasn’t been deleted in Groq Console
- Try generating a new key
“Rate Limit Exceeded”
- Check usage at Groq Console
- Wait for rate limit reset (resets every minute)
- Use smaller/faster models to reduce token usage
- Upgrade to Developer tier for higher limits
“Model Not Available”
- Verify model name is correct
- Try a different model like
llama-3.3-70b-versatile - Check status.groq.com for outages
Why Choose Groq?
✅ Choose Groq When:
- Speed is critical (real-time, conversational AI)
- You prefer open-source models
- You need a generous free tier
- Budget is important
❌ Consider Alternatives When:
- You specifically need GPT-5 or Claude
- You need the absolute latest proprietary models
Next Steps
- Getting Started - Complete setup guide
- User Guide - Learn Browser Operator features
- Groq Documentation - Learn more about Groq
Support
- Groq Issues: Groq Discord
- Browser Operator Issues: GitHub Issues
- Community: Browser Operator Discord