Introducing Codestral: A Game-Changer in Code Generation

Mistral AI has recently introduced Codestral, the first-ever code model designed explicitly for code generation tasks. This 22B open-weight generative AI model is trained on a diverse dataset of over 80 programming languages.

Key Features of Codestral

Language Support

Codestral supports a wide range of programming languages, including popular ones like Python, Java, C, C++, JavaScript, and Bash, as well as more specific ones like Swift and Fortran.

Code Completion

Codestral can complete coding functions, write tests, and complete any partial code using a fill-in-the-middle mechanism. This feature can help developers save time and effort, reduce the risk of errors and bugs, and level up their coding game.

Performance

As a 22B model, Codestral sets a new standard on the performance/latency space for code generation. It outperforms all other models in RepoBench, a long-range eval for code generation.

Availability

Codestral is licensed under the new Mistral AI Non-Production License, which means that you can use it for research and testing purposes. It can be downloaded on HuggingFace.

Endpoint

With the release of Codestral, a new endpoint: codestral.mistral.ai has been added. This endpoint should be preferred by users who use the Instruct or Fill-In-the-Middle routes inside their IDE.

Limitations

Please note that the use of Codestral and its outputs for any commercial activities is prohibited. The license goes on to explicitly ban “any internal usage by employees in the context of the company’s business activities”. Despite its potential, Codestral might not be worth the trouble for some developers due to its high hardware requirements.

Conclusion

Codestral is a significant step forward in the field of AI-assisted code generation. It offers a wide range of features that can help developers improve their coding efficiency and reduce errors. However, its use is currently limited to research and testing due to licensing restrictions.

Stay tuned for more updates on AI advancements in the coding world!: Codestral by Mistral AI; Codestral License Agreement