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MistralAI

Generate text using powerful AI language models from MistralAI. This component lets you create different kinds of text outputs by adjusting various settings. It’s like having a super-smart writing assistant within Nappai.

Relationship with MistralAI API

This component connects directly to the MistralAI API, which provides the underlying AI models for text generation. It allows Nappai to use these powerful models without you needing to understand the technical details of the API itself.

Inputs

  • Max Tokens: The maximum number of words or phrases the AI will generate. Set to 0 for unlimited (but be mindful of potential long processing times). This is an advanced setting.
  • Model Name: Choose the AI model you want to use. Different models have different strengths and capabilities. The default (“codestral-latest”) is a good starting point. Options include: “open-mixtral-8x7b”, “open-mixtral-8x22b”, “mistral-small-latest”, “mistral-medium-latest”, “mistral-large-latest”, “codestral-latest”.
  • Mistral API Base: The web address of the MistralAI API. Leave this at the default setting unless you have specific instructions from your administrator. This is an advanced setting.
  • Temperature: Controls how creative the AI is. A lower value (e.g., 0.2) makes the text more focused and predictable, while a higher value (e.g., 0.8) makes it more creative and unpredictable. The default is 0.5.
  • Max Retries: The maximum number of times the component will try again if the AI request fails. This is an advanced setting.
  • Timeout: How long (in seconds) the component will wait for a response from the AI before giving up. This is an advanced setting.
  • Max Concurrent Requests: The maximum number of simultaneous requests to the MistralAI API. This is an advanced setting.
  • Top P: Controls the diversity of the AI’s output. A lower value makes the text more focused, while a higher value makes it more diverse. This is an advanced setting.
  • Random Seed: A number used to make the AI’s output reproducible. If you use the same seed, you’ll get the same results each time. This is an advanced setting.
  • Safe Mode: This advanced setting helps to prevent the AI from generating inappropriate or harmful content.
  • Credential: This is where you select your saved MistralAI API key. You’ll need to set this up beforehand in Nappai’s settings.

Outputs

The component produces text generated by the selected MistralAI model. This text can then be used by other components in your Nappai workflow, such as being sent in an email, displayed on a report, or used as input for another AI process.

Usage Example

Let’s say you want to generate a short product description for a new type of coffee. You would:

  1. Select the “MistralAI” component in your Nappai dashboard.
  2. Choose a suitable model (e.g., “codestral-latest”).
  3. Set the “Max Tokens” to a reasonable number (e.g., 50).
  4. Set the “Temperature” to a value that suits your needs (e.g., 0.7 for more creative descriptions).
  5. Provide a prompt as input (e.g., “Write a short, catchy product description for a new dark roast coffee with notes of chocolate and hazelnut”).
  6. Run the workflow. The generated text will be the output.

Templates

[List of templates where this component is used will be populated here based on actual usage within Nappai.]

  • Explain SQL results: Use this to understand data from your database. The MistralAI component could then summarize the explanation.
  • Summarizer: Use this to shorten long pieces of text. The MistralAI component could provide the input text.
  • Many other components: The MistralAI component can be used with many other components in Nappai to create complex workflows.

Tips and Best Practices

  • Start with the default settings and adjust them gradually to fine-tune the AI’s output.
  • Experiment with different model names to find the best one for your needs.
  • Use clear and concise prompts to get the best results.
  • Be mindful of the “Max Tokens” setting, as very large numbers can lead to long processing times.

Security Considerations

Ensure your MistralAI API key is securely stored and only accessible to authorized users. Never share this key publicly. Use the “Safe Mode” setting to help mitigate the risk of generating inappropriate content.