How to Get a Grok / Groq (xAI) API Key — and Connect It to Your Product
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To integrate Grok, the xAI family of large language models (LLMs), into applications, users need to generate an xAI API key and choose from several implementation options, such as calling Grok directly via xAI's API, utilizing a unified Generative AI API to support multiple model providers, or using Grok with customer SaaS platforms through MCP for authorized reads and writes. The process requires an active X Premium subscription and involves configuring API keys, billing, and rate limits in the xAI console. Users can either rely on the Unified Generative AI API for a standardized interface across different LLM providers or use Grok with Unified's MCP server for executing actions in customer SaaS tools. The Unified platform ensures secure, auditable interactions by managing permissions and tool access. This setup allows developers to maintain stable app code while easily switching between model providers, offering a seamless architecture for AI products requiring diverse model support and SaaS integration capabilities.