# Genkit Mistral AI Plugin (Community)
> **Community Plugin** — This plugin is community-maintained and is not an
> official Google or Mistral AI product. It is provided on an "as-is" basis.
This Genkit plugin provides integration with Mistral AI's models, including
Mistral Large, Mistral Small, Codestral, and Pixtral vision models.
## Installation
```bash
pip install genkit-plugin-mistral
```
Or with uv:
```bash
uv add genkit-plugin-mistral
```
## Setup
Set your Mistral API key:
```bash
export MISTRAL_API_KEY=your-api-key
```
Get your API key from: https://console.mistral.ai/api-keys/
## Usage
```python
from genkit import Genkit
from genkit.plugins.mistral import Mistral
ai = Genkit(plugins=[Mistral()], model='mistral/mistral-large-latest')
response = await ai.generate(prompt='Hello, Mistral!')
print(response.text)
```
## Supported Models
| Model | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| `mistral/mistral-large-latest` | Most capable model for complex tasks |
| `mistral/mistral-small-latest` | Fast and efficient for everyday use |
| `mistral/codestral-latest` | Specialized for code generation |
| `mistral/pixtral-large-latest` | Vision-language model |
| `mistral/ministral-8b-latest` | Compact model for edge deployment |
| `mistral/ministral-3b-latest` | Smallest model for resource-constrained environments |
## Features
- **Text Generation**: Standard chat completions
- **Streaming**: Real-time token streaming
- **Vision**: Image understanding with Pixtral models
- **Code Generation**: Specialized coding with Codestral
- **Function Calling**: Tool use support
## Configuration
```python
from genkit.plugins.mistral import Mistral
# With explicit API key
ai = Genkit(plugins=[Mistral(api_key='your-key')])
```
## Environment Variables
| Variable | Description | Required |
|----------|-------------|----------|
| `MISTRAL_API_KEY` | Your Mistral AI API key | Yes |
## Disclaimer
This is a **community-maintained** plugin and is not officially supported by
Google or Mistral AI. Use of Mistral's API is subject to
[Mistral AI's Terms of Service](https://mistral.ai/terms/) and
[Privacy Policy](https://mistral.ai/terms/#privacy-policy). You are responsible
for complying with all applicable terms when using this plugin.
- **API Key Security** — Never commit your Mistral API key to version control.
Use environment variables or a secrets manager.
- **Usage Limits** — Be aware of your Mistral plan's rate limits and token
quotas. See [Mistral Pricing](https://mistral.ai/products/la-plateforme/).
- **Data Handling** — Review Mistral's data processing practices before
sending sensitive or personally identifiable information.
## License
Apache-2.0
