mistral-vibe
Minimal CLI coding agent by Mistral
Mistral Vibe is an open-source command-line AI coding assistant powered by Mistral's models that provides conversational access to your codebase. It offers a suite of built-in tools for file manipulation, code searching, version control, shell command execution, and task delegation to subagents. The agent features multiple profiles (ask, plan, accept-edits, auto-approve) for different workflows, a skills system for extensibility, and MCP server integration for additional capabilities. Developers interact through an interactive terminal interface with modern features like autocomplete, persistent history, and voice input.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Code refactoring and modularization with auto-approved file edits
- 02Codebase exploration and architecture analysis using read-only plan agent
- 03Automated code reviews and quality analysis through custom skills
- 04Multi-repository development using worktree management and add-dir functionality
- 05Interactive debugging sessions with managed shell execution and stdin control
- 06Enterprise deployments with custom authentication, hooks, and compliance policies
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mistral-vibe — FAQ
What is Mistral Vibe?+
Mistral Vibe is an open-source command-line AI coding assistant powered by Mistral's models that provides conversational access to your codebase with built-in tools for file operations, shell execution, and code analysis. It supports multiple agent profiles, extensibility through skills and MCP servers, and advanced features like subagent delegation.
How do I install Mistral Vibe?+
Install via the one-line installer (curl -LsSf https://mistral.ai/vibe/install.sh | bash on Linux/macOS), uv (uv tool install mistral-vibe), or pip (pip install mistral-vibe). Python 3.12+ is required.
Do I need a Mistral API key?+
Yes, you need a Mistral API key from console.mistral.ai. On first run, Vibe will prompt you to enter it and save it to ~/.vibe/.env, or you can configure it via environment variable or vibe --setup.
Which AI clients or editors does Mistral Vibe work with?+
Mistral Vibe primarily runs as a standalone CLI tool in modern terminal emulators (WezTerm, Alacritty, Ghostty, Kitty). It also supports Agent Client Protocol (ACP) for integration with compatible text editors and IDEs.
Is Mistral Vibe free?+
Mistral Vibe is open-source and free to use under the Apache License 2.0. However, API usage costs apply based on your Mistral API plan.
Can I extend Mistral Vibe with custom tools?+
Yes, you can extend Vibe through the skills system (Agent Skills specification-compliant), MCP server integration, or custom slash commands. Skills are the recommended approach for new extensions.
How do I install mistral-vibe?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. mistral-vibe is a agent — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is mistral-vibe free?+
mistral-vibe is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.