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Codestral 25.08

Name: Codestral 25.08
Availability: InStock
Author: Mistral

Codestral 25.08 is Mistral's flagship code generation model with a 256K token context window, designed for programming tasks and software development workflows.

Context 256K

Tier Flagship

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$0.300 / 1M tokens

across 1 provider

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API Pricing

Provider	Input / 1M	Output / 1M	Updated
OpenRouter	$0.300	$0.900	4/14/2026

Prices updated daily. Last check: 4/14/2026

Model Details

General

Creator: Mistral
Family: Codestral
Tier: Flagship
Context Window: 256K
Modalities: Text

Capabilities

Tool Calling: No
Open Source: No

Strengths & Limitations

256K token context window supports processing of large codebases and complete project files
Purpose-built architecture optimized specifically for code generation and programming tasks
Flagship tier positioning within Mistral's Codestral family
Specialized focus on software development workflows rather than general-purpose tasks
Latest 25.08 version represents current generation of Mistral's code models
Designed for multi-language programming support across different syntax patterns

Text-only modalities - no support for image, audio, or multimodal inputs
No tool calling capabilities for function execution or API integration
Proprietary model - weights and architecture details not publicly available
Specialized for coding tasks - may not perform as well on general reasoning or conversation
Limited to code-centric use cases compared to general-purpose alternatives

Key Features

•256K token context window

•Code generation and completion

•Multi-language programming support

•Large codebase processing capabilities

•Code debugging assistance

•Technical documentation generation

•Code refactoring suggestions

•Programming syntax analysis

About Codestral 25.08

Codestral 25.08 is Mistral's flagship code generation model, positioned as their premier offering for software development and programming tasks. As the latest iteration in the Codestral family, it represents Mistral's specialized focus on code-centric AI capabilities rather than general-purpose reasoning. The model features a substantial 256K token context window, enabling it to process and generate code across large codebases, complete files, and complex programming projects. It operates as a text-only model, focusing specifically on code generation, completion, debugging, and explanation tasks across multiple programming languages. Codestral 25.08 is primarily used by developers, software teams, and organizations requiring dedicated code assistance capabilities. Unlike general-purpose models that handle coding as one of many tasks, Codestral 25.08 is purpose-built for programming workflows, making it suitable for applications like code completion, refactoring assistance, and technical documentation generation.

Common Use Cases

Codestral 25.08 is designed for software development teams and individual developers who need specialized code generation capabilities. Its large context window makes it well-suited for working with entire codebases, performing complex refactoring tasks, and generating comprehensive code documentation. The model excels in scenarios requiring deep understanding of programming patterns, such as debugging complex functions, completing partial implementations, or translating code between programming languages. Its flagship positioning makes it appropriate for professional development environments where code quality and accuracy are critical, rather than simple scripting or educational coding tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Codestral 25.08 cost per million tokens?

Codestral 25.08 pricing varies by provider and pricing type. Check the pricing table above for current rates across all providers offering this model.

What is Codestral 25.08 best used for?

Codestral 25.08 is optimized for software development tasks including code generation, completion, debugging, and refactoring. Its 256K context window makes it particularly effective for working with large codebases and complex programming projects across multiple languages.

Does Codestral 25.08 support tool calling or function execution?

No, Codestral 25.08 does not support tool calling capabilities. It focuses specifically on code generation and analysis tasks through text-based interactions, without the ability to execute functions or integrate with external APIs.