Can I run Ministral 3 offline?

Yes. Ministral 3 is a downloadable model: with Your Own AI it runs entirely on your computer, works with no internet connection, and your conversations never leave your device.

What hardware does Ministral 3 need?

The smallest variant (3B, a 2.2 GB download) runs on a machine with 8 GB of memory. Larger variants want more memory or a graphics card - the interactive checker on this page grades every variant against your hardware, using the same logic as the app.

Is Ministral 3 free to use?

The model weights are released under the Apache 2.0 license and download at no charge. Your Own AI itself is free and open source for local use.

Ministral 3

Runs on your device

Mistral AI · Dec 2025

Mistral's latest small model family. Fast inference, great for on-device use.

Context: 256K tokens
Smallest download: 2.2 GB
Runs from: 8 GB RAM
License: Apache 2.0

chatwritinganalysisMLX for Apple Silicon

Will Ministral 3 run on your machine?

This is the same sizing the app uses - not a marketing estimate.

System memory32 GBGraphics card memory8 GB

3B2.2 GB downloadRuns fully on your graphics card

8B5.2 GB downloadRuns fully on your graphics card

14B8.2 GB downloadToo big for this machine

On Apple Silicon, system memory is also graphics memory - pick "None / integrated / Apple Silicon" and read the bars against your Mac's memory. The app checks your real hardware before every download.

Variants & sizes

Variant	Download	Quantization	Needs	Apple Silicon
3B	2.2 GB	Q4_K_M	8 GB RAM	MLX · 2.8 GB
8B	5.2 GB	Q4_K_M	16 GB RAM	Metal (GGUF)
14B	8.2 GB	Q4_K_M	16 GB RAM	Metal (GGUF)

The app picks the right variant for your machine and verifies every download. Model files come straight from their official repositories, pinned to exact revisions.

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License

Ministral 3 is released under the Apache 2.0 - read the terms. The weights download to your machine and stay there; Your Own AI adds no accounts, tracking, or lock-in on top.

Frequently asked questions

Can I run Ministral 3 offline?: Yes. Ministral 3 is a downloadable model: with Your Own AI it runs entirely on your computer, works with no internet connection, and your conversations never leave your device.
What hardware does Ministral 3 need?: The smallest variant (3B, a 2.2 GB download) runs on a machine with 8 GB of memory. Larger variants want more memory or a graphics card - the interactive checker on this page grades every variant against your hardware, using the same logic as the app.
Is Ministral 3 free to use?: The model weights are released under the Apache 2.0 license and download at no charge. Your Own AI itself is free and open source for local use.
How much context does Ministral 3 support?: 256K tokens of context.

Run Ministral 3 in two clicks

Download Your Own AI, pick Ministral 3, and the app sizes it to your hardware. Private by architecture - no account needed for local use.

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