=MISTRAL() — use Mistral AI in Google Sheets
=MISTRAL() runs Mistral models from a cell. Mistral is a strong choice for fast, low-cost bulk processing and for European data-residency preferences.
Syntax
=MISTRAL(prompt, [value])
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
prompt |
yes | The instruction for Mistral. |
value |
no | Extra input appended to the prompt. |
Examples
Bulk-shorten titles in A2 to 60 characters:
=MISTRAL("Shorten to under 60 characters, keep the key message", A2)
Translate French product feedback to English:
=MISTRAL("Translate to English, return only the translation", A2)
Normalize category labels in a product feed:
=MISTRAL("Map this category to one of: Apparel, Footwear, Accessories. Return one word.", A2)
Draft short LinkedIn comment replies from post text in A2:
=MISTRAL("Write a friendly one-sentence reply agreeing with this post", A2)
Tips
- Mistral is a good default for simple, repetitive transformations where speed matters more than nuance — save GPT or Claude for the hard rows.
- No Mistral API key is needed — the model is built into the add-on.
- Drag down for bulk runs — up to 10,000 results per hour — then use Replace all GPT formulas with results in the sidebar to freeze the output.
Related functions
- =GPT() — the default model function, same arguments
- =GEMINI() — another fast option for bulk work
- =CLAUDE() — for tone-sensitive rewriting
Try it
Copy the template or install GPT for Sheets. See also: How to use Mistral in Google Sheets.