MiniMax M2.1
by Minimax
MiniMax-M2.1 is a lightweight, state-of-the-art large language model optimized for coding, agentic workflows, and modern application development. With only 10 billion activated par
Models
MiniMax M2.1
Added 10 July 2026
Overview
MiniMax-M2.1 is a lightweight, state-of-the-art large language model optimized for coding, agentic workflows, and modern application development. With only 10 billion activated parameters, it delivers a major jump in real-world...
How to use / API access
Call via OpenRouter with model id `minimax/minimax-m2.1`.
- openrouter ·
minimax/minimax-m2.1Docs
OpenRouter id: minimax/minimax-m2.1
Benchmarks
- Intelligence Index (artificial-analysis): 20.9 index
- Design Arena 3d (other): 1165 elo · #61
- Design Arena codecategories (other): 1192 elo · #59
- Design Arena dataviz (other): 1206 elo · #54
- Design Arena gamedev (other): 1136 elo · #81
Notes
MiniMax M2.1 is listed in the EDNA Models directory from the OpenRouter catalogue.
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