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Mistral MCP Server

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This is a TypeScript-based MCP server that provides two tools for chatting with Mistral. It is a basic example of how to create a server that can be used with the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

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What is Mistral MCP Server?

This server is a TypeScript implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to interface with the Mistral AI platform. It provides two tools for interacting with Mistral: one for text-based chat and another for chat incorporating both text and image inputs.

How to use Mistral MCP Server?

To use this server, you need a Mistral API key and an MCP client that supports tools, such as the Claude desktop application or the Cline VSCode extension. After obtaining the API key and setting it as an environment variable, you can build and run the server. Then, configure your MCP client to connect to the server by specifying the command and arguments needed to execute the server's entry point. Finally, you can interact with the Mistral AI model through the provided tools.

Key features of Mistral MCP Server

  • Provides two tools for interacting with Mistral AI

  • Supports text-based chat with the mistral_chat_text tool

  • Supports chat with text and image inputs using the mistral_chat_image tool

  • Written in TypeScript

  • Uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP)

  • Includes debugging support with MCP Inspector

Use cases of Mistral MCP Server

  • Integrating Mistral AI into applications that support MCP

  • Building custom chat interfaces powered by Mistral AI

  • Experimenting with multimodal AI models using text and image inputs

  • Developing AI-powered tools that leverage the Mistral AI platform

FAQ from Mistral MCP Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standard for communication between applications and AI models.

How do I get a Mistral API key?

You can obtain an API key by signing up at mistral.ai.

What MCP clients are supported?

The server is tested with MCP clients that support tools, such as the Claude desktop application and the Cline VSCode extension.

How do I debug the server?

The repository recommends using the MCP Inspector for debugging, which can be accessed via a package script.

What kind of images are supported?

The mistral_chat_image tool only accepts images hosted on a public URL.