MiniMax Multimodal▌
by minimax-ai
MiniMax Multimodal JavaScript integrates image, video, text-to-speech, and voice cloning for advanced multimodal experie
Official JavaScript implementation that integrates with MiniMax's multimodal capabilities for image generation, video creation, text-to-speech, and voice cloning across multiple transport modes.
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best for
- / Content creators needing AI-generated media
- / Developers building multimedia applications
- / Teams automating video and audio production
- / Applications requiring voice synthesis
capabilities
- / Generate images from text prompts
- / Create videos from descriptions
- / Convert text to speech
- / Clone voices for audio synthesis
- / Access multimodal AI models
- / Process multimedia content
what it does
Connects to MiniMax's multimodal AI services to generate images, create videos, convert text to speech, and clone voices. Official JavaScript implementation for accessing MiniMax's AI capabilities.
about
MiniMax Multimodal is an official MCP server published by minimax-ai that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. MiniMax Multimodal JavaScript integrates image, video, text-to-speech, and voice cloning for advanced multimodal experie It is categorized under other, ai ml.
how to install
You can install MiniMax Multimodal in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
license
MIT
MiniMax Multimodal is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme

MiniMax MCP JS
JavaScript/TypeScript implementation of MiniMax MCP, providing image generation, video generation, text-to-speech, and more.
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- 中文文档
- Python Version - Official Python implementation of MiniMax MCP
Release Notes
July 22, 2025
🔧 Fixes & Improvements
- TTS Tool Fixes: Fixed parameter handling for
languageBoostandsubtitleEnablein thetext_to_audiotool - API Response Enhancement: TTS API can return both audio file and subtitle file, providing a more complete speech-to-text experience
July 7, 2025
🆕 What's New
- Voice Design: New
voice_designtool - create custom voices from descriptive prompts with preview audio - Video Enhancement: Added
MiniMax-Hailuo-02model with ultra-clear quality and duration/resolution controls - Music Generation: Enhanced
music_generationtool powered bymusic-1.5model
📈 Enhanced Tools
voice_design- Generate personalized voices from text descriptionsgenerate_video- Now supports MiniMax-Hailuo-02 with 6s/10s duration and 768P/1080P resolution optionsmusic_generation- High-quality music creation with music-1.5 model
Features
- Text-to-Speech (TTS)
- Image Generation
- Video Generation
- Voice Cloning
- Music Generation
- Voice Design
- Dynamic configuration (supports both environment variables and request parameters)
- Compatible with MCP platform hosting (ModelScope and other MCP platforms)
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install MiniMax MCP JS for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @MiniMax-AI/MiniMax-MCP-JS --client claude
Installing manually
# Install with pnpm (recommended)
pnpm add minimax-mcp-js
Quick Start
MiniMax MCP JS implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) specification and can be used as a server to interact with MCP-compatible clients (such as Claude AI).
Quickstart with MCP Client
- Get your API key from MiniMax International Platform.
- Make sure that you already installed Node.js and npm
- Important: API HOST&KEY are different in different region, they must match, otherwise you will receive an
Invalid API keyerror.
| Region | Global | Mainland |
|---|---|---|
| MINIMAX_API_KEY | go get from MiniMax Global | go get from MiniMax |
| MINIMAX_API_HOST | https://api.minimaxi.chat (note the extra "i") | https://api.minimax.chat |
Using with MCP Clients (Recommended)
Configure your MCP client:
Claude Desktop
Go to Claude > Settings > Developer > Edit Config > claude_desktop_config.json to include:
{
"mcpServers": {
"minimax-mcp-js": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"minimax-mcp-js"
],
"env": {
"MINIMAX_API_HOST": "<https://api.minimaxi.chat|https://api.minimax.chat>",
"MINIMAX_API_KEY": "<your-api-key-here>",
"MINIMAX_MCP_BASE_PATH": "<local-output-dir-path, such as /User/xxx/Desktop>",
"MINIMAX_RESOURCE_MODE": "<optional, [url|local], url is default, audio/image/video are downloaded locally or provided in URL format>"
}
}
}
}
Cursor
Go to Cursor → Preferences → Cursor Settings → MCP → Add new global MCP Server to add the above config.
⚠️ Note: If you encounter a "No tools found" error when using MiniMax MCP JS with Cursor, please update your Cursor to the latest version. For more information, see this discussion thread.
That's it. Your MCP client can now interact with MiniMax through these tools.
For local development:
When developing locally, you can use npm link to test your changes:
# In your project directory
npm link
Then configure Claude Desktop or Cursor to use npx as shown above. This will automatically use your linked version.
⚠️ Note: The API key needs to match the host address. Different hosts are used for global and mainland China versions:
- Global Host:
https://api.minimaxi.chat(note the extra "i") - Mainland China Host:
https://api.minimaxi.chat
Transport Modes
MiniMax MCP JS supports three transport modes:
| Feature | stdio (default) | REST | SSE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment | Local only | Local or cloud deployment | Local or cloud deployment |
| Communication | Via standard I/O | Via HTTP requests | Via server-sent events |
| Use Cases | L |
FAQ
- What is the MiniMax Multimodal MCP server?
- MiniMax Multimodal is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for MiniMax Multimodal?
- This profile displays 34 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.4 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Extended AI Capabilities
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Context Enhancement
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Workflow Automation
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
- ›Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
- ›Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
- ›Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
- 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
- 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
- 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
- 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
- 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
- 7.Document successful patterns for reuse
Troubleshooting
- ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
- ⚠Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
- ⚠Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
- ⚠Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
- ⚠Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
- +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
- +Test in non-production environment first
- +Monitor resource usage and performance
- +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
- +Document configuration for team members
- +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
✗ Don't
- −Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
- −Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
- −Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
- −Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
- −Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
- ★Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
- ★Share successful configurations with team
- ★Use MCP inspector for debugging
- ★Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting
Technical Details▌
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- JSON-RPC 2.0
- stdio or HTTP transport
Compatibility
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor IDE
- Custom MCP clients
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.
Integration▌
- →Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
- →Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
- →Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
- →Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync
Discussion
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Ratings
4.4★★★★★34 reviews- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 28, 2024
MiniMax Multimodal is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Ava Robinson· Dec 16, 2024
Useful MCP listing: MiniMax Multimodal is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★William Zhang· Dec 8, 2024
I recommend MiniMax Multimodal for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★William Diallo· Nov 27, 2024
MiniMax Multimodal reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Nov 19, 2024
MiniMax Multimodal is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Nov 15, 2024
MiniMax Multimodal has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★William Lopez· Nov 7, 2024
Strong directory entry: MiniMax Multimodal surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Aarav Robinson· Oct 26, 2024
I recommend MiniMax Multimodal for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Carlos Khan· Oct 18, 2024
Useful MCP listing: MiniMax Multimodal is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Oct 10, 2024
We evaluated MiniMax Multimodal against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
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