We recommend using MiniMax CLI instead of MCP for simpler setup and better experience.

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to large language models (LLMs). It is similar to a USB‑C port for AI applications, offering a stable and standardized entry point so models can access databases, APIs, plugins, or other tools. With MCP tools, developers can let LLMs access various tools hosted on remote MCP servers. MiniMax provides official Python and JavaScript implementations of the MCP server, supporting multimodal capabilities such as text-to-speech (TTS), voice cloning, image generation, and video generation. Developers can self-host MCP services and access them from MCP clients (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, OpenAI Agents) to quickly integrate voice, image, and video features. For transport, the Python version supports stdio and SSE, while the JavaScript version supports stdio, REST, and SSE.

MiniMax MCP Tools and Parameters

1. text_to_audio

This tool converts the text to natural and fluent speech.

Parameter	Description	Format / Notes	Default
text	Required. The text to synthesize.	String, max length < 10,000 characters; use newline characters for paragraph breaks.	None
output_directory	Directory for saving audio files.	String (file path).	Path from config file
voice_id	Voice ID to use.	String, see API documentation for available options.	”female-shaonv”
model	Model version to use.	String, see API documentation for available options.	”speech-02-hd”
speed	Speed adjustment.	Float, range [0.5, 2.0].	1.0
vol	Playback volume.	Float, range (0, 10].	1.0
pitch	Pitch adjustment.	Integer, range [-12, 12].	0 (Output in original voice)
emotion	Emotional tone.	String, allowed values: [“happy”, “sad”, “angry”, “fearful”, “disgusted”, “surprised”, “calm”, “fluent”, “whipser”]; supported only by `speech-2.8-hd`, `speech-2.8-turbo`, `speech-2.6-hd`, `speech-2.6-turbo`, `speech-02-hd`, `speech-02-turbo`, `speech-01-turbo`, `speech-01-hd`. Option `fluent`, `whipser` support only by `speech-2.8-turbo`, `speech-2.8-hd`, `speech-2.6-turbo`, `speech-2.6-hd`.	happy
sample_rate	Audio sample rate.	Integer, allowed: [8000, 16000, 22050, 24000, 32000, 44100].	32000
bitrate	Audio bitrate.	Integer, allowed: [32000, 64000, 128000, 256000]; applies to mp3 only.	128000
channel	Number of channels.	Integer, 1 = mono, 2 = stereo.	1
format	Output audio format.	String, allowed: [“pcm”, “mp3”, “flac”, “wav”].	mp3
language_boost	Language-specific enhancement.	String, see API documentation for available options.	null

2. list_voices

This tool lists all available voices.

Parameter	Description	Format / Notes	Default
voice_type	Voice type to query	String, allowed: [system (built-in voices), voice_cloning (fast-cloned voices), voice_generation (voices created by the text-to-voice API), music_generation (vocal/accompaniment voices from music generation), all (all of the above)]	“all”

3. voice_clone

This tool clones a voice from a specified audio file.

Parameter	Description	Format / Notes	Default
voice_id	Required. ID for the cloned voice.	String, rules: 1) Length [8, 256]; 2) Must start with a letter; 3) Digits, letters, `-` and `_` allowed; 4) Must not end with `-` or `_`; 5) Must be unique.	None
file	Required. Audio file to clone from.	String, formats: [“mp3”, “m4a”, “wav”]	None
text	Demo text for the cloned voice.	String, no more than 2000 characters.	None
output_directory	Directory to save audio files.	String (file path)	Path from config file
is_url	Whether the source audio is a URL.	Boolean (True / False)	False

4. voice_design

This tool generates a voice and preview audio from a prompt.

Parameter	Description	Format / Notes	Default
prompt	Required. Description of the voice to generate.	String	None
preview_text	Required. Text for preview audio.	String	None
voice_id	Custom ID for the generated voice.	String	Auto-generated unique value
output_directory	Directory to save preview audio.	String (file path)	Path from config file

5. play_audio

This tool plays an audio file.

Parameter	Description	Format / Notes	Default
input_file_path	Required. Local path or URL of the audio file to play.	String (file path or URL)	None
is_url	Whether the audio source is a URL.	Boolean (True / False)	False

6. music_generation

This tool generates music from a prompt and lyrics.

