> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cline.bot/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# MiniMax

> Learn how to configure and use MiniMax provider with Cline..

MiniMax provides AI models with large context windows and competitive pricing, featuring the MiniMax-M2 series.

**Website:** [https://www.minimax.io/](https://www.minimax.io/)

### Get API Credentials

1. **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to the [MiniMax Platform](https://www.minimax.io/platform). Create an account or sign in.
2. **Navigate to API Keys:** Access the API key section.
3. **Create a Key:** Generate a new API key.
4. **Copy the Key:** Copy the API key immediately and store it securely.

### Configuration in Cline

> See [Authorization & Model Selection](/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline#menu).

1. **Open Cline Settings:** Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
2. **Select Provider:** Choose "MiniMax" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
3. **Enter API Key:** Paste your MiniMax API key.
4. **Select Provider Model:** Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.

### Tips and Notes

* **Large Context:** All models support 192K token context windows.
* **Reasoning Support:** M2.7 and M2.5 support extended thinking/reasoning for complex tasks.
* **Pricing:** Check the [MiniMax pricing page](https://www.minimax.io/platform/document/pricing) for current rates.