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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

  1. Open chat.minimaxi.com and sign in, or install the mobile app
  2. Type your first question in the bottom input box and send it
  3. Upload a file under 100MB to try document speed-reading
  4. Tap the phone icon to start a voice conversation
  5. 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.

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