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Mistral AI

Mistral AI

Jan supports all models available via the Mistral AI (opens in a new tab) API, allowing you to use Mistral's powerful models (Mistral Large, Mistral Medium, Mistral Small and more) through Jan's interface.

Integrate Mistral AI with Jan

Step 1: Get Your API Key

  1. Visit the Mistral AI Platform (opens in a new tab) and sign in
  2. Create & copy a new API key or copy your existing one

Ensure your API key has sufficient credits

Step 2: Configure Jan

  1. Navigate to the Settings page ()
  2. Under Model Providers, select Mistral AI
  3. Insert your API Key

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Step 3: Start Using Mistral's Models

  1. Open any existing Chat or create a new one
  2. Select a Mistral model from model selector
  3. Start chatting

Available Mistral Models

Jan automatically includes Mistral's available models. In case you want to use a specific Mistral model that you cannot find in Jan, follow the instructions in Add Cloud Models:

  • See list of available models in Mistral AI Documentation (opens in a new tab).
  • The id property must match the model name in the list. For example, if you want to use Mistral Large, you must set the id property to mistral-large-latest

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

1. API Key Issues

  • Verify your API key is correct and not expired
  • Check if you have billing set up on your Mistral AI account
  • Ensure you have access to the model you're trying to use

2. Connection Problems

  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify Mistral AI's system status
  • Look for error messages in Jan's logs

3. Model Unavailable

  • Confirm your API key has access to the model
  • Check if you're using the correct model ID
  • Verify your Mistral AI account has the necessary permissions

Need more help? Join our Discord community (opens in a new tab) or check the Mistral AI documentation (opens in a new tab).

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