Using MiniMax With Kilo Code

MiniMax is a global AI foundation model company focused on fast, cost-efficient multimodal models with strong coding, tool-use, and agentic capabilities. Their flagship MiniMax M2 model delivers high-speed inference, long-context reasoning, and advanced development workflow support.

Website: https://www.minimax.io/

Getting an API Key

1. Sign Up/Sign In: Go to the MiniMax Console. Create an account or sign in.
2. Open the API Keys Page: Navigate to your Profile > API Keys.
3. Create a Key: Click to generate a new API key and give it a descriptive name (e.g., “Kilo Code”).
4. Copy the Key: Copy the key immediately. You may not be able to view it again. Store it securely.

Supported Models

Kilo Code supports the following MiniMax models:

MiniMax Models

• MiniMax-M2 (currently free) – MiniMax’s latest model with strong coding, tool use, long-context reasoning, and high inference speed
• MiniMax-01 – General-purpose MiniMax model
• MiniMax-M1 – Earlier MiniMax model with broad multimodal capabilities

Configuration in Kilo Code

1. Open Kilo Code Settings: Click the gear icon () in the Kilo Code panel.
2. Select Provider: Navigate to Providers. Choose MiniMax from the API Provider dropdown.
3. Enter API Key: Paste your MiniMax API key into the MiniMax API Key field.
4. Select Model: Choose your desired MiniMax model from the Model dropdown.

Tips and Notes

• Performance: MiniMax M2 emphasizes fast inference, strong coding ability, and exceptional tool-calling performance.
• Context Window: MiniMax models support ultra-long context windows suitable for large codebases and agent workflows.
• Pricing: Pricing varies by model, with input costs ranging from $0.20 to $0.40 per million tokens and output costs from $1.10 to $2.20 per million tokens. Refer to the MiniMax documentation for the most current pricing information.
  • MiniMax M2 is designed for a strong balance of speed, price, and performance, and is currently free to use for a limited time.