Introducing Codestral 25.01: Mistral's First Code Model in Azure AI Foundry Model Catalog

What is Codestral 25.01? 

Codestral 25.01 is a next-generation AI model tailored for developers. It is designed to seamlessly handle complex code generation tasks while also serving as a conversational assistant for technical queries. With a shared instruction and completion API endpoint, developers can harness the power of AI to: 

• Generate high-quality code snippets. 

• Summarize and document existing code. 

• Translate code between different programming languages. 

• Review, refactor, and debug code efficiently. 

Fluent in 80+ Programming Languages 

Whether you're working in Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, or Bash, Codestral 25.01 has you covered. This model’s versatility extends to niche languages like Swift and Fortran, making it a robust tool for a diverse range of programming needs. Its ability to master multiple languages ensures developers can rely on a single tool for all their projects, no matter the technology stack. 

Setting a New Standard in Performance 

Codestral 25.01 introduces a 256k context window, raising the bar for performance and latency in AI-driven coding tools. This extended context capability allows the model to understand and process larger codebases and more complex instructions, making it an indispensable asset for large-scale projects. 

Key Use Cases 

Codestral 25.01 excels in various developer workflows, including: 

1. Code Generation: 
2. Code completion and suggestions. 
3. Translating code between programming languages. 
4. Code Understanding and Documentation: 
5. Summarizing and explaining code for better comprehension. 
6. Code Quality Improvement: 
7. Conducting code reviews. 
8. Refactoring and optimizing code. 
9. Identifying and fixing bugs. 
10. Fill-in-the-Middle (FIM) Completion: 
11. Users can define the starting and ending points of the code. Codestral generates the code that fits in between, enabling targeted solutions for partial or incomplete code snippets. 

Boosting Productivity and Reducing Errors 

By automating repetitive and error-prone tasks, Codestral 25.01 significantly boosts productivity and reduces coding errors. Developers can: 

• Generate test cases quickly and efficiently. 

• Fill in missing parts of code seamlessly. 

• Focus on solving complex problems while Codestral handles the boilerplate. 

Why Codestral 25.01 Matters 

As Mistral’s first code model in the Azure AI Model Catalog, Codestral 25.01 sets a precedent for what’s possible with AI-assisted development. Its comprehensive capabilities make it an invaluable tool for both individual developers and enterprise teams. By leveraging Codestral, teams can accelerate development cycles, improve code quality, and reduce time-to-market for new applications. 

How to use Codestral 25.01 on Azure AI 

Prerequisites: 

1. If you don’t have an Azure subscription, get one here: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/purchase-options/pay-as-you-go 

1. Familiarize yourself with Azure AI Model Catalog 

1. Create an Azure  AI Studio hub and project. Make sure you pick East US, West US3, South Central US, West US, North Central US, East US 2 or Sweden Central as the Azure region for the hub. 

Create a deployment to obtain the inference API and key: 

1. Open the model card in the model catalog on Azure AI Foundry 

1. Click on Deploy and select the Pay-as-you-go option. 

1. Subscribe to the Marketplace offer and deploy. You can also review the API pricing at this step. 

1. You should land on the deployment page that shows you the API and key in less than a minute. You can try out your prompts in the playground. 

The prerequisites and deployment steps are explained in the product documentation. You can use the API and key with various clients. Check out the samples to get started. 

Get Started with Codestral 25.01 

Whether you’re building a new app, maintaining legacy systems, or exploring cutting-edge AI applications, Codestral 25.01 is your go-to solution. Experience the future of coding today by integrating Codestral 25.01 into your development workflows through the Azure AI Foundry Model Catalog. 

Let’s build the future, one line of code at a time.