Groq Desktop is a cross-platform (Windows / macOS / Linux) local desktop application that provides a graphical chat interface for interacting with Groq-hosted, function-call-capable models. It bundles a built-in MCP (Model Context Protocol) server enabling smart function calling, letting users chat with an AI, send images, or interact with richer multimodal inputs — all from a friendly desktop UI. The app is built with modern web technologies and packaged for native distribution, making it accessible even to non-developer users who just want to experiment with Groq models without writing code. Developers can also use groq-desktop-beta as a lightweight interface to test prompts, media inputs, or function-calling capabilities before embedding them into larger projects. The project offers installable builds (including via Homebrew on macOS) and supports easy setup, giving quick access to Groq’s inference services without needing to spin up a full backend.
Features
- Native desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux providing a GUI chat interface to Groq models
- Built-in MCP server enabling function-calling and multimodal interactions (images, media, etc.)
- Supports chat-based workflows without requiring coding — good for non-technical users or rapid prototyping
- Cross-platform packaging and distribution (e.g. via Homebrew on macOS) for easy installation
- Useful as a sandbox or playground to test prompts, inputs, and model behavior before full integration
- Light-weight, local client — no need for custom backend deployment for simple exploration