Parameter	Description	Format / Notes	Default
prompt	Required. Inspiration for the composition (style, mood, scene, etc.).	String, 10–300 characters	None
lyrics	Required. Lyrics for generation.	String, lines separated by `\n`; supports `[Intro]`, `[Verse]`, `[Chorus]`, `[Bridge]`, `[Outro]`; 10–600 characters.	None
sample_rate	Music sample rate.	Integer, allowed: [16000, 24000, 32000, 44100]	32000
bitrate	Music bitrate.	Integer, allowed: [32000, 64000, 128000, 256000]	128000
format	Music format.	String, allowed: [“mp3”, “wav”, “pcm”]	“mp3”
output_directory	Directory to save music files.	String (file path)	Path from config file.

7. generate_video

Generates a video based on a prompt. At least one of prompt or first_frame_image in the parameters is required.

Parameter	Description	Format and Notes	Default
prompt	Video description	String, no more than 2000 characters	None
model	Model version	String, allowed values: [“MiniMax-Hailuo-02”, “T2V-01-Director”, “I2V-01-Director”, “S2V-01”, “I2V-01-live”, “I2V-01”, “T2V-01”]	“T2V-01”
first_frame_image	First frame image	Base64 string in `data:image/jpeg;base64,{data}` format, or a public URL	None
duration	Duration (seconds)	Integer, allowed [6, 10]. Depends on model and resolution: • 01 series (T2V-01, I2V-01, T2V-01-Director, I2V-01-live, S2V-01): 6 • 02 series (MiniMax-Hailuo-02): 512P: 6 or 10, 768P: 6 or 10, 1080P: 6	6
resolution	Output resolution	String, depends on model & duration: • 01 series(T2V-01, I2V-01, T2V-01-Director, I2V-01-live, S2V-01): fixed (6s → “720P”) • 02 series (MiniMax-Hailuo-02): 6s default “768P”, allowed [“512P”,“768P”,“1080P”]; 10s default “768P”, allowed [“512P”,“768P”]	None
output_directory	Save path for videos	String (file path)	Config file path
async_mode	Async mode (returns task ID)	Boolean (True / False)	False

8. image_to_video

Generates a video from a first-frame image. At least one of prompt or first_frame_image in the parameters is required. Only available in the JavaScript/TypeScript MCP version.

Parameter	Description	Format and Notes	Default
prompt	Video description	String, no more than 2000 characters	None
model	Model version	String, allowed values: [“MiniMax-Hailuo-02”, “T2V-01-Director”, “I2V-01-Director”, “S2V-01”, “I2V-01-live”, “I2V-01”, “T2V-01”]	“T2V-01”
first_frame_image	First frame image	Base64 string in `data:image/jpeg;base64,{data}` format, or a public URL	None
output_directory	Save path for videos	String (file path)	Config file path
async_mode	Async mode (returns task ID)	Boolean (True / False)	False

9. query_video_generation

Queries the status of an asynchronous video generation task.

Parameter	Description	Format and Notes	Default
task_id	Required. Task ID to query	String	None
output_directory	Directory to save videos	String (file path)	Config file path

10. text_to_image

Generates images from a text prompt.

Parameter	Description	Format and Notes	Default
prompt	Required. Image description	String, no more than 1500 characters	None
model	Model version	String, allowed values: [“image-01”, “image-01-live”]	“image-01”
aspect_ratio	Output aspect ratio	String, allowed values: [“1:1”, “16:9”, “4:3”, “3:2”, “2:3”, “3:4”, “9:16”, “21:9”]	“1:1”
n	Number of images per request	Integer, range [1, 9]	1
prompt_optimizer	Auto-optimize prompt	Boolean (True / False)	True
output_directory	Directory to save images	String (file path)	Config file path

Use the MiniMax MCP Server in Clients

Get an API Key

Visit the MiniMax Developer Platform.
Click the “Create new secret key” button and enter a project name to create a new API key.
After creation, the system will display the API key. Be sure to copy and save it securely. The key is shown only once and cannot be viewed again.

