About Mistral MCP by usefulapi
Mistral MCP by usefulapi is a hosted MCP server for managing Mistral models, files, batch jobs, agents, and document libraries. It gives MCP clients read access to platform data and tools to create agents, cancel jobs, and delete files.
Key features
- 01List and inspect models and files
- 02Retrieve file download URLs
- 03Review batch jobs and agents
- 04Browse document libraries and documents
- 05Create agents, cancel jobs, and delete files
Use cases
- 01Inspect available Mistral models and files
- 02Check batch job or agent details
- 03Browse documents in a library
- 04Create an agent or manage a batch job
MCP support
Exposes Mistral platform operations to MCP clients as read, write, and metadata tools. The hosted server connects using a Mistral API key.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://mistral.usefulapi.io/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-mistral https://mistral.usefulapi.io/mcp{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-mistral":{"type":"http","url":"https://mistral.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"io-usefulapi-mistral":{"type":"http","url":"https://mistral.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-mistral":{"type":"http","url":"https://mistral.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-mistral":{"serverUrl":"https://mistral.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
15This tool takes no parameters.
Details
From the project READMEMistral MCP by usefulapi
Manage your Mistral platform — models, files, batch jobs, agents and RAG libraries — from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client. Hosted, no local install — connect with your Mistral API key.
Live endpoint: https://mistral.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io/mistral
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://mistral.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http mistral https://mistral.usefulapi.io/mcp, then run/mcpto log in. - VS Code: Add to VS Code.
- Cursor and other clients: add the URL as a remote MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mistral": {
"url": "https://mistral.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config: the server signs you in with OAuth, and the login page asks for your Mistral credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/mistral/
On first connect you'll paste your Mistral API key. It's validated, stored per-user, and scoped to you.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
mistral_list_models | read | List models |
mistral_get_model | read | Get a model |
mistral_list_files | read | List files |
mistral_get_file | read | Get a file |
mistral_get_file_url | read | Get a file download URL |
mistral_list_batch_jobs | read | List batch jobs |
mistral_get_batch_job | read | Get a batch job |
mistral_list_agents | read | List agents |
mistral_get_agent | read | Get an agent |
mistral_list_libraries | read | List document libraries |
mistral_get_library | read | Get a document library |
mistral_list_library_documents | read | List documents in a library |
mistral_create_agent | write | Create an agent |
mistral_cancel_batch_job | write | Cancel a batch job |
mistral_delete_file | write | Delete a file |
mistral_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
mistral_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
mistral_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro (unlimited*) |
mistral_cancel_subscription | meta | Cancel the Pro subscription |
read tools are read-only; write tools mutate data (clients should confirm them); meta tools report usage, manage your subscription or send a feature request.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 tool calls / month |
| Pro | $9/mo or $90/yr (2 months free) | Unlimited* |
*Pro has a fair use limit of 10,000 tool calls a month on this server. For more, write to [email protected].
Pro covers this server only. Subscribe with mistral_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with mistral_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running mistral_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to [email protected].
License
MIT — see LICENSE. Documentation only; the server is hosted.
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