MiniMax Language

MiniMax M2.1

High-performance text model for multilingual coding and reasoning

246K Context window

Text + Vision Modalities

General Specialty

Yes Streaming

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Model ID minimax-m2.1 /v1/chat/completions

Our pricing

Input tokens per 1M tok

$0.216

Output tokens per 1M tok

$0.864

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OpenAI-compatible ( api.belugapi.com/v1)

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Capabilities

What MiniMax M2.1
can do for you.

Native API parity with the official provider — every feature surfaced one-to-one.

Streaming

Server-sent events out of the box

Vision

Analyze images, charts & documents

Reasoning

Deep chain-of-thought for hard tasks

Long context

200K+ tokens of working memory

Multilingual

Native support for 50+ languages

Integration

2-line migration.
Zero friction.

BelugAPI is 100 % compatible with the OpenAI SDK. Point base_url to our endpoint and you're done — no refactoring, no learning curve.

Same request & response schema

Python · Node.js · REST · Go · Ruby

Streaming, tool-calling, structured output

Automatic failover & load balancing

Python

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
  api_key=bel-your-key,
  base_url=https://api.belugapi.com/v1
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
  model=minimax-m2.1,
  messages=[{"role": user, "content": Hello!}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

Node.js

import OpenAI from openai;

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey:  bel-your-key,
  baseURL: https://api.belugapi.com/v1,
});

const res = await client.chat.completions.create({
  model:    minimax-m2.1,
  messages: [{ role: user, content: Hello! }],
});
console.log(res.choices[0].message.content);

cURL

curl https://api.belugapi.com/v1/v1/chat/completions \
  -H Authorization: Bearer bel-your-key \
  -H Content-Type: application/json \
  -d {"model":"minimax-m2.1","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"Hello!"}]}

Highlights

Built for production.

Multilingual

Coding

Reasoning

Complete guide

Everything about
MiniMax M2.1.

Specifications, pricing, capabilities, and integration tips — kept up to date with every MiniMax release.

By MiniMax 2 min read Updated May 2026

High-performance text model for multilingual coding and reasoning

Overview

MiniMax M2.1 is a cutting-edge large language model (llm) developed by MiniMax, designed to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence-powered content generation.

This model excels in multilingual, coding, reasoning, making it a top choice for professionals seeking high-quality, scalable AI solutions. Whether you're building production applications, researching new AI capabilities, or creating stunning visual content, MiniMax M2.1 delivers industry-leading performance and reliability.

Key Specifications

Specification	Details
Model Name	MiniMax M2.1
Provider	MiniMax
Category	Large Language Model (LLM)
Model Type	Chat
Context Window	256K

Pricing

Input: $0.216/M tokens
Output: $0.864/M tokens

Key Features & Capabilities

Multilingual: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Coding: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Reasoning: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.

Use Cases & Applications

Customer support chatbots
Content creation and writing assistants
Knowledge base Q&A systems
Educational tutoring platforms

Frequently asked questions

What is MiniMax M2.1 best used for?

MiniMax M2.1 excels at multilingual, coding, reasoning, making it ideal for professional and enterprise applications.

Who developed MiniMax M2.1?

MiniMax M2.1 was developed by MiniMax, a leading AI research and development company.

How do I integrate MiniMax M2.1 into my application?

You can integrate MiniMax M2.1 via its official API endpoint using standard HTTP requests with your API key. SDKs are available for Python, JavaScript, and other languages.

What is the pricing model for MiniMax M2.1?

Pricing is based on input. Check the pricing section above for detailed rates.

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