French AI startup Mistral AI has unveiled its new Agents API, providing developers with a powerful suite of tools to create advanced AI agents. This release places Mistral in direct competition with major players like OpenAI and Anthropic in the agentic AI space.
The Agents API allows the development of autonomous systems driven by Mistral’s large language models. These agents are designed to plan tasks, access tools, and carry out complex operations with limited human input.
Key features include server-side memory management for conversations, a Python code interpreter, web search capabilities, document retrieval, and image generation. The API also supports agent orchestration and is compatible with the Model Context Protocol, a new standard for seamless interaction between applications and agents.
A standout capability is the API’s “handoff” mechanism, which lets multiple agents collaborate by passing tasks among one another. This feature is ideal for executing multi-step or interdependent processes. The API also ensures stateful interactions, allowing agents to maintain context across longer sessions and deliver more consistent results.
Mistral’s move reflects a broader industry push toward the development of AI systems that can autonomously manage workflows, freeing up human users from repetitive tasks. With its developer-friendly infrastructure, Mistral aims to support the rapid deployment of intelligent, enterprise-grade AI agents.