Hands-on: MiniMax Code with M3.1 Flash builds a connected world from one idea
Given only a creative brief, the agent produced a forest, lakeside abandoned house, French village and connecting paths as one scene; the author notes 70% lower agent cost and $0.15/$0.60 API pricing.
I asked MiniMax Code to build an entire connected world from scratch. All I did was telling my idea. I put it to a creative world-building challenge: a dense forest, a central lake with an abandoned house, a flower-filled French village, and winding paths connecting everything into one cohesive visual experience. With its M3.1 Flash model, MiniMax Code really impressed me What stood out during the build: → Turning a detailed creative concept into a tangible result with an AI agent. → Bringing multiple locations and visual elements together in one connected world. → Exploring how AI can move beyond conversations and actively work on a computer. Performance matters, but so does cost. It focuses on making powerful agentic workflows more cost-effective: → 70% lower overall cost for agentic tasks compared to its predecessor. → API pricing of $0.15 per million input tokens and $0.60 per million output tokens. → Token efficiency that helps make complex, repeated workflows more economical. The goal isn’t just to build more with AI; it’s to get capable results efficiently and affordably. Want to try it yourself? M3.1 Flash open-source weights are out now. Existing MiniMax Code subscribers get unlimited M3.1 Flash usage through October 25, while new subscribers or M Plan upgrades receive 50% off their first month through October 31, subject to applicable terms. Explore MiniMax Code: https://agent.minimax.io/download