Main
Pick the right region host: README warns API key must match
MINIMAX_API_HOST(global vs mainland).Start with stdio locally, then consider SSE when you want to deploy and share the server across machines.
Treat tool calls as costed operations: README warns that using tools may incur costs—add guardrails and budgeting.
Use the tool table as your contract: map each tool to a prompt template so agents call it consistently.
README (excerpt)

Source-backed notes
- README provides configuration examples for Claude Desktop and Cursor MCP settings, including env vars.
- README lists available tools such as
text_to_audio,text_to_image,generate_video, andmusic_generation. - Repo is MIT licensed (verified via GitHub API).
FAQ
- Do I need a MiniMax API key?: Yes—README config includes
MINIMAX_API_KEYand a region-matched host. - Which transport should I use?: README describes stdio (local) and SSE (network) transports; start with stdio for local use.
- Will this cost money?: README warns that tool usage may incur costs; check MiniMax platform pricing for your region.