What is MiniMax M2.1?
MiniMax M2.1 represents one of the latest advancements in MiniMax's AI model lineup. Built on MiniMax's advanced language model architecture, M2.1 delivers superior performance in text generation, reasoning, and multi-turn conversation tasks.
The M2.1 model is accessible through the standard MiniMax Chat Completions API, making it easy to integrate into existing applications that already use the MiniMax API ecosystem.
Key Features of the M2.1 Model
Enhanced Reasoning
Improved logical reasoning and step-by-step problem solving for complex tasks
Multi-turn Conversations
Better context retention across long conversation threads with consistent outputs
Function Calling
Native support for tool use and function calling, enabling agent-like behavior
Multilingual Support
Strong performance in both Chinese and English, with support for additional languages
Long Context Window
Extended context length for processing longer documents and conversations
Instruction Following
Precise instruction following for structured outputs, code generation, and more
How to Use the M2.1 Model
Access the model through the Chat Completions endpoint. Here's a quick example:
Python Example
import requests
API_KEY = "your_api_key"
url = "https://api.minimax.chat/v1/text/chatcompletion_v2"
response = requests.post(url, headers={
"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}",
"Content-Type": "application/json"
}, json={
"model": "MiniMax-Text-01",
"messages": [
{"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},
{"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum computing in simple terms."}
],
"temperature": 0.7,
"max_tokens": 2048
})
print(response.json())cURL Example
curl -X POST "https://api.minimax.chat/v1/text/chatcompletion_v2" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer your_api_key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "MiniMax-Text-01",
"messages": [
{"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},
{"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum computing."}
],
"temperature": 0.7
}'M2.1 Compared to Other Models
| Feature | M2.1 | abab6.5s |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | Advanced | Standard |
| Context Length | Extended | Standard |
| Function Calling | Native | Supported |
| Instruction Following | Superior | Good |
| 40% Proxy Pricing | Available | Available |
Pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MiniMax M2.1?
MiniMax M2.1 is one of the latest AI models from MiniMax, offering advanced text generation with improved reasoning, multi-turn conversation, and function calling support. It delivers high-quality outputs across various natural language tasks.
How do I access the M2.1 model via API?
You can access it through the standard Chat Completions endpoint. Use the model name in your request, authenticate with your key, and you're ready to go. Our proxy provides access at 40% of the official price.
What is the pricing for the M2.1 model?
Official pricing follows the standard rate card. Through our proxy service, you can access M2.1 at 40% of the official price, saving 60% on every call.
Is M2.1 better than previous models?
Yes, it features improved reasoning capabilities, better instruction following, enhanced context understanding, and more natural conversation flow compared to earlier models.