meta-llama/llama-guard-3-8b
131,072 context · $0.02/M input tokens · $0.06/M output tokens
Llama Guard 3 is a Llama-3.1-8B pretrained model, fine-tuned for content safety classification. Similar to previous versions, it can be used to classify content in both LLM inputs (prompt classification)...
Pricing
Pay-per-use
No upfront costs, pay only for what you use
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API Usage
Use the following code examples to integrate with our API:
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
base_url="https://llm.wavespeed.ai/v1"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="meta-llama/llama-guard-3-8b",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)Model Introduction
Meta-Llama llama-guard-3-8b
meta-llama llama-guard-3-8b
Why It Looks Great
- Large Language Model architecture for efficient processing
- 131072 context window for long document handling
- Competitive pricing at $0.0/$0.1 per million tokens
Key Features
- Context Window: 131072 tokens
- Max Output: 4096 tokens
- Vision: Supported
- Function Calling: Supported
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Meta-Llama |
| Model Type | Large Language Model (LLM) |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Context Window | 131072 tokens |
| Max Output | 4096 tokens |
| Input | Text |
| Output | Text |
| Vision | Supported |
| Function Calling | Supported |
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per Million Tokens |
|---|---|
| Input | $0.0 |
| Output | $0.1 |
How to Use
- Write your prompt — describe the task, provide context, and specify desired output format.
- Submit — the model processes your request and returns the response.
API Integration
Base URL: https://llm.wavespeed.ai/v1 API Endpoint: chat/completions Model ID: meta-llama/llama-guard-3-8b
API Usage
Python SDK
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
base_url="https://llm.wavespeed.ai/v1"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="meta-llama/llama-guard-3-8b",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)cURL
curl https://llm.wavespeed.ai/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "meta-llama/llama-guard-3-8b",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
}'Notes
- Model: meta-llama/llama-guard-3-8b
- Provider: Meta-Llama
Info
Supported Functionality
API Access Guide
Llama Guard 3 8b API
meta-llama/llama-guard-3-8b
Llama Guard 3 is a Llama-3.1-8B pretrained model, fine-tuned for content safety classification. Similar to previous versions, it can be used to classify content in both LLM inputs (prompt classification)...
Input
$0.02 /M
Output
$0.06 /M
Context
131K
Max Output
4K
Try Llama Guard 3 8b on WaveSpeedAI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Llama Guard 3 8b
How much does Llama Guard 3 8b cost via the API?+
Pricing on WaveSpeedAI: $0.02 per million input tokens and $0.06 per million output tokens. Prompt caching and batch processing are billed separately and reduce effective cost on long, repetitive workloads.
What is the context window of Llama Guard 3 8b?+
Llama Guard 3 8b supports up to 131K tokens of context with up to 4K tokens of output per request.
Is Llama Guard 3 8b OpenAI-compatible?+
Yes. WaveSpeedAI exposes Llama Guard 3 8b through an OpenAI-compatible endpoint at https://llm.wavespeed.ai/v1. Point the official OpenAI SDK at this base URL with your WaveSpeedAI API key — no other code changes required.
How do I get started with Llama Guard 3 8b?+
Sign in to WaveSpeedAI, create an API key in Access Keys, then send a request to https://llm.wavespeed.ai/v1/chat/completions with model id set to the value shown above. New accounts receive free credits to evaluate Llama Guard 3 8b before paying per token.