Vision Analysis#

Analyze images using the MiniMax MiniMax_understand_image MCP tool available in the MiniMax Token Plan.

Prerequisites#

• MiniMax Token Plan subscription with valid MINIMAX_API_KEY
• MiniMax MCP configured ( MiniMax_understand_image tool available)

If MCP tool is not configured#

Step 1: The agent should fetch setup instructions from: https://platform.minimaxi.com/docs/token-plan/mcp-guide

Step 2: Detect the user's environment (OpenCode, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) and output the exact commands needed. Common examples:

OpenCode — add to ~/.config/opencode/opencode.json or package.json:

json

{
  "mcp": {
    "MiniMax": {
      "type": "local",
      "command": ["uvx", "minimax-coding-plan-mcp", "-y"],
      "environment": {
        "MINIMAX_API_KEY": "YOUR_TOKEN_PLAN_KEY",
        "MINIMAX_API_HOST": "https://api.minimaxi.com"
      },
      "enabled": true
    }
  }
}

Claude Code:

bash

claude mcp add -s user MiniMax --env MINIMAX_API_KEY=your-key --env MINIMAX_API_HOST=https://api.minimaxi.com -- uvx minimax-coding-plan-mcp -y

Cursor — add to MCP settings:

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "MiniMax": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["minimax-coding-plan-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "MINIMAX_API_KEY": "your-key",
        "MINIMAX_API_HOST": "https://api.minimaxi.com"
      }
    }
  }
}

Step 3: After configuration, tell the user to restart their app and verify with /mcp.

Important: If the user does not have a MiniMax Token Plan subscription, inform them that the understand_image tool requires one — it cannot be used with free or other tier API keys.

Analysis Modes#

ModeWhen to usePrompt strategydescribeGeneral image understandingAsk for detailed descriptionocrText extraction from screenshots, documentsAsk to extract all text verbatimui-reviewUI mockups, wireframes, design filesAsk for design critique with suggestionschart-dataCharts, graphs, data visualizationsAsk to extract data points and trendsobject-detectIdentify objects, people, activitiesAsk to list and locate all elements

Workflow#

Step 1: Auto-detect image#

The skill triggers automatically when a message contains an image file path or URL with extensions: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .webp, .bmp, .svg

Extract the image path from the message.

Step 2: Select analysis mode and call MCP tool#

Use the MiniMax_understand_image tool with a mode-specific prompt:

describe:

text

Provide a detailed description of this image. Include: main subject, setting/background,
colors/style, any text visible, notable objects, and overall composition.

ocr:

text

Extract all text visible in this image verbatim. Preserve structure and formatting
(headers, lists, columns). If no text is found, say so.

ui-review:

text

You are a UI/UX design reviewer. Analyze this interface mockup or design. Provide:
(1) Strengths — what works well, (2) Issues — usability or design problems,
(3) Specific, actionable suggestions for improvement. Be constructive and detailed.

chart-data:

text

Extract all data from this chart or graph. List: chart title, axis labels, all
data points/series with values if readable, and a brief summary of the trend.

object-detect:

text

List all distinct objects, people, and activities you can identify. For each,
describe what it is and its approximate location in the image.

Step 3: Present results#

Return the analysis clearly. For describe, use readable prose. For ocr, preserve structure. For ui-review, use a structured critique format.

Output Format Example#

For describe mode:

text

## Image Description

[Detailed description of the image contents...]

For ocr mode:

text

## Extracted Text

[Preserved text structure from the image]

For ui-review mode:

text

## UI Design Review

### Strengths
- ...

### Issues
- ...

### Suggestions
- ...

Notes#

• Images up to 20MB supported (JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP)
• Local file paths work if MiniMax MCP is configured with file access
• The MiniMax_understand_image tool is provided by the minimax-coding-plan-mcp package