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Overview

GroqSTTService provides high-accuracy speech recognition using Groq’s hosted Whisper API with ultra-fast inference speeds. It uses Voice Activity Detection (VAD) to process speech segments efficiently for optimal performance and accuracy.

Groq STT API Reference

Pipecat’s API methods for Groq STT integration

Example Implementation

Complete example with Groq ecosystem integration

Groq Documentation

Official Groq STT documentation and features

Groq Console

Access API keys and Whisper models

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Installation

To use Groq services, install the required dependency: 
pip install "pipecat-ai[groq]"

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Prerequisites

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Groq Account Setup

Before using Groq STT services, you need:
  1. Groq Account: Sign up at Groq Console
  2. API Key: Generate an API key from your console dashboard
  3. Model Access: Ensure access to Whisper transcription models

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Required Environment Variables

  • GROQ_API_KEY: Your Groq API key for authentication