Roo Code + Groq
Roo Code is an AI-powered coding assistant available as a VS Code extension that brings AI-powered coding assistance directly to your editor. Pair it with Groq's LPU inference to get ultra-fast response times for interactive development workflows with native Groq provider support.
Prerequisites
- Groq account with an API key from console.groq.com/keys
- Roo Code extension installed in your editor — see the Roo Code Installation Guide for installation instructions
Setup
- Configure Groq Provider
Open Roo Code settings (click the gear icon in the Roo Code panel) and:
- Select "Groq" from the "API Provider" dropdown
- Paste your Groq API key into the "Groq API Key" field
- Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown
Your API key is stored securely in your editor's settings.
- Start Coding Open the Roo Code panel and start chatting or use autocomplete features. Groq's ultra-fast inference will provide near-instant responses.
Recommended Groq Models
moonshotai/kimi-k2-instruct-0905recommendedMoonshot AI — Advanced reasoning with 256K context window
openai/gpt-oss-120bOpenAI — Powerful open-source model for complex coding tasks
Roo Code automatically fetches all available models from the Groq API, so you'll always see the latest options in the model dropdown.
Learn More
- Roo Code Installation Guide — complete installation instructions for VS Code, Cursor, VSCodium, and Windsurf
- Roo Code Groq Provider Guide — detailed Groq configuration and model information
- Groq model catalog — explore all available models