• JSON
  • LISTS
  • RAW
  • HUMAN

How to extract structured data with your AI

Connect Mistral AI to your AI client to turn unstructured text into organized data. Once connected, your agent handles the parsing and formatting.

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Short answer

How can I turn raw text into JSON using my AI?

Your AI uses the extract_entities tool to identify specific pieces of information within a block of text. It then maps those pieces into a structured JSON object. You'll get clean, predictable data.

The results.

Where your data lands.

The AI processes raw input into these specific formats.

JSON

Structured objects

The AI uses extract_entities to pull data into a valid JSON format. This makes the information ready for your code or database.

LISTS

Cleaned entity lists

It identifies names, dates, or specific values and presents them as an organized list. You can use this to audit large sets of text.

RAW

Unchanged source

The original text remains untouched. The AI only creates a new, structured version based on what it finds.

HUMAN

Review required

You should always check the extracted JSON against the source text. The AI identifies the data, but you verify the accuracy.

The workflow

What your AI does when text arrives.

The AI follows a specific logic to move from messy prose to rigid data structures.

  1. Identify targets

    The agent scans your provided text to find the specific entities you've asked for, like names or prices.

    extract_entities

  2. Parse values

    It isolates the exact strings or numbers that correspond to your requested fields.

    extract_entities

  3. Map to JSON

    The AI organizes those isolated values into a structured JSON schema.

    extract_entities

  4. Output data

    The final structured object is delivered directly to your chat interface.

    extract_entities

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the extraction process.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text with your actual data or specific field names.

Mistral AI Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_f6Yrp9XPykN8tBBEH0WGJbRqruyKPAnUJpEQVdTu/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Mistral AI capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_f6Yrp9XPykN8tBBEH0WGJbRqruyKPAnUJpEQVdTu/mcp"
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  }
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  • Extract the names and dates from this email: [paste email text]

  • Turn this product description into a JSON object with 'price' and 'color' fields: [paste description]

  • Find all the company names mentioned in this transcript: [paste transcript]

  • Convert this meeting note into a structured list of action items and owners: [paste notes]

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change my original text?

    No. The AI only reads your text to create a new, structured version. Your source data stays exactly as it is.

  • 02

    Will it automatically save the JSON to my database?

    No. The AI provides the JSON object in your chat. You are responsible for copying that data into your database or application.

  • 03

    What happens if the AI can't find a specific field?

    If the requested entity isn't in the text, the AI will typically omit that field from the JSON or return a null value.

  • 04

    Does it work with any text format?

    Yes. As long as the text is readable, the AI can scan it for the entities you define.

  • 05

    Can I define my own JSON schema?

    Yes. You can tell your agent exactly which keys and values you want in the resulting JSON object.

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