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Due to recent slower updates on OpenClaw, some users may not be able to experience the latest M2.7 model in the official version. You can manually configure it using the steps below. If this is your first-time setup, follow the M2.5 configuration first. After completing that, open the OpenClaw configuration file: ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json. Replace all instances of “M2.5” with “M2.7” in the file. Then restart the gateway with: openclaw gateway startOnce complete, you can start using the latest M2.7 model.For detailed instructions, refer to: How to Connect OpenClaw to M2.7

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Prerequisites

  • A MiniMax Token Plan subscription
  • A computer with terminal access (macOS, Linux, or Windows with WSL)

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Install and Configure OpenClaw

1

Run Installation Command

Run the installation command in your terminal:
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash
You’ll see this entry page:Entry page
2

Start Setup

Select “Yes” .
3

Select QuickStart Mode

Select “QuickStart” to use the guided setup.
4

Select Model Provider

Select “MiniMax” as the model provider.
5

Select Auth Method

Select “MiniMax Global — OAuth (minimax.io)” as the authentication method.Select MiniMax Global OAuth
6

Sign In to MiniMax

You’ll be sent to a browser window to sign in to or sign up for your MiniMax API Platform account.Sign in
7

Authorize OpenClaw

Select “Authorize”, after which you can return to the terminal.Authorize
8

Confirm Model Selection

A model picker will appear with the available models already selected. Press Enter to continue.Model picker
9

Select a Messaging Channel

Back in the terminal, select a messaging channel to connect. OpenClaw supports a range of platforms including Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, iMessage, and more.Select channel
10

Confirm Installation

Follow the prompts for your chosen channel, then select “Yes” when asked to confirm.Confirm
11

Select Skills

Select any additional skills you wish to install (press space to select, up and down arrows to navigate).Select skills
12

Configure API Keys

Configure additional API keys for tools that OpenClaw can use (optional). Select “Skip for now” if you don’t need additional tools.Configure API keys
13

Open Web UI

Select “Open the Web UI” to access the OpenClaw dashboard.Open Web UI
When logged in to minimax-portal via OAuth, OpenClaw’s image tool is automatically configured to use the VLM endpoint behind MiniMax’s Image Understanding MCP server, giving your agent image understanding capabilities out of the box — no extra setup needed.For a full step-by-step walkthrough of connecting OpenClaw to Telegram (including bot creation and pairing), see the OpenClaw Cookbook guide.