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ActionGroqUpdated May 2026
How do I transcribe audio with Groq?
Short answer: Drop the "Groq → Groq Transcribe Audio (Whisper)" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Audio URL audio_url | string | Required | URL to audio file (mp3/wav/m4a/flac) |
Model model | options | Optional | Model. Options: Whisper Large V3 Turbo (fastest), Whisper Large V3, Distil Whisper Large V3 EN |
Language language | string | Optional | en, es, fr, hi, ... |
Response Format response_format | options | Optional | Response Format. Options: JSON, Verbose JSON, Text … |
Sample request
{"audio_url": "e.g. https://example.com/path","model": "{{trigger.model}}","language": "en, es, fr, hi, ...","response_format": "{{trigger.response_format}}"}
Returns
{"text": "Hello world","x_groq": {"id": "req_abc"},"duration": 3.2,"language": "en"}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Groq Transcribe Audio (Whisper).
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Groq Transcribe Audio (Whisper).
What does the Groq Transcribe Audio (Whisper) action do in Groq?
Whisper Large v3 hosted on Groq's LPU hardware — much faster than real-time, very cheap per minute. For high-throughput transcription workflows where speed and cost matter.
What inputs does Groq Transcribe Audio (Whisper) require?
Required: Audio URL. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Groq returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Groq Transcribe Audio (Whisper) support batch operations?
Yes. Run Groq Transcribe Audio (Whisper) inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Groq's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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Send groq transcribe audio (whisper) from your workflows.
Triggered by anything in the catalog. Free tier available. No credit card.