Frequently Asked Questions about MiniMax MCP Server

Q: What is the MiniMax MCP Server? A: The MiniMax MCP Server is an official implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling interaction with MiniMax’s Text-to-Speech and video/image generation APIs. It acts as a bridge between AI models and applications like Claude Desktop, Cursor, and OpenAI Agents.

Q: What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? A: MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs), facilitating seamless interaction between different AI models and applications.

Q: What tools are available through the MiniMax MCP Server? A: The server provides access to tools such as text_to_audio (text to speech), list_voices (list available voices), voice_clone (clone a voice), generate_video (generate a video from a prompt), and text_to_image (generate an image from a prompt).

Q: How do I get an API key for the MiniMax MCP Server? A: You can obtain an API key from the MiniMax Platform.

Q: What is UBOS and how does it relate to MiniMax MCP Server? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on enabling businesses to orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with enterprise data, and build custom AI Agents with LLMs and Multi-Agent Systems. UBOS enhances the capabilities of MiniMax MCP Server by providing a comprehensive environment for building, deploying, and managing AI agents that leverage the server’s APIs.

Q: What are the transport types supported by the MiniMax MCP Server? A: The server supports two transport types: stdio and SSE. stdio is suitable for local execution with local file or URL resource processing, while SSE is optimized for cloud deployments and recommends URL-based input.

Q: Which MCP clients are compatible with the MiniMax MCP Server? A: The server is compatible with MCP clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and OpenAI Agents.

Q: Is there a cost associated with using the tools available through the MiniMax MCP Server? A: Yes, using the tools such as text-to-audio, voice_clone, generate_video, and text_to_image may incur costs. Please refer to MiniMax’s pricing for more details.

Q: Where can I find the documentation for the MiniMax MCP Server? A: Documentation is available in both Chinese and English. You can also find the official JavaScript implementation at MiniMax-MCP-JS.

Q: What should I do if I encounter an “API Error: invalid api key” error? A: Ensure that your API key matches the host. For the Global Host, use https://api.minimaxi.chat (note the extra “i”). For the Mainland Host, use https://api.minimax.chat.