MiniMax
MiniMax is an AI assistant from MiniMax (Shanghai Xiyu Technology) powered by its in-house trillion-parameter MoE large model, offering ultra-long context handling, web search, document summarization and creative writing across web, mobile and browser extensions.
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Best for Chinese-speaking users who need long-document reading, web-connected Q&A and writing help; not ideal if you want deep vertical capabilities like pro-level image or video generation.
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What is MiniMax
MiniMax is an AI assistant from MiniMax (Shanghai Xiyu Technology) powered by its in-house trillion-parameter MoE large model, offering ultra-long context handling, web search, document summarization and creative writing across web, mobile and browser extensions.
Key features of MiniMax
- Upload long papers or reports and get quick AI summaries
- Hold multi-turn conversations with coherent context on one topic
- Search the web for fresh news and industry updates
- Draft copy, translate between languages and do role-play style creative writing
Good for
- In-house trillion-parameter MoE model with outstanding ultra-long context capability
- Covers Q&A, web search, document reading, writing, translation and code generation
- Available on web, mobile apps and Edge/Chrome extensions with virtually no learning curve
Watch out
- No clearly published pricing or quota details on the official site
- Vertical creative abilities (image, video) are shallower than dedicated tools
- Answers in specialized fields still require human verification
How to use MiniMax
- Open chat.minimaxi.com and sign in, or install the mobile app
- Type your first question in the bottom input box and send it
- Upload a file under 100MB to try document speed-reading
- Tap the phone icon to start a voice conversation
- Install the Edge or Chrome extension to summon the assistant anywhere
Who MiniMax is for
Difficulty: Beginner
- Upload long papers or reports and get quick AI summaries
- Hold multi-turn conversations with coherent context on one topic
- Search the web for fresh news and industry updates
- Draft copy, translate between languages and do role-play style creative writing
FAQ
Is the MiniMax assistant free?
The official site does not publish detailed pricing; you can currently register and use the web and mobile versions for free.
How long a document can MiniMax handle?
According to official materials, its self-developed model supports an ultra-long context window and can comprehend lengthy papers and reports as a whole.
Can I use it directly in my browser?
Yes. Besides the web version, Edge and Chrome extensions are available so you can call it up while browsing.
Sources and verification
Sources: chat.minimaxi.com (opens in a new tab)
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