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How Do I Connect Dataslayer MCP to Mistral AI?

Step-by-step guide to connect Mistral AI to Dataslayer MCP. Learn how to set up le Chat to query your marketing data using natural language, available on the free plan with EU-hosted, privacy-focused infrastructure.

Mistral AI stands out for its privacy-first approach: it's the only provider that offers MCP support on its free plan, with infrastructure hosted in EU data centers under ISO 27001 compliance. This makes it ideal for organizations with strict data residency requirements or teams that want to test MCP without upfront costs.

What You'll Need Before Starting

Before you begin the connection process, make sure you have these requirements covered:

Mistral account

Unlike some AI platforms, Mistral AI supports MCP integrations on all plans, including the free tier. You don't need to upgrade to a paid subscription to use custom MCP connections. Simply make sure you have an active Mistral account, whether free or paid, and you're ready to go.

An active Dataslayer account

You'll need your Dataslayer login credentials ready, as you'll authenticate during the setup process. Make sure you have at least one data source connected in your Dataslayer account.

Once you have these ready, you're all set to connect!

MCP support in Mistral AI is available to all users and works seamlessly across desktop and mobile platforms.

Video Guide

Watch our step-by-step video tutorial:

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Navigate to Connectors in Mistral

Open your browser and go to chat.mistral.ai
Once logged in, locate the toggle panel button on the left sidebar
Access the Intelligence menu from the panel
Select Connectors to open the connectors management page

2. Configure Your Custom Connector

In the Connectors section:

Click the + Add Connector button, then choose Custom MCP Connector
You'll see a configuration form. Complete it with these details:
- Connector Name: Type "Dataslayer" (this helps you identify it easily)
- Connection server: Copy and paste this server address exactly: https://agents.dataslayer.ai/mcp
- Description: Add "Marketing Data Connector" or any description that works for you
- Authentication method: Choose "OAuth2.1"
Click the Connect button to proceed

3. Log Into Your Dataslayer Account

After adding the connector, Mistral will prompt you to authenticate:

Enter your Dataslayer account credentials when requested
Complete the login process to authorize the integration
The system will verify your access to Dataslayer's data sources

4. Verify Successful Integration

Once authenticated:

Check that Dataslayer appears in your My Connectors section
The connector card should display an active status
You'll see it listed among your available integrations

5. Activate the Connector for Use

Before querying your data:

Create a new conversation in Mistral
Look for the tools icon at the bottom of the chat interface
Make sure your Dataslayer connector is toggled on and ready

6. Run Your First Data Query

Test the integration with this example:

Pull my Google Ads spending data from the past week using Dataslayer

When properly configured, Mistral will retrieve your marketing data and present the information directly in the chat.

Best Practices for Mistral AI MCP

To get the most accurate and useful results while MCP is in beta, structure your prompts clearly:

Be specific about what you want:

Mention which metrics and dimensions you need
Include date ranges and any filters
Specify the data source if you have multiple accounts connected

Example of a well-structured prompt:

"Using Dataslayer, retrieve my LinkedIn Ads data for account 'Account Name' 
for October 2025. Show me spend, impressions, CTR, and conversions 
grouped by campaign name, sorted by spend from highest to lowest."

Instead of a vague prompt:

"Show me my LinkedIn data"

The more explicit you are, the better Le Chat can understand exactly which data to retrieve and how to format it.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Experiencing difficulties? Here are solutions to frequent problems:

Can't locate the Connectors menu: Verify you're accessing Mistral through the web interface at chat.mistral.ai. Custom connectors can only be configured via the browser, not through mobile apps initially.
Integration fails: Confirm you've copied the MCP server URL precisely as provided, without additional spaces or typos.
Login doesn't complete: Check that your Dataslayer credentials are accurate. If needed, reset your password through Dataslayer's platform before attempting authentication again.
Connector appears inactive: Disconnect and reconnect the integration. A fresh authentication often resolves temporary connectivity issues.
Queries return no data: Ensure the connector is enabled in your current chat session using the tools icon at the bottom of the conversation.

What Happens Next?

With Dataslayer MCP successfully integrated into Mistral AI, you gain conversational access to your complete marketing data directly through Le Chat. Ask questions, build reports, examine campaign performance, and uncover insights through natural language.

The integration stays active continuously as long as your Dataslayer account remains current. No need to reconnect unless you manually remove the connector or switch accounts.

Once integrated, Mistral AI can:

Access any data source linked to your Dataslayer account
Deliver detailed analysis with trend interpretations and pattern recognition
Build comprehensive reports and summaries on demand
Handle follow-up questions for deeper multi-layered analysis
Suggest campaign optimizations and highlight performance anomalies
Create presentations and documentation using your real marketing data

The connector synchronizes automatically across desktop and mobile platforms, maintaining consistent access wherever you work.

Managing Your Connection

To view or manage your Dataslayer MCP connector:

Go to le Chat → Toggle panel → Intelligence menu → Connectors
Find Dataslayer in your My Connectors tab
Click on the connector card to see details, functions, and settings

To disconnect le Chat:

In the connector card, click the menu options (three dots)
Select Disconnect or Remove

To reconnect: Follow the same setup process again.

Updating your connection: If you need to refresh your server connection (such as after regenerating MCP credentials in Dataslayer), remove the existing connector and add it again with updated information.

Authentication and Security

Mistral AI connects to Dataslayer via a secure, encrypted connection using the Model Context Protocol. Your data credentials never pass through Mistral's systems directly—all queries are processed within Dataslayer's protected infrastructure.

Mistral's security advantages:

EU-hosted infrastructure: All data processing occurs in European data centers, ensuring GDPR compliance
ISO 27001 certified: Enterprise-grade security protocols protect your information
No payment required: Test MCP functionality risk-free using the free tier
Data sovereignty: Your marketing data remains within EU jurisdiction

Your MCP server connection is tied to your personal Dataslayer account and shouldn't be shared with others.

For more details on how authentication works, see How does Dataslayer MCP handle authentication?

Comparing AI Providers

Mistral AI is one of three AI providers that work with Dataslayer MCP. To see how it compares with ChatGPT and Claude:

Start Exploring

Now that your connection is live, begin exploring your marketing data through Mistral. Try straightforward questions like:

"What's my total advertising spend this month?"

or:

"Which campaigns delivered the best ROI?"

to familiarize yourself with the system's capabilities.

The more you interact with it, the more you'll appreciate how natural language transforms data analysis. Your marketing intelligence is now just a question away.

As always, please contact us via our live chat on our website or via email if you still have doubts or questions. We are happy to help!