The Mistral Code extension integrates AI-assisted coding features directly into Visual Studio Code (VS Code).
Installation is straightforward and can be done in a few simple steps:
Method 1: Installing from within VS Code
1. Open Vs Code
Launch VS Code on your computer, where you want to install Mistral Code.
2. Access the extensions marketplace
You can open the Extensions marketplace in any of the following ways:
Go to
File > Settings... > Extensionson Windows/Linux, orCode > Settings... > Extensionson macOS.Use the Command Palette (
⌃ + ⇧ +Pon Windows/Linux or⌘ + ⇧ + Pon macOS) then type:Extensions: Install Extensions.Use the shortcuts
⌃ + ⇧ + X/⌘ + ⇧ + X
3. Search for Mistral Code
In the Extensions view search bar, type Mistral Code Enterprise.
4. Install the Extension
Locate the official Mistral Code Enterprise extension (by Mistral AI) in the search results.
Click the Install button next to it.
📌 VS Code will download and install the extension automatically.
Method 2: Installing from the VS Code Marketplace
You can also install the Mistral Code extension directly from its page on the Visual Studio Marketplace:
Open your web browser and navigate to the Mistral Code extension page: Mistral Code - VS Code Marketplace
On the Marketplace page, click the
Installbutton. This will usually prompt your browser to open the link with VS Code, which will then proceed with the installation.
Method 3: Installing from Mistral Code page on la Plateforme
Lastly, you can install the Mistral Code extension directly from the Mistral Code page on la Plateforme.
Steps are then the same as in Method 2.
Post-Installation
Once the installation is complete:
You should see a Mistral Code icon appear in the Activity Bar on the left-hand side of your VS Code window.
Click the Mistral Code icon to open the Mistral Code panel.
You will be prompted to log in to your Mistral AI account. See the article 🔎 How do I log in to Mistral Code in VS Code? for details.
You are now ready to start using Mistral Code to enhance your coding workflow in VS Code!