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Llama Guard 4 12B API on AvalAI

groq.llama-guard-4-12b

Llama Guard 4 12B is an AI model from Meta that is available through AvalAI's OpenAI-compatible API.

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Price display scale

Input price$0.20 / 1M tokens

Output price$0.20 / 1M tokens

Context window128,000 tokens

Maximum output1,024 tokens

Release date2025-04-30

Knowledge cutoff2024-08-31

Use Llama Guard 4 12B with the AvalAI API

Keep the API key in an environment variable and send requests from server-side code.

Bash

curl https://api.avalai.ir/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AVALAI_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"model": "groq.llama-guard-4-12b", "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Give a concise, practical solution."}]}'

Python

import os
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key=os.environ["AVALAI_API_KEY"],
    base_url="https://api.avalai.ir/v1",
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="groq.llama-guard-4-12b",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Give a concise, practical solution."}],
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)

JavaScript

import OpenAI from "openai";

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: process.env.AVALAI_API_KEY,
  baseURL: "https://api.avalai.ir/v1",
});

const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
  model: "groq.llama-guard-4-12b",
  messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Give a concise, practical solution." }],
});

console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);

Create an API keyRead the quickstart

Capabilities and endpoints

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Third-party model parameters

Third-party reference data does not change AvalAI endpoint support; use the capabilities and endpoints above.

• frequency_penalty
• logit_bias
• max_tokens
• min_p
• presence_penalty
• repetition_penalty
• response_format
• seed
• stop
• temperature
• top_k
• top_p

Llama Guard 4 12B rate limits

Tier	RPM	TPM
Basic	1	10,000
Tier 1	15	80,000
Tier 2	15	80,000
Tier 3	50	20,000
Tier 4	75	30,000
Tier 5	100	30,000

AvalAI and reference marketplace pricing

Token role	AvalAI final price0% platform fee	OpenRouter cost breakdown
		Model rate	Credit purchase fee	Effective OpenRouter cost after fee
Input price	$0.20 / 1M tokens	$0.18 / 1M tokens	5.5%	$0.19 / 1M tokens
Output price	$0.20 / 1M tokens	$0.18 / 1M tokens	5.5%	$0.19 / 1M tokens

AvalAI pricing is final with a 0% platform fee. The effective OpenRouter prices add its 5.5% credit purchase fee to the highest reported model rate, including long-context tiers. OpenRouter charges a 5.5% fee when credits are purchased ($0.80 minimum), so small credit purchases can have a higher effective cost. OpenRouter FAQ

Third-party model data

Source: OpenRouter

Independent sources supplement this context; AvalAI remains authoritative for pricing, availability, and endpoint support.

Reviewed snapshot 2026-09-03

Provider count

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Context window range

163,840

Maximum output range

16,384

OpenRouter model input rate range

$0.18 / 1M

OpenRouter model output rate range

$0.18 / 1M

OpenRouter fee

5.5% credit purchase fee · OpenRouter fee details

Effective input price range after fee

$0.1899 / 1M

Effective output price range after fee

$0.1899 / 1M

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Llama Guard 4 12B API on AvalAI?

Create an AvalAI API key and send the model ID groq.llama-guard-4-12b to one of the supported endpoints shown on this page.

How much does the Llama Guard 4 12B API cost on AvalAI?

The Llama Guard 4 12B API on AvalAI costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.20 per 1M output tokens.

What is the token cost for Llama Guard 4 12B?

Current AvalAI pricing for Llama Guard 4 12B is $0.20 / 1M tokens for input and $0.20 / 1M tokens for output.

What is the Llama Guard 4 12B context window?

The recorded maximum input context for Llama Guard 4 12B is 128,000 tokens.

What are the rate limits for Llama Guard 4 12B on AvalAI?

On tier 5, Llama Guard 4 12B on AvalAI supports up to 100 requests per minute and 30,000 tokens per minute.

What account tier is required to use Llama Guard 4 12B on AvalAI?

Calling Llama Guard 4 12B on AvalAI requires the Basic tier (tier 0) or higher.

Third-party data and freshness

• Pricing, availability, endpoints, and rate limits: AvalAI structured data (authoritative)
• OpenRouter marketplace · Last checked: 2026-09-03