--- title: MiniMax: MiniMax M2 API | Text Generation | ModelsLab description: Compact MoE LLM with 230B total/10B active params, 128K-205K context, 44-1500 tokens/sec on A100; excels in coding, agentic tasks, tool use.[1][2][3][5] url: https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/minimax/minimax-minimax-m2/api.md canonical: https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/minimax/minimax-minimax-m2/api.md type: product component: Playground/LLM/Index generated_at: 2026-05-13T10:35:55.755047Z --- MiniMax: MiniMax M2 --- [LLMs.txt](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/open_router/minimax-minimax-m2/llms.txt) [.md](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/minimax/minimax-minimax-m2.md) minimax-minimax-m2 minimax Closed Source Model $0.627500 / call MiniMax: MiniMax M2 --- Choose a prompt below to get started or type your own message Explain quantum computing in simple terms Write a Python function to sort a list Create a marketing email for a SaaS product Compare REST vs GraphQL APIs Send ### MiniMax: MiniMax M2 minimax minimax-minimax-m2 Copy model ID PricingInput $0.255 / 1M tokens Output $1.00 / 1M tokens API EndpointsOpenAI Compatible `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions`Endpoint Anthropic Compatible `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages`Messages `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages/count_tokens`Count Tokens `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/models`Models Use with Claude Code cURL Example ParametersSystem MessageYou are a helpful AI assistant specialized in providing accurate and detailed responses. 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MiniMax-M2 is a compact, high-efficiency large language model optimized for end-to-end coding and agentic workflows. With 10 billion activated parameters (230 billion total), it delivers near-frontier intelligence across general reasoning,... ### Technical Specifications Model IDminimax-minimax-m2CategoryLLM ModelsTaskText GenerationPrice$0.627500 per million tokensAddedFebruary 20, 2026 ### Key Features - Chat completion and multi-turn conversation API - Streaming response with token-by-token output - Function calling and tool use support - System prompts and role-based messaging - JSON mode and structured output ### Quick Start Integrate MiniMax: MiniMax M2 into your application with a single API call. Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) to get started. PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP ``` import requests import json url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions" headers = { "Content-Type": "application/json" } data = { "model_id": "minimax-minimax-m2", "messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello!" } ], "max_tokens": 1000, "key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } try: response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data) response.raise_for_status() # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX) result = response.json() print("API Response:") print(json.dumps(result, indent=2)) except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err: print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}") except Exception as err: print(f"Other error occurred: {err}") ``` View the [full API documentation](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/minimax/minimax-minimax-m2/api) for SDKs, code examples in Python, JavaScript, and more. ### Pricing MiniMax: MiniMax M2 API costs $0.627500 per million tokens. Pay only for what you use with no minimum commitments. [View pricing plans](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) ### Use Cases - AI chatbots and virtual assistants - Code generation and developer tools - Content writing and copywriting automation - Data analysis, summarization, and extraction [Browse LLM Models](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models?feature=llmaster) [More from Minimax](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/open_router) [View Pricing](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) MiniMax: MiniMax M2 FAQ --- ### What is MiniMax: MiniMax M2? MiniMax-M2 is a compact, high-efficiency large language model optimized for end-to-end coding and agentic workflows. With 10 billion activated parameters (230 billion total), it delivers near-frontier intelligence across general reasoning,... ### How do I use the MiniMax: MiniMax M2 API? You can integrate MiniMax: MiniMax M2 into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "minimax-minimax-m2" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation. ### How much does MiniMax: MiniMax M2 cost? MiniMax: MiniMax M2 costs $0.627500 per million tokens. ModelsLab uses pay-per-use pricing with no minimum commitments. A free tier is available to get started. ### What is the MiniMax: MiniMax M2 model ID? The model ID for MiniMax: MiniMax M2 is "minimax-minimax-m2". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model. ### Does MiniMax: MiniMax M2 have a free tier? Yes, ModelsLab offers a free tier that lets you try MiniMax: MiniMax M2 and other AI models. 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