Groq Common Errors
Overview
Quick reference for the top 10 most common Groq errors and their solutions.
Prerequisites
- •Groq SDK installed
- •API credentials configured
- •Access to error logs
Instructions
Step 1: Identify the Error
Check error message and code in your logs or console.
Step 2: Find Matching Error Below
Match your error to one of the documented cases.
Step 3: Apply Solution
Follow the solution steps for your specific error.
Output
- •Identified error cause
- •Applied fix
- •Verified resolution
Error Handling
Authentication Failed
Error Message:
code
Authentication error: Invalid API key
Cause: API key is missing, expired, or invalid.
Solution:
bash
# Verify API key is set echo $GROQ_API_KEY
Rate Limit Exceeded
Error Message:
code
Rate limit exceeded. Please retry after X seconds.
Cause: Too many requests in a short period.
Solution:
Implement exponential backoff. See groq-rate-limits skill.
Network Timeout
Error Message:
code
Request timeout after 30000ms
Cause: Network connectivity or server latency issues.
Solution:
typescript
// Increase timeout
const client = new Client({ timeout: 60000 });
Examples
Quick Diagnostic Commands
bash
# Check Groq status curl -s https://status.groq.com # Verify API connectivity curl -I https://api.groq.com # Check local configuration env | grep GROQ
Escalation Path
- •Collect evidence with
groq-debug-bundle - •Check Groq status page
- •Contact support with request ID
Resources
Next Steps
For comprehensive debugging, see groq-debug-bundle.