MiniMax Code cheatsheet
Lookup only. Treat mcode --help and mcode <command> --help as the live CLI contract.
Install
Desktop
Source: Download and Install
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| International | agent.minimax.io/download |
| Mainland China | agent.minimaxi.com/download |
| macOS | 11 Big Sur or later; .dmg → Applications; Apple silicon arm64, Intel x64 |
| Windows | 10 or later; run the installer |
| Auth | MiniMax account |
CLI
Source: quick-start
bash
curl -fsSL https://filecdn.minimax.chat/public/install.sh | bashpowershell
irm https://filecdn.minimax.chat/public/install.ps1 | iexbash
mcode --version
mcode --help
mcode updateCLI commands
Source: Features
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
mcode [prompt] | Interactive TUI; optional first task |
mcode init [directory] | Analyze the repo; create or update AGENTS.md |
mcode exec [prompt] | One headless run |
mcode acp | ACP stdio server |
mcode login / mcode logout | Auth |
mcode login --region global | Global account |
mcode provider | Providers and API keys |
mcode plugin | Agent plugins |
mcode update | Update from the current install source |
mcode --continue | Resume the latest session in this workspace |
mcode --session | Session manager |
mcode exec flags: cookbook.
CLI keys and slash commands
Source: quick-start
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
Enter | Send; extra messages queue |
Shift+Enter | New line |
@ | Reference a file or directory |
Ctrl+V | Paste an image or video file |
Shift+Tab | Default ↔ Plan Mode |
Alt+M | Ask / Auto / Full access |
Ctrl+O | Expand or collapse Thinking, tool output, diffs |
Ctrl+T | Expand or collapse the todo list |
PgUp / PgDn / End | History / jump to latest |
Esc | Close a panel or interrupt |
| Slash | Purpose |
|---|---|
/help | Commands and shortcuts |
/status | Account, model, runtime |
/model | Pick a model |
/sessions [query] | Sessions |
/context | Context budget and sources |
/compact | Compact the current thread |
/new | New session in this project |
/init | Create or update project instructions |
/quit | Exit |
/plan | Plan Mode (FAQ) |
/permission | Permission mode (FAQ) |
/goal <goal> | Pausable goal (features) |
/update | Update |
Decision table
| Situation | Choose |
|---|---|
| Edit a local repo; need diffs / terminal / browser | Desktop Coding mode |
| Care about the result, not the implementation | Desktop Work mode |
| Stay in the terminal | mcode |
| CI / scripts | mcode exec |
| ACP host such as Zed | mcode acp |
| Complex split-and-verify work | Agent Team |
| Only want M3 inside Claude Code | Open Platform guide, not this product |
| Web general agent | MiniMax Agent (#73) |
Permission tiers
Desktop: confirm before risky actions. Keep a human on delete / overwrite / upload / send (permissions).
CLI TUI: Ask / Auto / Full access (Alt+M). Independent from Plan Mode.
mcode exec --permission: ask / smart / full / off.
Usage (only numbers on an official page)
Source: usage (checked 2026-08-19)
| Item | Official text |
|---|---|
| Daily check-in | 400 credits |
| Streak day 4 and day 7 | 1000 credits that day |
| Full week | 4000 credits total |
| Validity | 30 days after credit |
On 2026-08-19 the CN download page showed Plus ¥49 / Max ¥119 / Ultra ¥469 per month. The M3 post Token Plan is Plus $20 / Max $50 / Ultra $120. Do not merge those tables.
Glossary index
One-line hooks. Definitions: glossary.
| Term | Hook |
|---|---|
| MiniMax Code | First-party coding agent; desktop + mcode |
| MiniMax Agent | Web general agent; not this product |
mcode | CLI executable |
| Coding / Work | Desktop modes |
| Plan Mode | CLI: plan first or act now |
| Ask / Auto / Full access | CLI permission tiers |
| Agent Team | Multi-agent split |
| Token Plan | Open Platform subscription; usable with Code |
Sources
Method: repo sources/_template.md. Last systematic check: 2026-08-19.
Official docs
| URL | Use |
|---|---|
| agent.minimax.io/docs/code/welcome | Desktop definition |
| agent.minimax.io/docs/code/get-started/download | Desktop install |
| agent.minimax.io/docs/code/get-started/first-task | First task |
| agent.minimax.io/docs/code/workflows/modes | Coding / Work |
| agent.minimax.io/docs/code/workflows/workspace | Workspace |
| agent.minimax.io/docs/code/workflows/permissions | Desktop permissions |
| agent.minimax.io/docs/code/agents/team | Agent Team |
| agent.minimax.io/docs/code/account/usage | Usage and check-in |
| agent.minimax.io/docs/code/account/minimax-api | Your MiniMax key |
| agent.minimax.io/docs/cli/quick-start | CLI install |
| agent.minimax.io/docs/cli/features | TUI / exec / acp |
| agent.minimax.io/docs/cli/faq | CLI troubleshooting |
| agent.minimax.io/docs/changelog | Desktop changelog (includes rename) |
| agent.minimax.io/docs/llms.txt | Desktop tree (2026-08-19 omits CLI) |
| platform.minimax.io/docs/guides/models-intro | Models |
| platform.minimax.io/docs/guides/text-ai-coding-tools | Third-party tools + M3 |
CN hosts: agent.minimaxi.com, platform.minimaxi.com.
Product homes
| URL | Use |
|---|---|
| minimax.io | International first-level products |
| minimaxi.com | CN homepage |
| minimaxi.com/about | CN family wording (still Hub / 星野) |
| agent.minimax.io/download | Desktop download |
| design.minimax.io | MiniMax Design |
| hailuoai.video | Hailuo |
| xingyeai.com | 星野 |
| minimax.io/blog/minimax-m3 | Code + Token Plan claims |
Shortcuts for maintainers
| Trick | Note |
|---|---|
Append .md | Mintlify markdown mirrors |
docs/llms.txt | Desktop only; also open /docs/cli/quick-start |
/status and mcode --version | Trust the machine, not a pinned tutorial version |