Codestral 22B

Good fit for

Developers researching a code-focused local model with both completion and instruction workflows.

Why consider it

Mistral’s original release documents completion, test writing and fill-in-the-middle across many programming languages.

Main limitations

This is the original 22B release, not a claim about the latest Codestral API model. The non-production license permits research and testing, not unrestricted production deployment. Local hardware needs and generated-code correctness must be checked. Historical beta API offers are not current pricing. Noncommercial/non-production restrictions apply.

Cost and access

No hosted subscription for the local package within its permitted uses; hardware and electricity remain your responsibility. Local research/testing download under the Mistral AI Non-Production License. Commercial use requires suitable commercial terms; hardware costs remain.

Getting started

Install a compatible Ollama version, review the license, then run: ollama run codestral:22b. API means the runtime-provided local API, not a hosted endpoint.