UVX Installation and Configuration

MiniMax‑MCP is a Python-implemented MCP service. To allow MCP clients to call it, the service must be started and executed via uvx. uvx is a command-line tool provided by uv, similar to npm exec. It is used to run executables defined within a package, ensuring environment isolation and dependency control.

Install uv (to get uvx)

macOS / Linux users:

curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

Windows users:

powershell -ExecutionPolicy ByPass -c "irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex"

Other installation methods can be found in the uv repository. After installation, uv and uvx executables will be created under the Python environment’s Scripts or bin directory.

Verify uvx is available Run the following command:

macOS / Linux users:

which uvx

Windows users:

(Get-Command uvx).source

If installed correctly, a path will be shown (e.g., /usr/local/bin/uvx).
If you encounter the error spawn uvx ENOENT, it means that uvx is either not installed or not in your system PATH. You need to provide its absolute path.

Transport Modes

MiniMax-MCP provides two transport modes: studio and SSE. Choose as needed.

Mode	stdio (default)	SSE
Runtime	Local only	Local or cloud deployment
Communication	Via `standard I/O`	Via `server-sent events`
Use Case	Local MCP client integration	Applications requiring server push
Input	Supports `local files` or `URL` resources	When deployed in cloud, `URL` input recommended

Use in Claude Desktop

Download Claude Desktop.
Go to Claude > Settings > Developer > Edit Config > claude_desktop_config.json, add the following configuration.
Restart Claude Desktop when finished. Note: If you’re on Windows, enable “Developer mode” in Claude Desktop to use MCP servers. If you see the error spawn uvx ENOENT, set the absolute path to uvx in "command".

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "MiniMax": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["minimax-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "MINIMAX_API_KEY": "Enter your API key",
        "MINIMAX_MCP_BASE_PATH": "Local output directory path, e.g., /User/xxx/Desktop",
        "MINIMAX_API_HOST": "https://api.minimax.io",
        "MINIMAX_API_RESOURCE_MODE": "Optional. Specifies how generated resources are exposed. Options: [url | local]. Default: url"
      },
      "transport": "Optional: transport mode. Options: [studio|SSE], default: studio"
    }
  }
}

Use in Cursor

Download and install Cursor.
Go to Cursor -> Preferences -> Cursor Settings -> Tools & Inrgrations -> MCP -> Add Custom MCP to open the MCP tool config file.

Add MiniMax account configuration in mcp.json file.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "MiniMax": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["minimax-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "MINIMAX_API_KEY": "Enter your API key",
        "MINIMAX_MCP_BASE_PATH": "Local output directory path, e.g., /User/xxx/Desktop; ensure the path exists and is writable",
        "MINIMAX_API_HOST": "https://api.minimax.io",
        "MINIMAX_API_RESOURCE_MODE": "Optional. Specifies how generated resources are exposed. Options: [url | local]. Default: url"
      },
      "transport": "Optional: transport mode. Options: [studio|SSE], default: studio"
    }
  }
}

After configuration, you can view the MCP tools currently supported by MiniMax.

Use in Cherry Studio

Download the Cherry Studio client.
Go to Settings -> MCP Settings -> Add Server -> Import from JSON, paste the following and confirm.

{
  "name": "minimax-mcp",
  "isActive": true,
  "command": "uvx",
  "args": ["minimax-mcp"],
  "env": {
    "MINIMAX_API_KEY": "Enter your API key",
    "MINIMAX_MCP_BASE_PATH": "Local output directory path, e.g., /User/xxx/Desktop; ensure the path exists and is writable",
    "MINIMAX_API_HOST": "https://api.minimax.io",
    "MINIMAX_API_RESOURCE_MODE": "Optional. Specifies how generated resources are exposed. Options: [url | local]. Default: url"
  },
  "transport": "Optional: transport mode. Options: [studio|SSE], default: studio"
}

In the chat panel, click MCP Settings and select the configured “MiniMax MCP” to use it.

Use the MiniMax MCP JS Server in Clients

Get an API Key

Visit the MiniMax Developer Platform.
Click the “Create new secret key” button and enter a project name to create a new API key.
After creation, the system will display the API key. Be sure to copy and save it securely. The key is shown only once and cannot be viewed again.

