Using Le Chat (now Vibe) from Mistral AI on the web

Le Chat, the assistant from Mistral AI, is now called Vibe. It is the same service, with the same conversations and the same account. This guide shows you how to access it from a browser, on any computer.

Check your age

Before you create an account, make sure you are at least 13 years old. If you are between 13 and 18, a parent or legal guardian must give their consent. Mistral AI describes these conditions in its official help center.

Mistral says that one person should not create several accounts. One account is enough.

Open the official site

In your browser, type the following address: chat.mistral.ai. It is the same address as before the name change.

If you go through Mistral’s product page, the “Try it free” button also takes you to this site. No desktop app is listed on that page, so use your browser. Mobile apps exist according to the same page, but this guide does not cover them.

Create your account or sign in

Follow the screens on chat.mistral.ai to create an account or sign in. The exact button labels and sign-in methods are not detailed in the sources we checked, so simply read each screen and follow the action it suggests.

If you already have a Le Chat account, sign in with the same details. You will find your existing conversations.

Discover the three modes

Vibe offers three modes, depending on what you want to do:

• Vibe Work: for productivity (writing, research, everyday tasks). This mode is available on the web and on mobile.
• Vibe Code: for software development. It is designed for developers.
• Vibe Chat: for a classic conversation, question after question.

The official help page says Vibe Chat is always available. Check Mistral’s website in case this changes.

Ask your first question

Find the input box on the page, type your request in French or in English, then send it. Be specific: give the context, the result you expect and the tone you want. You can continue the conversation by replying directly to the AI.

Understand the limits of the free plan

Mistral offers a free plan, called Free, as well as paid plans (Pro, Team and Enterprise). The free plan is meant for quick answers, web search and simple tasks. The number of messages and web searches is limited.

Prices are not listed here. Check the official pricing page at mistral.ai/pricing before you subscribe.

And now?

Try these two requests, for example:

• “Summarize the advantages and limits of working from home in five points, in plain language.”
• “Help me write a polite message to postpone an appointment next week.”