OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant running locally, integrating with messaging platforms for control.
Prerequisites
- A MiniMax Subscription Key with an active M Plan subscription
- A computer with terminal access (macOS, Linux, or Windows with WSL)
Install and Configure OpenClaw
1
Run Installation Command
Run the installation command in your terminal:You’ll see this 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.
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.
7
Authorize OpenClaw
Select “Authorize”, after which you can return to the terminal.
8
Confirm Model Selection
In the model picker, select
MiniMax-M3.1-Flash-Preview as the default model and press Enter.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.
10
Confirm Installation
Follow the prompts for your chosen channel, then select “Yes” when asked to confirm.
11
Select Skills
Select any additional skills you wish to install (press space to select, up and down arrows to navigate).
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.
13
Open Web UI
Select “Open the Web UI” to access the OpenClaw dashboard.
Thinking
MiniMax-M3.1-Flash-Preview always has thinking enabled and cannot turn it off. Do not use /think off.