MiniMax auth (OAuth + API key) is now supported in OpenClaw Setup
You can now run OpenClaw on MiniMax with either Coding Plan OAuth or API key auth, with support for MiniMax-M2.5, MiniMax-M2.1, and MiniMax-M2.5-highspeed.
Teams that prefer MiniMax can now choose the auth mode that fits their workflow: OAuth flow or direct API key. Both are now first-class in managed OpenClaw hosting.
What shipped
- Providers: MiniMax (API key) and MiniMax Coding Plan (OAuth) in setup wizard and dashboard.
- Models: MiniMax-M2.5, MiniMax-M2.1, and MiniMax-M2.5-highspeed.
- Region support: Global and China endpoints.
- Flows: Paste API key directly, or start OAuth and authorize with MiniMax user code.
Commercial upside
MiniMax positions Coding Plan as a subscription model for coding usage. For many teams, this is attractive when they want predictable plan-based spend instead of only per-token metering. As of February 22, 2026, MiniMax Coding Plan docs list Starter / Plus / Max subscription tiers with prompt-window limits.
MiniMax also offers a trial tier for Coding Plan onboarding, so new users can test MiniMax coding models free of charge before committing to a paid subscription (availability and limits depend on current MiniMax pricing/promo policy).
Important nuance: using MiniMax API auth does not automatically switch you to pure token-only billing. If your API key is tied to Coding Plan subscription in your account, those requests still count toward subscription pricing windows and remain eligible for free-trial plan limits.
| Dimension | MiniMax auth in OpenClaw Setup | Typical token-only API path |
|---|---|---|
| Billing style | Plan-based Coding Plan options + optional pay-as-you-go path | Pure per-token billing |
| Auth UX | OAuth verification flow or direct API key input | Manual API key creation, storage, and rotation only |
| Model options | M2.5, M2.1, M2.5-highspeed in OpenClaw provider catalog | Depends on each provider integration and config work |
| Operations | Managed OpenClaw hosting and setup workflow | Self-managed auth and deployment stack |
Where MiniMax M2.5 fits best
- Code-heavy OpenClaw assistants where long context and tool workflows matter.
- Workloads that benefit from a higher-speed variant without changing provider.
- Teams comparing subscription-first pricing with token-first pricing.
How to start
- Open OpenClaw Setup.
- Create or edit an instance and choose MiniMax (API key) or MiniMax Coding Plan (OAuth).
- Paste your API key or complete OAuth authorization, then pick your default MiniMax model.
- Launch and connect your channel (Telegram/Slack) as usual.