Mistral API Key
Mistral AI offers a free experimental tier that allows you to test their models via API without immediate costs. Follow these steps to get your key.
1. Create your Account
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Go to the Mistral AI Console.
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Sign up using your email, Google, or GitHub account.
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Once logged in, you will be prompted to set up a Workspace. Give it a name (e.g., "MyLab") and accept the terms of service.
2. Activate the Free "Experiment" Plan
Mistral requires you to select a plan to enable the API, but they offer a free tier for testing.
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In the left-hand sidebar, click on Billing or Limits.
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Look for the "Experiment" plan (often labeled as the Free or Experimental tier).
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Click Subscribe or Select.
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Note: You will likely be asked to verify your phone number via SMS. This is a security measure to prevent bot abuse of the free tier.
3. Generate your API Key
Once your plan is active:
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Navigate to the API Keys section in the left sidebar.
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Click the orange "Create new key" button.
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Give your key a name (e.g., "Test-Key") so you can identify it later.
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Click Create key.
4. Secure your Key
Copy the key immediately. Mistral will only show the full string once for security reasons. If you close the window, you cannot see it again and will have to generate a new one.
5. Integration in Joomla
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Log in to your Joomla Backend.
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Navigate to Plugins > System - Autolanguage.
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Open the Service & API tab.
- Select Mistral AI
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Paste your key into the Mistral API Key field and click Save
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Select your Model
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Save & Close.