mistralai/mistral-large-2-instruct — Free AI Model & API

nvidia-nim/mistralai-mistral-large-2-instruct
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Context Window 131K
Max Output 8K
Rate Limit Up to 40 RPM
Cost $0.00 FREE
Free Period Since Feb 26, 2024
Credit Card Not required
Status Unavailable

Overview

Mistral Large 2 Instruct is available free on NVIDIA NIM — note this model has been reported as unavailable with standard API keys (status: unavailable). When accessible, it is Mistral AI's flagship large model with strong reasoning and multilingual performance. Check the model status on free-model.com before integration. Up to 40 RPM, OpenAI-compatible; requires NVIDIA Developer Program membership.

Model ID
mistralai/mistral-large-2-instruct
Base URL
https://integrate.api.nvidia.com/v1
Specifications
Context: 131K · Output: 8K · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: Yes ·Released: Feb 26, 2024

Quick Start

Integrate mistralai/mistral-large-2-instruct with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
 base_url="https://integrate.api.nvidia.com/v1",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
 model="mistralai/mistral-large-2-instruct",
 messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
 baseURL: "https://integrate.api.nvidia.com/v1",
 apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
 model: "mistralai/mistral-large-2-instruct",
 messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);
curl https://integrate.api.nvidia.com/v1/chat/completions \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -d '{
 "model": "mistralai/mistral-large-2-instruct",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit Up to 40 RPM
Context Window 131K
Max Output Tokens 8K
Cost Free — since Feb 26, 2024
Credit Card Not required
OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

NVIDIA NIM Platform Limitations

  • ~40 RPM shared across all models, not per-model
  • Some models require additional registration per model family
  • Unavailable models listed in catalog but uncallable with standard key

Features & Use Cases

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Modality Support

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NVIDIA NIM Highlights

  • 100+ open models available
  • No daily token cap
  • ~40 RPM free tier
  • No credit card required

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for mistralai/mistral-large-2-instruct?

Sign up at NVIDIA NIM to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.

Is mistralai/mistral-large-2-instruct really free?

Yes. mistralai/mistral-large-2-instruct is available on NVIDIA NIM's free tier and has been free since Feb 26, 2024. Rate limits apply: Up to 40 RPM. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are mistralai/mistral-large-2-instruct's rate limits?

Up to 40 RPM Context window: 131K. Max output: 8K. No credit card required.

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