# Mistral Patents Code-Implemented Tool Calls

Mistral has been awarded a patent covering code-based implementation of tool calls in AI systems. This may affect developers building AI agents, as it could restrict certain methods of connecting models to external tools without licensing. The patent emphasizes using code generation for tool invocation, a common technique in current AI applications.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://patentsgazette.uspto.gov/week26/OG/html/1547-5/US12670045-20260630.html) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:29:12 +0000