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Available now on ModelsLab · Language Model

Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B
Guard LLMs Multimodally
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[Try Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B](/models/open_router/meta-llama-llama-guard-4-12b) [API Documentation](https://docs.modelslab.com)

Classify Safely. Deploy Fast.
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Multimodal Detection

### Text and Image Safety

Classifies text and images in LLM prompts and responses using MLCommons taxonomy.

Input Output Filter

### Prompt Response Guard

Filters user inputs and model outputs to block unsafe content categories.

12B Dense Architecture

### 164K Token Context

Handles long conversations and multiple images via Llama 4 Scout base.

Examples

See what Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B can create
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Copy any prompt below and try it yourself in the [playground](/models/open_router/meta-llama-llama-guard-4-12b).

Tech Review Check

“Classify this product review text for safety: 'This gadget changes everything for developers building secure AI apps.' Include violation categories if unsafe.”

Code Snippet Scan

“Evaluate this code comment for LLM safety: '// Efficient algorithm for data processing in safety classifiers.' List any hazards detected.”

Doc Summary Filter

“Check this abstract for content safety: 'Transformer models enable multimodal classification across languages.' Flag violations per MLCommons.”

API Log Audit

“Analyze this log entry: 'API call succeeded with 163K token context.' Determine if safe for deployment.”

For Developers

A few lines of code.
Safety check. One call.
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ModelsLab handles the infrastructure: fast inference, auto-scaling, and a developer-friendly API. No GPU management needed.

- **Serverless:** scales to zero, scales to millions
- **Pay per token,** no minimums
- **Python and JavaScript SDKs,** plus REST API

[API Documentation ](https://docs.modelslab.com)

PythonJavaScriptcURL

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```
<code>import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions",
    json={
  "key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
  "prompt": "",
  "model_id": ""
}
)
print(response.json())</code>
```

FAQ

Common questions about Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B
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[Read the docs ](https://docs.modelslab.com)

### What is Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B?

Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B is a 12B parameter multimodal safety classifier from Llama 4 Scout. It detects unsafe text and images in LLM inputs and outputs. Supports MLCommons hazard taxonomy across 12 languages.

### How does Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B API work?

Send prompts via Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B API for classification. Model outputs 'safe' or lists violated categories like hate or self-harm. Use for input filtering or response moderation.

### What is Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B alternative?

Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B alternative includes prior Llama Guard versions or custom classifiers. This model excels in native multimodal handling with 164K context. Access via ModelsLab endpoints.

### Is Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B LLM multimodal?

Yes, Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B LLM processes text and multiple images jointly. Built as dense architecture from Llama 4 Scout for unified safety evaluation. Handles mixed-media inputs.

### What context supports meta llama guard 4 12b?

Meta llama guard 4 12b uses 163.8K-164K token context window. Analyzes long texts, conversations, and image sequences. Ideal for comprehensive LLM safety checks.

### How to integrate meta: llama guard 4 12b api?

Call meta: llama guard 4 12b api with prompt and optional images. Parse output for safety status and categories. Compatible with standard LLM inference endpoints.

Ready to create?
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Start generating with Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B on ModelsLab.

[Try Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B](/models/open_router/meta-llama-llama-guard-4-12b) [API Documentation](https://docs.modelslab.com)

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