MiniMax Subscription Guide
Positioning
MiniMax is one of the providers currently recommended by the docs preset set for Claude Code. A single default model across tiers, suitable for teams that value simple configuration and predictable onboarding.
Good fit for
- You want the same mapped model across all Claude tiers
- You prefer low-friction setup and maintenance
- You want to get Claude Code running quickly before tuning model strategy
Key things to notice
- The current preset metadata marks MiniMax as recommended.
- It uses
MiniMax-M2.5as the default mapped model for all tiers. - This is a good fit when operational simplicity matters more than tier-specific tuning.
Integration snapshot
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Subscription entry | Open subscription page |
| Official docs / console | Open official page |
| Anthropic-compatible base URL | https://api.minimaxi.com/anthropic |
| Recommended auth env var | ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN |
Default model mapping
| Claude tier | Default model |
|---|---|
| Sonnet | MiniMax-M2.5 |
| Opus | MiniMax-M2.5 |
| Haiku | MiniMax-M2.5 |
Pricing, promotions, and package details can change over time. If cost is your main concern, confirm the latest information directly on the provider page.
Suggested next steps
- Confirm which subscription tier or API activation path you want to use.
- Open the Claude Code entry in the unified AI Agent CLI hub and continue with Anthropic’s official install and reference docs.
- Validate the connection locally after setup.
Next step
Back to overview Compare other recommended providers or restart your selection from the overview page.
Open the Claude Code official install entry Jump to the Claude Code section in the unified AI Agent CLI hub, then continue with Anthropic's official install and reference docs.
Open subscription page Go directly to the subscription or campaign page for MiniMax.