> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.trysixth.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Mistral

> Learn how to configure and use Mistral AI models, including Codestral, with Sixth. Covers API key setup and model selection.

Sixth supports accessing models through the Mistral AI API, including both standard Mistral models and the code-specialized Codestral model.

**Website:** [https://mistral.ai/](https://mistral.ai/)

### Getting an API Key

1. **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to the [Mistral Platform](https://console.mistral.ai/). Create an account or sign in. You may need to go through a verification process.
2. **Create an API Key:**
   * [La Plateforme API Key](https://console.mistral.ai/api-keys/) and/or
   * [Codestral API Key](https://console.mistral.ai/codestral)

### Supported Models

Sixth supports the following Mistral models:

* pixtral-large-2411
* ministral-3b-2410
* ministral-8b-2410
* mistral-small-latest
* mistral-medium-latest
* mistral-small-2501
* pixtral-12b-2409
* open-mistral-nemo-2407
* open-codestral-mamba
* codestral-2501
* devstral-small-2505

**Note:** Model availability and specifications may change.
Refer to the [Mistral AI documentation](https://docs.mistral.ai/api/) and [Mistral Model Overview](https://docs.mistral.ai/getting-started/models/models_overview/) for the most current information.

### Configuration in Sixth

1. **Open Sixth Settings:** Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Sixth panel.
2. **Select Provider:** Choose "Mistral" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
3. **Enter API Key:** Paste your Mistral API key into the "Mistral API Key" field if you're using a standard `mistral` model. If you intend to use `codestral-latest`, see the "Using Codestral" section below.
4. **Select Model:** Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.

### Using Codestral

[Codestral](https://docs.mistral.ai/capabilities/code_generation/) is a model specifically designed for code generation and interaction.
For Codestral, you can use different endpoints (Default: codestral.mistral.ai).
If using the La Plateforme API Key for Codestral, change the **Codestral Base Url** to: `https://api.mistral.ai`

To use Codestral with Sixth:

1. **Select "Mistral" as the API Provider in Sixth Settings.**
2. **Select a Codestral Model** (e.g., `codestral-latest`) from the "Model" dropdown.
3. **Enter your Codestral API Key** (from `codestral.mistral.ai`) or your La Plateforme API Key (from `api.mistral.ai`) into the appropriate API key field in Sixth.