- Install the package via pip with 'pip install desktop4mistral'
- Obtain a Mistral API key from Mistral AI
- Set the API key environment variable 'export MISTRAL_API_KEY='your-api-key'
- Launch the application using 'desktop4mistral' or 'python3 -m desktop4mistral.main'
- Select a model from the menu, type your message, and click Send
- Use commands such as /read, /wiki_search, /save, and /save_markdown for extended functionalities