Mistral AI API

Jan supports all models available via the Mistral AI 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 and sign in
2. Create & copy a new API key or copy your existing one

Note

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

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.
• 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 or check the Mistral AI documentation.