change api

[north pilot]

how can i change my chatgpt api into minimax?

[worldly ember]

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[uncut copper]

I’m checking the exact docs so I don’t hand you fake config keys.

If you mean in OpenClaw, you don’t “change ChatGPT API” directly, you switch your provider/model to MiniMax.

First, check your version so we’re not chasing stale behavior:

openclaw --version

Then the easiest path is:

openclaw configure

• choose Model/auth
• pick one of:
  • minimax-global-api

• minimax-global-oauth
  • minimax-cn-api
  • minimax-cn-oauth
• then select your default model

Use the right model id for your auth type:

• API key: minimax/MiniMax-M2.7
• OAuth: minimax-portal/MiniMax-M2.7

You can also switch the default after auth is set up with:

openclaw models set minimax/MiniMax-M2.7

Or for just the current chat session:

/model minimax/MiniMax-M2.7

Verify with:

openclaw models status
openclaw models list --provider minimax

If you get Unknown model: minimax/MiniMax-M2.7, MiniMax auth/provider isn’t configured yet.

Docs:

• https://docs.openclaw.ai/providers/minimax
• https://docs.openclaw.ai/concepts/models
• https://docs.openclaw.ai/start/faq

If you want, paste your openclaw --version and whether you want API key or OAuth, and I’ll give you the exact next command.

[north pilot]

i've done it with claude finally, it says select sections to configure. what do i select?

[uncut copper]

Nice, you’re close. Select Model/auth.

Then choose one of these:

• minimax-global-api if you have a MiniMax API key
• minimax-global-oauth if you want MiniMax OAuth
• minimax-cn-api / minimax-cn-oauth if you’re using the China endpoint

After that, pick the default model:

• minimax/MiniMax-M2.7 for API key
• minimax-portal/MiniMax-M2.7 for OAuth

Then verify with:

openclaw models status

If you want, send a screenshot or paste the next menu and I’ll tell you exactly what to click.

[north pilot]

what do i choose: workspace, model, web tools, getaway, daemon. channels, plugins, skills, health check, continue

[uncut copper]

Choose model.

That’s the section for changing from OpenAI/ChatGPT to MiniMax.

So:

1. select model
2. pick the MiniMax option
   • minimax-global-api if you have an API key
   • minimax-global-oauth if you want OAuth
3. choose the MiniMax model it offers
4. then choose continue

You can ignore the others for now unless you also want to change channels/plugins/etc.

If the next screen shows MiniMax choices, paste them here and I’ll tell you which one to pick.

[north pilot]

i've choosen CLAUDE finally

[uncut copper]

If your goal is MiniMax, then Claude is the wrong choice.

You’ll want to go back and pick MiniMax, not Claude.

Easiest fix:

openclaw configure

Then:

• model
• choose MiniMax
  • minimax-global-api or minimax-global-oauth
• continue

Or, if MiniMax auth is already set up, you can switch directly with:

openclaw models set minimax/MiniMax-M2.7

If you want, paste the exact options you see after reopening it and I’ll point to the right one.

[north pilot]

i want to do it with CLAUDE

[uncut copper]

Let me check the exact Anthropic options so I don’t send you down the wrong menu.

Got it, if you want Claude instead of MiniMax, then in model choose the Anthropic/Claude path.

Pick based on what you have:

• Claude CLI if you already use claude on that machine and are logged in
• Anthropic API key if you have an API key from Anthropic

Then choose a Claude model, usually:

• anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-6 for general use
• anthropic/claude-opus-4-6 if you want the stronger one

After that, hit continue and verify with:

openclaw models status

If you want, tell me whether you have a Claude subscription/CLI login or an Anthropic API key, and I’ll tell you the exact option to click.