> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://platform.minimax.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# MiniMax Code

> Use the latest MiniMax M-series models in MiniMax Code.

<div style={{background:"#fffbeb",borderLeft:"4px solid #d97706",padding:"12px 16px",borderRadius:"6px",margin:"16px 0"}}>Sign in with the same account as your M Plan subscription to access your member benefits. No separate subscription or API Key setup is required.</div>

## Get started

<Tabs sync={false}>
  <Tab title="Desktop">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Download and sign in">
        Download and install the macOS or Windows app from the [MiniMax Code download page](https://agent.minimax.io/download), then sign in with the same account as your M Plan subscription.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Start using MiniMax Code">
        Enter a task on the home page to get started. Drag in reference files or select a local project folder as needed.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Mobile">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Download and sign in">
        Visit the [MiniMax Code download page](https://agent.minimax.io/download) and use the **Mobile App** entry to download the iOS or Android app. Sign in with the same account as your M Plan subscription.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Continue your tasks">
        Check task progress, add instructions, and remotely continue your desktop tasks.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Web">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open and sign in">
        Open [MiniMax Code on the web](https://agent.minimax.io) and sign in with the same account as your M Plan subscription.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Start a cloud task">
        Describe your goal and upload reference files as needed. The web app is suited to online research, content creation, and organizing information. Use the desktop app when you need direct access to project files on your computer.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="CLI">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Install the MiniMax Code CLI">
        Run the official installer for your operating system:

        <CodeGroup>
          ```bash macOS, Linux, WSL theme={null}
          curl -fsSL https://filecdn.minimax.chat/public/install.sh | bash
          ```

          ```powershell Windows (PowerShell) theme={null}
          irm https://filecdn.minimax.chat/public/install.ps1 | iex
          ```
        </CodeGroup>

        Reopen your terminal and run `mcode --version` to verify the installation. See the [official installation instructions](https://github.com/MiniMax-AI/minimax-code#quick-start) for other options.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Sign in to MiniMax">
        Run the following command and complete sign-in in your browser:

        ```bash theme={null}
        mcode login --region global
        ```
      </Step>

      <Step title="Start in your project">
        From your project directory, run:

        ```bash theme={null}
        mcode
        ```

        Enter `/status` to check your account, use `/provider` to choose a model, and describe your development task. See the [MiniMax Code CLI docs](https://github.com/MiniMax-AI/minimax-code/tree/main/docs) for more options.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## M Plan benefits and usage

MiniMax Code and other AI tools connected with your Subscription Key share the same M Plan usage limits. Available models, features, and usage depend on your subscription tier. Check **Settings > Usage & Models** in MiniMax Code or visit [Plan Details](https://platform.minimax.io/console/plan).

See [M Plan tiers and available models](/docs/m-plan/intro), [usage details](/docs/m-plan/usage-rules), and the [FAQ](/docs/m-plan/faq#minimax-code).