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Llama Guard 2 8B on Fireworks AI

Llama Guard · AI at Meta

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Last refreshed 2026-04-15. Next refresh: weekly.

Why use Llama Guard 2 8B on Fireworks AI?

Fireworks AI offers Llama Guard 2 8B with pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.20/1M input tokens. Fireworks AI offers a generative AI platform as a service, focusing on rapid product iteration and cost-efficient AI deployment.

Compare Llama Guard 2 8B across 3 providers to find the best fit for your use case
Input / 1M
$0.20
Output / 1M
$0.20
Cache
Not sourced
Batch
Not sourced

Setup recipe

Python + curl
Install
pip install openai
Auth
export FIREWORKS_API_KEY=...
Call
import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
    api_key=os.environ["FIREWORKS_API_KEY"],
Model ID
llama-guard-2-8b

Request example

import os
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key=os.environ["FIREWORKS_API_KEY"],
    base_url="https://api.fireworks.ai/inference/v1"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="llama-guard-2-8b",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

Gotchas

  • Fireworks model IDs use "accounts/fireworks/models/{model-name}" format, e.g. "accounts/fireworks/models/llama4-scout-instruct-basic" or "accounts/fireworks/models/deepseek-r1".
  • The examples expect FIREWORKS_API_KEY; rename it only if your application config maps the new variable.

Compare Llama Guard 2 8B Across Providers

ProviderInput (per 1M)Output (per 1M)
Fireworks AI$0.20$0.20
OctoAI API (Deprecated)$0.15$0.15
Replicate API$0.05$0.25

Pricing

TypePrice (per 1M)
Input tokens$0.20
Output tokens$0.20

Capabilities

No model capability flags are currently sourced.

About Llama Guard 2 8B

Llama Guard 2 is an 8B-parameter LLM built on the Llama 3 architecture, specifically designed for content moderation tasks. Released by Meta on April 18, 2024, it excels in classifying both inputs and outputs of LLMs across 11 safety categories. The model generates text outputs indicating whether content is safe or unsafe, providing detailed feedback on violations. It aims to enhance user experience by minimizing false positives while maintaining high accuracy in content moderation, supporting developers in creating safer AI applications .

FAQ

What does Llama Guard 2 8B cost on Fireworks AI?

On Fireworks AI, Llama Guard 2 8B costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.20 per 1M output tokens.

What is the context window for Llama Guard 2 8B on Fireworks AI?

Llama Guard 2 8B supports a 8,000 token context window on Fireworks AI.

How does Fireworks AI compare to other Llama Guard 2 8B providers?

Llama Guard 2 8B is available from 3 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $0.05/1M tokens from Replicate API.

Who created Llama Guard 2 8B?

Llama Guard 2 8B was created by AI at Meta as part of the Llama Guard model family.

Is Llama Guard 2 8B open source?

Llama Guard 2 8B is open source according to the seed data.

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Model Specs

Released2024-04-18
Parameters8B
Context8K
ArchitectureDecoder Only