> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.civic.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Mistral LeChat Setup

> Connect Mistral LeChat to Civic in 5 minutes

<Note>
  This guide covers Mistral LeChat setup. For other AI clients, see our [client compatibility guide](/civic/reference/client-compatibility).
</Note>

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Mistral LeChat" icon="robot" href="https://chat.mistral.ai">
    Access to Mistral LeChat at chat.mistral.ai
  </Card>

  <Card title="Civic Account" icon="user" href="https://app.civic.com">
    Create a free account on app.civic.com
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Step 1: Copy the MCP URL

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit app.civic.com">
    Open [app.civic.com](https://app.civic.com) in your browser and sign in with your Civic account.

    <img className="rounded-lg" src="https://mintcdn.com/civic/OEL28vRxta3iZcGh/images/steps/welcome/01.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OEL28vRxta3iZcGh&q=85&s=1f38444d8a24cf7b0224595e4397e510" alt="Civic homepage" width="3840" height="1916" data-path="images/steps/welcome/01.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Browse available MCP servers">
    Explore the directory of available MCP servers. Each server connects to a different service or tool.

    <Tip>
      Popular servers include Slack, GitHub, Dropbox, and Notion. Click on any server to see what it can do.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select servers to connect">
    Click the checkbox next to each MCP server you want to use. You can select multiple servers.

    <Warning>
      Some servers may require authentication with the service they connect to. Make sure you have access to accounts for the services you select.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the MCP URL">
    After selecting servers, copy this URL:

    ```
    https://app.civic.com/hub/mcp
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 2: Add Connector to LeChat

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open LeChat Intelligence settings">
    In LeChat:

    1. Look at the **left-hand sidebar**
    2. Click on the **"Intelligence"** tab
    3. This will open the Intelligence settings panel

    <Frame caption="Navigate to LeChat Intelligence settings">
      <img className="rounded-lg" src="https://mintcdn.com/civic/OEL28vRxta3iZcGh/images/steps/mistral/01.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OEL28vRxta3iZcGh&q=85&s=13af53f41dc2c906437e907192f7eb76" alt="LeChat showing Intelligence tab in left sidebar" width="3840" height="1916" data-path="images/steps/mistral/01.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Connectors section">
    1. In the Intelligence panel, click on **"Connectors"**
    2. This will show your existing connectors and options to add new ones

    <Frame caption="LeChat Connectors section">
      <img className="rounded-lg" src="https://mintcdn.com/civic/OEL28vRxta3iZcGh/images/steps/mistral/02.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OEL28vRxta3iZcGh&q=85&s=b9c1f9f31c0c5bf8c6de67b037f22919" alt="LeChat Connectors section in Intelligence settings" width="3840" height="1916" data-path="images/steps/mistral/02.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Custom MCP connector">
    1. Click **"Add Connector"** button
    2. Select **"Custom MCP"** from the connector types
    3. Enter the following information:
       * **Name**: "Civic"
       * **MCP URL**: `https://app.civic.com/hub/mcp`
       * **Description** (optional): "Access hundreds of tools via Civic"
    4. Click **"Connect"** to save the connector

    <Frame caption="Add custom MCP connector in LeChat">
      <img className="rounded-lg" src="https://mintcdn.com/civic/OEL28vRxta3iZcGh/images/steps/mistral/03.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OEL28vRxta3iZcGh&q=85&s=39ad052a4067e2a54c1d4787306f76e4" alt="LeChat Custom MCP connector dialog" width="3840" height="1916" data-path="images/steps/mistral/03.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 3: Authenticate and Test

<Steps>
  <Step title="Complete authentication">
    When you first use an MCP server that requires authentication:

    1. LeChat will prompt you to connect to the service
    2. A browser window will open for OAuth authentication
    3. Sign in to the service and authorize access
    4. Return to LeChat when complete

    <Frame caption="OAuth authentication flow (example: GitHub)">
      <img className="rounded-lg" src="https://mintcdn.com/civic/OEL28vRxta3iZcGh/images/steps/welcome/05.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OEL28vRxta3iZcGh&q=85&s=133ad00cf6cd54ce9dd64620c9ecad0c" alt="GitHub OAuth authorization screen" width="2990" height="1614" data-path="images/steps/welcome/05.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Note>
      Authentication is handled securely by Civic. Your credentials are never exposed to LeChat or stored locally.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test your connection">
    Try these simple commands to verify everything is working:

