Run Llama Guard 3 8B locally on iPhone, iPad & Mac
Safety classifier — flags unsafe prompts & jailbreaks (not a chatbot). 8 GB+.
In privateSLM, Llama Guard 3 8B is security-focused analysis and content safety checks. You download the model once, and from then on every conversation runs entirely on your device — no cloud, no account, no tracking, and it keeps working with the radio off.
At a glance
| Model | Llama Guard 3 8B |
|---|---|
| Category | Cybersecurity |
| Download size | 4.92 GB (one time) |
| Quantization | Q4_K_M (GGUF) |
| Minimum device RAM | 8 GB |
| Runs offline | Yes — fully on-device after download |
| Source | Hugging Face |
Will it run on my device?
Llama Guard 3 8B needs a device with at least 8 GB of RAM — that means iPhone 16 Pro and later, M-series iPad Pro / Air, and any Apple Silicon Mac. The privateSLM catalog states the RAM requirement for every model up front, so you know before you download.
How to run Llama Guard 3 8B in privateSLM
- Get privateSLM on the App Store — one-time purchase, no subscription.
- Open Models, pick Llama Guard 3 8B, and tap Download (4.92 GB, once).
- Select it as your active model and chat — airplane mode included.
On iPhones, iPads and Macs with Apple Intelligence, privateSLM can also answer instantly with the built-in system model — zero downloads. A catalog model like Llama Guard 3 8B is for when you want this particular specialist, offline, under your control.
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FAQ
Does Llama Guard 3 8B run offline on iPhone?
Yes. After a one-time 4.92 GB download inside privateSLM, Llama Guard 3 8B runs entirely on-device via llama.cpp. Airplane mode works — nothing is ever sent to a server.
How much RAM does Llama Guard 3 8B need?
A device with at least 8 GB of RAM — in practice iPhone 16 Pro and later, M-series iPad Pro / Air, and any Apple Silicon Mac.
Is Llama Guard 3 8B free to use in privateSLM?
The model itself is open-weights (Q4_K_M GGUF) and the download is free. privateSLM is a one-time purchase — no subscription, no per-message fees.