Prerequisites
- A MiniMax Coding Plan subscription
- A computer with terminal access (macOS, Linux, or Windows with WSL)
Install and Configure OpenClaw
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.

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

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.

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

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

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.









