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summary: "Use MiniMax M2.1 in Clawdbot"
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read_when:
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- You want MiniMax models in Clawdbot
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- You need MiniMax setup guidance
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---
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# MiniMax
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MiniMax is an AI company that builds the **M2/M2.1** model family. The current
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coding-focused release is **MiniMax M2.1** (December 23, 2025), built for
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real-world complex tasks.
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Source: [MiniMax M2.1 release note](https://www.minimax.io/news/minimax-m21)
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## Model overview (M2.1)
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MiniMax highlights these improvements in M2.1:
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- Stronger **multi-language coding** (Rust, Java, Go, C++, Kotlin, Objective-C, TS/JS).
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- Better **web/app development** and aesthetic output quality (including native mobile).
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- Improved **composite instruction** handling for office-style workflows, building on
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interleaved thinking and integrated constraint execution.
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- **More concise responses** with lower token usage and faster iteration loops.
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- Stronger **tool/agent framework** compatibility and context management (Claude Code,
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Droid/Factory AI, Cline, Kilo Code, Roo Code, BlackBox).
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- Higher-quality **dialogue and technical writing** outputs.
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## MiniMax M2.1 vs MiniMax M2.1 Lightning
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- **Speed:** MiniMax docs list ~60 tps output for M2.1 and ~100 tps for Lightning.
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- **Cost:** Pricing shows the same input cost, but Lightning has higher output cost.
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## Choose a setup
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### MiniMax M2.1 — recommended
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**Best for:** hosted MiniMax with Anthropic-compatible API.
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Configure via CLI:
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- Run `clawdbot configure`
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- Select **Model/auth**
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- Choose **MiniMax M2.1**
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```json5
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{
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env: { MINIMAX_API_KEY: "sk-..." },
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agents: { defaults: { model: { primary: "minimax/MiniMax-M2.1" } } },
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models: {
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mode: "merge",
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providers: {
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minimax: {
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baseUrl: "https://api.minimax.io/anthropic",
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apiKey: "${MINIMAX_API_KEY}",
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api: "anthropic-messages",
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models: [
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{
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id: "MiniMax-M2.1",
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name: "MiniMax M2.1",
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reasoning: false,
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input: ["text"],
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cost: { input: 15, output: 60, cacheRead: 2, cacheWrite: 10 },
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contextWindow: 200000,
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maxTokens: 8192
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}
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]
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}
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}
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}
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}
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```
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## Configure via `clawdbot configure`
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Use the interactive config wizard to set MiniMax without editing JSON:
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1) Run `clawdbot configure`.
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2) Select **Model/auth**.
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3) Choose **MiniMax M2.1**.
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4) Pick your default model when prompted.
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## Configuration options
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- `models.providers.minimax.baseUrl`: prefer `https://api.minimax.io/anthropic` (Anthropic-compatible); `https://api.minimax.io/v1` is optional for OpenAI-compatible payloads.
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- `models.providers.minimax.api`: prefer `anthropic-messages`; `openai-completions` is optional for OpenAI-compatible payloads.
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- `models.providers.minimax.apiKey`: MiniMax API key (`MINIMAX_API_KEY`).
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- `models.providers.minimax.models`: define `id`, `name`, `reasoning`, `contextWindow`, `maxTokens`, `cost`.
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- `agents.defaults.models`: alias models you want in the allowlist.
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- `models.mode`: keep `merge` if you want to add MiniMax alongside built-ins.
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## Notes
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- Model refs are `minimax/<model>`.
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- Update pricing values in `models.json` if you need exact cost tracking.
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- See [/concepts/model-providers](/concepts/model-providers) for provider rules.
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- Use `clawdbot models list` and `clawdbot models set minimax/MiniMax-M2.1` to switch.
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