MiniMax Agent: an intelligent AI assistant supporting multimodal interactions

MiniMax Agent is an intelligent AI assistant based on an advanced multimodal big language model designed to enhance users' productivity and creativity. It was developed by Shanghai MiniMax, founded in 2021 and backed by several investment organizations, including Alibaba.MiniMax Agent provides comprehensive support from quick search to complex task processing by integrating text, image, voice and video processing capabilities. Users can complete tasks such as document summarization, code writing, and image generation with simple commands. It supports multiple languages and is suitable for students, working professionals and creators. The platform is easy to operate, has a friendly interface, and provides basic functions for free, while supporting API access to meet developer needs.

Function List

• Intelligent Search & Answers: Provide accurate answers quickly and support multi-step reasoning to deal with complex problems.
• Image Recognition and Generation: Upload images for analysis or generate high-quality images from text descriptions.
• voice interaction: Supports natural voice dialog and provides immersive voice response.
• Quick document parsing: Quickly generate summaries and extract key information after uploading documents.
• Code generation and editing: Automatic code generation, support for front-end and back-end development, integration with Supabase and Stripe payments.
• real time translation: Supports multi-language real-time translation, suitable for transnational communication.
• multimodal collaboration: Multiple AI intelligences collaborate on complex tasks through the MCP protocol.
• Timed tasks and automation: Supports setting up timed tasks to automate repetitive tasks.
• Creative Writing Support: Assist in writing articles, stories, marketing copy, etc.

Using Help

How to get started with MiniMax Agent

MiniMax Agent does not require a complicated installation and users go directly to https://agent.minimax.io/即可使用. The first time you enter the site, the interface prompts you to enter a task or question, similar to a chat window. No registration is required to experience the basic features, but registering for an account unlocks more advanced features such as API access or higher usage quotas.

1. Intelligent Search and Answers

Enter a question in the input box of the main interface, e.g. "How to optimize the performance of Python code", and MiniMax Agent will quickly return the answer and provide a multi-step reasoning process. If the question is complex, it is recommended to enable "Reflection Mode" by adding "Please analyze in depth" in the input box or clicking the "Think Deeper" button on the interface (if available). button on the interface (if available). This mode allows the AI to analyze the context more carefully and reduce errors.

2. Image recognition and generation

To analyze an image, click the upload icon in the upper right corner of the interface and select a local image (JPG, PNG, etc.). After uploading, enter commands such as "Describe image content" or "Analyze chart data" and AI will return detailed results. When generating an image, describe the requirement in the input box, such as "Generate an illustration of a futuristic city with skyscrapers and flying cars". The generation process takes about 10-30 seconds and the result can be downloaded as a high-resolution file. Feedback from users shows that image generation is better than DALL-E3 when dealing with complex descriptions.

3. Voice interaction

MiniMax Agent supports voice input and output, make sure the device has a microphone and speaker. Tap the microphone icon in the interface and speak a command, such as "Write a business email for me", and the AI will reply with a voice or text response that is close to the natural tone of a human being, which makes it suitable for scenarios that require quick interaction. The voice function supports more than 30 languages, and you can switch the language in the settings.

4. Fast parsing of documents

Click the Upload button and select a PDF, DOCX or TXT format document. After uploading, enter commands such as "Summarize this report" or "Extract key data"; the AI will generate a summary or extract the information in seconds and support exporting to PDF, DOCX or PPTX format. For example, if you upload a 20-page paper and type in "Generate 500-word summary", you will get a concise summary that is suitable for students or researchers to read quickly.

5. Code generation and editing

Developers can enter code-related instructions such as "Write a React front-end page that supports user registration". MiniMax Agent generates complete code, including HTML, CSS and JavaScript, which can be copied directly into the editor for use. Advanced features include backend hosting (Supabase) and payment features (Stripe), which require an API key to be configured in the settings. Configuration method: After registering on the official website, get theMINIMAX_API_KEYIf you want to set up the script, you can enter it in the interface settings. Support timed tasks, such as "Run data capture script at 8:00 every day".

6. Real-time translation

Enter the text to be translated in the input box, such as "Translate this paragraph from English to Chinese", and the AI will return the translation result immediately, which supports more than 30 languages and is suitable for multinational meetings or document translation. The translation is highly accurate, especially in Asian languages.

7. Multimodal collaboration

Through MCP (Multi-Intelligence Collaboration Protocol), MiniMax Agent can coordinate multiple AIs to accomplish complex tasks. For example, if you type in "Design website for new product with animations and payments", the AI will break down the task and generate front-end code, back-end logic and animations. To enable MCP in your settings, visit the developer page, download the MCP server configuration file, and follow the instructions.

8. Timed tasks and automation

In the input box, type "Set to send sales report at 9:00 every day", AI will generate script and execute it via cron job. You need to configure the API key and local path, refer to the official website ofMiniMax-MCPDocumentation. Path Example:/User/xxx/DesktopThe

9. Creative writing support

Enter "Write a 500-word tech article on the future of AI" and the AI will generate a clearly structured article. Multiple formats are supported, such as email, story or marketing copy. Users can specify the tone, such as "formal" or "humor".

caveat

• The free version offers 1000 credits/month and premium features may require a subscription.
• Step-by-step instruction entry is recommended for complex tasks to ensure that the AI accurately understands the requirements.

application scenario

1. academic research
   Students or researchers can upload papers and quickly generate abstracts or extract data to save reading time. For example, if you upload a machine learning paper and type "extract algorithm formulas", you can get a clear list of formulas.
2. software development
   Developers can generate complete Web applications , including front-end , back-end and payment functions . Suitable for rapid prototyping, such as "create an e-commerce site" to generate an application containing a shopping cart.
3. content creation
   Creators can generate articles, video scripts or image clips. For example, enter "Generate illustrations for children's storybooks" to get high-quality illustrations.
4. transnational exchange
   Working professionals can use the real-time translation function to quickly translate meeting minutes or emails for international teamwork.

QA

1. Does MiniMax Agent need to be installed?
   No installation required, go directly to https://agent.minimax.io/即可使用. Register for an account to unlock more features.
2. Is there a limit to the functionality of the free version?
   The free version offers 1000 credits per month, enough for basic use. Advanced features such as MCP Collaboration require a subscription, see the official website for pricing.
3. What is the quality of image generation?
   User feedback shows that MiniMax Agent's image generation outperforms some of its competitors in terms of complex description and high resolution, with a generation time of about 10-30 seconds.
4. How do I configure the API?
   Register to getMINIMAX_API_KEY, enter it in the settings and make sure the API host matches the region. Refer to the official websiteMiniMax-MCPDocumentation.