Node.js and npm Installation

Node.js is an open-source JavaScript runtime that can run JavaScript outside the browser. It is based on Google’s V8 engine, with high performance, event-driven, and non-blocking I/O characteristics, making it suitable for high-concurrency network services, real-time apps, and microservices. npm is the default package manager installed with Node.js and the world’s largest software registry. Developers can use npm to search, install, update, and manage dependencies (both frontend and backend), greatly simplifying development.

Install Node.js and npm
Verify installation

Run the following commands; if installed correctly, it will display the versions of Node.js and npm

node -v 
npm -v

Transport Modes

MiniMax-MCP-JS supports studio, REST, and SSE; choose as needed

Mode	stdio (default)	REST	SSE
Runtime	Local only	Local or cloud deployment	Local or cloud deployment
Communication	Via `standard I/O`	Via `HTTP requests`	Via `server-sent events`
Use Case	Local MCP client integration	API services, cross-language calls	Applications requiring server push
Input	Supports `local files` or `URL` resources	When deployed in cloud, `URL` input recommended	When deployed in cloud, `URL` input recommended

Use in Claude Desktop

Download Claude Desktop.
Go to Claude > Settings > Developer > Edit Config > claude_desktop_config.json, add the following configuration.
Restart Claude Desktop when finished. Note: If you’re on Windows, enable “Developer mode” in Claude Desktop to use MCP servers. If you see the error spawn uvx ENOENT, set the absolute path to uvx in "command".

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "minimax-mcp-js": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "minimax-mcp-js"],
      "env": {
        "MINIMAX_API_HOST": "https://api.minimax.io",
        "MINIMAX_API_KEY": "<Your API key>",
        "MINIMAX_MCP_BASE_PATH": "<Local output directory path, e.g., /User/xxx/Desktop>",
        "MINIMAX_RESOURCE_MODE": "<Optional: how to expose generated resources, [url|local], default url>"
      },
      "transport": "Optional: transport mode [studio|REST|SSE], default studio"
    }
  }
}

Use in Cursor

Download and install Cursor.
Go to Cursor -> Preferences -> Cursor Settings -> Tools & Inrgrations -> MCP -> Add Custom MCP to open the MCP tool config file.

Add MiniMax account configuration in mcp.json file.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "MiniMax-MCP-JS": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "minimax-mcp-js"],
      "env": {
        "MINIMAX_API_KEY": "Enter your API key",
        "MINIMAX_MCP_BASE_PATH": "Local output directory path, e.g., /User/xxx/Desktop; ensure the path exists and is writable",
        "MINIMAX_API_HOST": "https://api.minimax.io",
        "MINIMAX_API_RESOURCE_MODE": "Optional: how to expose generated resources, [url|local], default url"
      },
      "transport": "Optional: transport mode [studio|REST|SSE], default studio"
    }
  }
}

After configuration, you can view the MCP tools currently supported by MiniMax.

Use in Cherry Studio

Download the Cherry Studio client.
Go to Settings -> MCP Settings -> Add Server -> Import from JSON, paste the following and confirm.

{
  "name": "MiniMax-MCP-JS",
  "isActive": true,
  "command": "npx",
  "args": ["-y", "minimax-mcp-js"],
  "env": {
    "MINIMAX_API_KEY": "Enter your API key",
    "MINIMAX_MCP_BASE_PATH": "Local output directory path, e.g., /User/xxx/Desktop; ensure the path exists and is writable",
    "MINIMAX_API_HOST": "https://api.minimax.io",
    "MINIMAX_API_RESOURCE_MODE": "Optional: how to expose generated resources, [url|local], default url"
  },
  "transport": "Optional: transport mode [studio|REST|SSE], default studio"
}

In the chat panel, click MCP Settings and select the configured “MiniMax-MCP-JS” to use it.

Usage Examples

Audio tools

Choose suitable voice information and broadcast an evening news segment.

Reference prompt:

choose a voice, and broadcast a segment of the evening news.

Generated content:

Thinking process: 图片描述

Clone a voice from a specified audio and specify the cloned voice ID. Reference prompt:

clone the voice from the audio file named Marketing_Voice.sav, the id is test_vlone_voice.

