llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct — Free API

What is llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct?

Llama 4 Scout 17B on Groq runs Meta's latest MoE generation model with Groq's ultra-fast LPU inference. The Scout variant uses 16 active experts to deliver broad capability in a compact 17B active footprint, with 8K output per request. Combined with Groq's sub-200ms time-to-first-token, it offers a responsive experience for interactive chat and agent workflows. Rate limits are 14,400 requests per day at 30 RPM — sufficient for sustained prototyping and light production use. OpenAI SDK compatible; registration required but no credit card needed.

llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct API Code Example

Paste your API key and run. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more tools.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.groq.com/openai/v1",
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
  baseURL: "https://api.groq.com/openai/v1",
  apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
  model: "llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct",
  messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

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

curl https://api.groq.com/openai/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
  }'

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