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Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E)
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Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E)
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### Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E)

meta-llama meta-llama-Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E

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PricingInput $0.00 / 1M tokens

Output $0.00 / 1M tokens

API EndpointsOpenAI Compatible

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions`Endpoint

Anthropic Compatible

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages`Messages

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages/count_tokens`Count Tokens

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/models`Models

Use with Claude Code

cURL Example

ParametersSystem MessageYou are a helpful AI assistant specialized in providing accurate and detailed responses.

Temperature0.7

Max Tokens1000

Top P0.9

Frequency Penalty0

Presence Penalty0

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About Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E)
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Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E) is a text generation AI model by Meta Llama available on ModelsLab. Access Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E) through our API with pay-per-use pricing and no minimum commitments.

### Technical Specifications

Model IDmeta-llama-Llama-4-Scout-17B-16ECategoryLLM ModelsTaskText GenerationAddedApril 4, 2026

### Key Features

- Chat completion and multi-turn conversation API
- Streaming response with token-by-token output
- Function calling and tool use support
- System prompts and role-based messaging
- JSON mode and structured output

### Quick Start

Integrate Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E) into your application with a single API call. Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab.com/pricing) to get started.

PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP

```
<code>import requests
import json

url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions"

headers = {
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

data = {
        "model_id": "meta-llama-Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E",
        "messages": [
            {
                "role": "user",
                "content": "Hello!"
            }
        ],
        "max_tokens": 1000,
        "key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }

try:
    response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data)
    response.raise_for_status()  # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX)
    result = response.json()
    print("API Response:")
    print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err:
    print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}")
except Exception as err:
    print(f"Other error occurred: {err}")</code>
```

View the [full API documentation](https://modelslab.com/models/meta-llama/meta-llama-Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E/api) for SDKs, code examples in Python, JavaScript, and more.

### Use Cases

- AI chatbots and virtual assistants
- Code generation and developer tools
- Content writing and copywriting automation
- Data analysis, summarization, and extraction

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Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E) FAQ
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### What is Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E)?

Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E) is a text generation AI model by Meta Llama available on ModelsLab. Access it through our API with pay-per-use pricing and no minimum commitments.

### How do I use the Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E) API?

You can integrate Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E) into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "meta-llama-Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation.

### What is the Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E) model ID?

The model ID for Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E) is "meta-llama-Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model.

### Does Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E) have a free tier?

Yes, ModelsLab offers a free tier that lets you try Llama 4 Scout (17Bx16E) and other AI models. Sign up to get free API credits and start building immediately.

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