    ```
    "What MCP servers are available?"
    ```

    Or test a specific service:

    ```
    "Can you check my recent GitHub pull requests?"
    "What's in my Dropbox?"
    ```

    <Frame caption="LeChat successfully using connected tools">
      <img className="rounded-lg" src="https://mintcdn.com/civic/OEL28vRxta3iZcGh/images/steps/mistral/06.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OEL28vRxta3iZcGh&q=85&s=d18cfb7ecdbd1c27c75f2c0078179f29" alt="LeChat chat showing successful tool usage" width="3840" height="1916" data-path="images/steps/mistral/06.png" />
    </Frame>

    LeChat should now be able to access and interact with your connected services.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Managing Your MCP Connectors

### Adding More Tools

You can add new tools directly in your LeChat conversation:

```
"Connect me to GitHub"
"Add Slack to my available tools"
"I need access to PostgreSQL"
"Show me what tools are available to connect"
```

LeChat will handle the connection process and guide you through any required authentication steps.

### Viewing Connected Tools

To see your currently connected tools:

1. Go to **Intelligence** → **Connectors** in the left sidebar
2. View the list of active connectors
3. You can see connection status and last used time for each

### Removing Tools

You can disconnect from specific tools:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access connector settings">
    Go to **Intelligence → Connectors** in LeChat's left sidebar
  </Step>

  <Step title="Remove connector">
    1. Find "Civic" or the specific tool in your connectors list
    2. Click the **three dots** or **settings** icon next to the connector
    3. Select **"Remove"** or **"Disconnect"**
    4. Confirm the removal when prompted
  </Step>

  <Step title="Clean up authorizations (optional)">
    Visit [app.civic.com](https://app.civic.com) to revoke service authorizations if you no longer want Civic to have access
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Reset Connection

If your connector isn't working properly:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Complete reset">
    1. Remove the Civic connector completely
    2. Refresh the LeChat page
    3. Follow the setup steps above to re-add with a fresh MCP URL from app.civic.com
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Is MCP support available on all LeChat plans?">
    Check your LeChat plan features. MCP connector support may vary by subscription tier. Visit chat.mistral.ai for plan details.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if authentication fails?">
    If you encounter authentication issues:

    * Make sure you're logged into the correct account for the service
    * Check if your account email matches between app.civic.com and the service
    * Try removing and re-adding the MCP connector with a fresh URL
    * Check our [troubleshooting guide](/civic/troubleshooting) for more solutions
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use different email addresses?">
    If your app.civic.com account uses a different email than your connected services (e.g., [work@company.com](mailto:work@company.com) vs [personal@gmail.com](mailto:personal@gmail.com)), make sure you authenticate with the correct account for each service during the OAuth flow.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="My connector shows as disconnected">
    Try these steps:

    * Refresh the LeChat page
    * Remove the connector completely and re-add with a fresh MCP URL
    * Check that your browser allows pop-ups for authentication
    * Clear browser cache and cookies for chat.mistral.ai
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Two-Minute Verification

Once connected, test these prompts to make sure everything works:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="If you selected GitHub">
    ```
    "List my GitHub repositories"
    "Show me my recent pull requests"
    "What issues are assigned to me?"
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="If you selected Slack">
    ```
    "What are the recent messages in #general?"
    "List my Slack workspaces"
    "Send a test message to myself"
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="If you selected Dropbox">
    ```
    "What files are in my Dropbox?"
    "Show me recently modified documents"
    "Search for files containing 'project'"
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Need Help?

<Card title="Troubleshooting Guide" icon="wrench" href="/civic/troubleshooting">
  Solutions for common LeChat connection issues
</Card>

## Next Steps

Now that you're connected, explore what you can do:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Browse More Servers" icon="server" href="/civic/reference/servers">
    Add more MCP servers to expand LeChat's capabilities
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security Details" icon="shield-check" href="/civic/reference/security">
    Learn how Civic keeps your data secure
  </Card>

  <Card title="Client Compatibility" icon="table" href="/civic/reference/client-compatibility">
    See setup guides for other AI clients
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get Support" icon="slack" href="https://join.slack.com/t/civic-developers/shared_invite/zt-37tv9fyo7-aDT43mUjOFQwdQFmfZLTRw">
    Contact us if you need help
  </Card>
</CardGroup>