GPT-OSS Safeguard 20B — Free AI Model & API

groq/openai-gpt-oss-safeguard-20b-2

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Context Window 131K

Max Output 0

Rate Limit See provider page

Cost $0.00 FREE

Free Period Since May 20, 2026

Credit Card Not required

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Overview

Model ID

openai/gpt-oss-safeguard-20b

Base URL

https://api.groq.com/openai/v1

Specifications

Context: 131K · Output: 0 · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: Yes

Quick Start

Integrate GPT-OSS Safeguard 20B with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

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="openai/gpt-oss-safeguard-20b",
 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: "openai/gpt-oss-safeguard-20b",
 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": "openai/gpt-oss-safeguard-20b",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit See provider page

Context Window 131K

Max Output Tokens 0

Cost Free — since May 20, 2026

Credit Card Not required

OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

Groq Platform Limitations

Rate limits vary significantly by model — check per-model limits
Some models have token-per-minute caps in addition to RPM
LPU availability may cause queuing during peak usage

Features & Use Cases

Best For

Guard

Modality Support

text

Groq Highlights

Ultra-fast inference (~2,600 tok/s)
Free tier: 14,400 RPD for most models
Supports Llama 4, Qwen3, DeepSeek-R1
OpenAI-compatible

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for GPT-OSS Safeguard 20B?

Sign up at Groq to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.

Is GPT-OSS Safeguard 20B really free?

Yes. GPT-OSS Safeguard 20B is available on Groq's free tier and has been free since May 20, 2026. Rate limits apply: See provider page. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are GPT-OSS Safeguard 20B's rate limits?

See provider page Context window: 131K. Max output: 0. No credit card required.

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