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How do I install the Mistral Code plugin for JetBrains IDEs?

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The Mistral Code plugin integrates AI-assisted coding features directly into your favorite JetBrains Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), such as IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, and others.

Here's how to install it:

Method 1: Installing from within your JetBrains IDE

1. Open Your JetBrains IDE

Launch the JetBrains IDE where you want to install Mistral Code.

2. Access the plugins parketplace

  1. Open the Plugings settings in any of the following ways:

    • Go to File > Settings... on Windows/Linux (or JetBrains IDE (e.g. WebStorm) > Settings... on macOS).

    • Use the Find action command (⌃ + ⇧ + A on Windows/Linux or ⌘ + ⇧ + A on macOS in the default keymap) then type: Plugins (choose Plugins (Welcome Screen)).

    • Use the shortcuts ⌃ + , / ⌘ + ,.

  2. Click on Plugins in the left sidebar of the Settings window if applicable.

  3. Click on Marketplace tab in the Plugins window.

3. Search for Mistral Code

In the search bar within the Marketplace tab, type Mistral Code.

4. Install the Plugin

  1. Locate the official Mistral Code plugin by Mistral AI in the search results.

  2. Click the Install button next to it.

📌 The IDE will download and install the plugin. You may be prompted to restart your IDE to complete the installation.

Method 2: Installing from the JetBrains Marketplace Website

You can also install the Mistral Code plugin via its page on the JetBrains Marketplace:

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the Mistral Code plugin page: Mistral Code - JetBrains Marketplace

  2. On the Marketplace page, click the Install to IDE button. This will typically prompt your browser to open the link with your JetBrains IDE (if it's configured to handle jetbrains:// protocol links), which will then guide you through the installation.

📌 Alternatively, you might download a .zip file that you can install via the Install Plugin from Disk... option in the IDE's Plugins settings.

Post-Installation

Once the installation is complete (and you've restarted the IDE if prompted):

  1. You should see a Mistral Code icon or tool window on the Main Toolbar or in the right sidebar of your JetBrains IDE.

  2. Click on this icon to open the Mistral Code panel.

  3. You will be then prompted to log in to your Mistral AI account. See the article 🔎 How do I log in to Mistral Code in JetBrains IDEs? for details.

You are now ready to start using Mistral Code to assist your development in your JetBrains IDE!

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