Source audio:

Result audio:

Thinking process: 图片描述

Design a voice as required and generate audio using the sample text.

Reference prompt:

Design a voice, the requirement is "Mysterious narrator with a deep, magnetic voice, suspenseful tone, moderate pace, subtle reverb". Then use it in the sample Text: "In the shadows of the old manor, secrets whisper through the walls. Beware what you seek…"

Generated content:

Thinking process: 图片描述

Music generation tool

Reference prompt:

generate a song, the background music is gentle ambient piano and warm pad synth, soft reverb and subtle field recordings of wind chimes. The musical style: calm and reflective Lyrics: 'In the stillness of the midnight air, Find the echoes of dreams we share. Softly drifting 'neath pale moonlight, Whispering hearts drifting into night.'"

Generated content:

Thinking process 图片描述

Image generation tool

Reference prompt:

generate a hyperreal style picture, the requirement is "Ultra‑detailed digital painting of a serene mountain lake at sunrise, ultra-realistic, soft golden light, mist over the water"

Generated content: 图片描述

Thinking process: 图片描述

Video generation tool

Reference prompt and image:

From the existing image of a kitten perched on a diving board, create a short video showing the kitten crouching, leaping off into the pool, and making a small splash—adorable and playful. Use MiniMax-Hailuo-02 model, and resolution is 1080P

Generated content:

Thinking process: 图片描述

How to contribute

If you would like to contribute to the MiniMax MCP project—whether by adding improvements or fixing bugs—you can do so in the following ways:

Open a new Issue on the GitHub repository (Python version or JS version) and briefly describe the change you propose or the problem you encountered.
Create a Pull Request (PR) after receiving feedback, following the project’s contribution guidelines. Include a clear description of your changes and any relevant context.
PR Review: Project maintainers will review your submission and provide suggestions for merging or request further revisions if necessary.

Get started

Use Guides

FAQs

Terms & Policy

Introduction to the Model Context Protocol (MCP)

MiniMax MCP Tools and Parameters

1. text_to_audio

2. list_voices

3. voice_clone

4. voice_design

5. play_audio

6. music_generation

7. generate_video

8. image_to_video

9. query_video_generation

10. text_to_image

Use the MiniMax MCP Server in Clients

Get an API Key

UVX Installation and Configuration

Transport Modes

Use in Claude Desktop

Use in Cursor

Use in Cherry Studio

Use the MiniMax MCP JS Server in Clients

Get an API Key

Node.js and npm Installation

Transport Modes

Use in Claude Desktop

Use in Cursor

Use in Cherry Studio

Usage Examples

Audio tools

Music generation tool

Image generation tool

Video generation tool

How to contribute

Get started

Use Guides

FAQs

Terms & Policy

Documentation Index

​MiniMax MCP Tools and Parameters

​1. text_to_audio

​2. list_voices

​3. voice_clone

​4. voice_design

​5. play_audio

​6. music_generation

​7. generate_video

​8. image_to_video

​9. query_video_generation

​10. text_to_image

​Use the MiniMax MCP Server in Clients

​Get an API Key

​UVX Installation and Configuration

​Transport Modes

​Use in Claude Desktop

​Use in Cursor

​Use in Cherry Studio

​Use the MiniMax MCP JS Server in Clients

​Get an API Key

​Node.js and npm Installation

​Transport Modes

​Use in Claude Desktop

​Use in Cursor

​Use in Cherry Studio

​Usage Examples

​Audio tools

​Music generation tool

​Image generation tool

​Video generation tool

​How to contribute

MiniMax MCP Tools and Parameters

1. text_to_audio

2. list_voices

3. voice_clone

4. voice_design

5. play_audio

6. music_generation

7. generate_video

8. image_to_video

9. query_video_generation

10. text_to_image

Use the MiniMax MCP Server in Clients

Get an API Key

UVX Installation and Configuration

Transport Modes

Use in Claude Desktop

Use in Cursor

Use in Cherry Studio

Use the MiniMax MCP JS Server in Clients

Get an API Key

Node.js and npm Installation

Transport Modes

Use in Claude Desktop

Use in Cursor

Use in Cherry Studio

Usage Examples

Audio tools

Music generation tool

Image generation tool

Video generation tool

How to contribute