Ministral 8B API

Access Ministral 8B from Mistral AI using Puter.js AI API.

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Ministral 8B is an 8B parameter multimodal model offering best-in-class text and vision capabilities for edge deployment. It supports single-GPU operation and provides an optimal balance of performance and efficiency under Apache 2.0.

Context Window N/A

tokens

Max Output 262K

tokens

Input Cost $0.15

per million tokens

Output Cost $0.15

per million tokens

Input text

modalities

Tool Use Yes

 

Knowledge Cutoff Oct 2024

 

Release Date Oct 1, 2024

 

API Usage Example

Add Ministral 8B to your app with just a few lines of code.
No API keys, no backend, no configuration required.

// npm install @heyputer/puter.js
import { puter } from '@heyputer/puter.js';

puter.ai.chat("Explain quantum computing in simple terms", {
    model: "mistralai/ministral-8b-2512"
}).then(response => {
    document.body.innerHTML = response.message.content;
});

<html>
<body>
    <script src="https://js.puter.com/v2/"></script>
    <script>
        puter.ai.chat("Explain quantum computing in simple terms", {
            model: "mistralai/ministral-8b-2512"
        }).then(response => {
            document.body.innerHTML = response.message.content;
        });
    </script>
</body>
</html>

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Ministral 8B API about?

The Ministral 8B API gives you access to Mistral AI's chat model through Puter.js. With just a few lines of JavaScript, you can integrate Ministral 8B into any web app or Node.js project — no API keys, no backend, and no configuration required.

Who created Ministral 8B?

Ministral 8B was created by Mistral AI and released on Oct 1, 2024.

What is the max output length of Ministral 8B?

Ministral 8B can generate up to 262K tokens in a single response.

What is the knowledge cutoff of Ministral 8B?

Ministral 8B has a knowledge cutoff date of Oct 2024. This means the model was trained on data available up to that date.

What types of input can Ministral 8B process?

Ministral 8B accepts the following input types: text. It produces: text.

Does Ministral 8B support tool use (function calling)?

Yes, Ministral 8B supports tool use (function calling), allowing it to interact with external tools, APIs, and data sources as part of its response flow.

How much does it cost?
The Ministral 8B API is available through the User-Pays Model. As a developer, you can add the Ministral 8B API to your app for free — your users pay for their own AI costs directly.
Price per 1M tokens
Input$0.15
Output$0.15
How do I access the Ministral 8B API?

You can access the Ministral 8B API with just a few lines of JavaScript — no API keys, no backend, and no configuration required. Include the Puter.js library in your project and start making calls right away. For more details, check out our documentation.

Does the Ministral 8B API work with React / Vue / Vanilla JS / Node / etc.?

Yes — the Ministral 8B API works with any JavaScript framework, Node.js, or plain HTML through Puter.js. Just include the library and start building. See the documentation for more details.

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