# Systems

Groq offers two compound AI systems that intelligently use external tools to provide more accurate, up-to-date, and capable responses than traditional LLMs alone. Both systems support web search and code execution, but differ in their approach to tool usage.

- **[Compound](/docs/compound/systems/compound)** (`groq/compound`) - Full-featured system with up to 10 tool calls per request
- **[Compound Mini](/docs/compound/systems/compound-mini)** (`groq/compound-mini`) - Streamlined system with up to 1 tool call and average 3x lower latency

Groq's compound AI systems should not be used by customers for processing protected health information as it is not a HIPAA Covered Cloud Service under Groq's Business Associate Addendum at this time.

## Getting Started

Both systems use the same API interface - simply change the `model` parameter to `groq/compound` or `groq/compound-mini` to get started.

## System Comparison

| Feature | Compound | Compound Mini |
|---------|---------------|-------------------|
| **Tool Calls per Request** | Up to 10 | Up to 1 |
| **Average Latency** | Standard | 3x Lower |
| **Token Speed** | ~350 tps | ~350 tps |
| **Best For** | Complex multi-step tasks | Quick single-step queries |

## Key Differences

### Compound
- **Multiple Tool Calls**: Can perform up to **10 server-side tool calls** before returning an answer
- **Complex Workflows**: Ideal for tasks requiring multiple searches, code executions, or iterative problem-solving
- **Comprehensive Analysis**: Can gather information from multiple sources and perform multi-step reasoning
- **Use Cases**: Research tasks, complex data analysis, multi-part coding challenges

### Compound Mini
- **Single Tool Call**: Performs up to **1 server-side tool call** before returning an answer
- **Fast Response**: Average 3x lower latency compared to Compound
- **Direct Answers**: Perfect for straightforward queries that need one piece of current information
- **Use Cases**: Quick fact-checking, single calculations, simple web searches

## Available Tools

Both systems support the same set of tools:

- **Web Search** - Access real-time information from the web
- **Code Execution** - Execute Python code automatically
- **Visit Website** - Access and analyze specific website content
- **Browser Automation** - Interact with web pages through automated browser actions
- **Wolfram Alpha** - Access computational knowledge and mathematical calculations

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For more information about tool capabilities, see the [Built-in Tools](/docs/compound/built-in-tools) page.

## When to Choose Which System

### Choose Compound When:
- You need comprehensive research across multiple sources
- Your task requires iterative problem-solving
- You're building complex analytical workflows
- You need multi-step code generation and testing

### Choose Compound Mini When:
- You need quick answers to straightforward questions
- Latency is a critical factor for your application
- You're building real-time applications
- Your queries typically require only one tool call

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