Mistral AI rolls out faster, more powerful Agents inside Le Chat
Mistral AI is in the process of rolling out a redesigned Agents feature directly within Le Chat, replacing the earlier, more limited Agent Builder interface that was part of Le Platforme. This new implementation integrates closely with the main chat experience, allowing users to create and customize autonomous agents using a more intuitive and robust setup. It mirrors OpenAI's GPT Builder in many aspects but also introduces unique design choices and system integrations that differentiate it in terms of speed and access.
The feature is accessible via a new Agents tab in Le Chat, where users can either build new agents or explore a collection of existing ones. Each Agent can be configured with basic fields such as name, description, and behavior instructions. More advanced controls include guardrails—negative prompts that help steer outputs away from unwanted behaviors, and predefined or custom tone settings. These tools help fine-tune how each Agent responds to input.
Where the update becomes especially impactful is in the expanded access to tools and services. Agents can be granted permissions to use web search, canvas drawing, image generation, and code execution features, as well as integrations with Gmail and Google Calendar. Mistral also supports Libraries, modular logic components that can be plugged into Agents, making the setup extensible for more advanced workflows. Sharing within organizations is supported, and despite the depth of features, the Agents tool is expected to be accessible on the free tier, potentially making it one of the most capable offerings available to non-paying users.
The motivation behind this update aligns with Mistral AI’s broader push to differentiate itself through performance, especially latency. Compared to OpenAI’s GPTs or Google’s Gems, responses via Mistral Agents are generally faster, which may appeal to developers or power users managing more interactive applications. This feature is currently rolling out progressively and is expected to reach all users by the end of the week.