Overview
MaxClaw is the official cloud-hosted AI agent platform from MiniMax, built on the open-source OpenClaw framework (previously Clawdbot). Launched in February 2026, it allows users to create and deploy customizable, always-on AI assistants powered by the advanced MiniMax M2.5 model. With no need for servers, Docker, or API management, agents can be live in 10 seconds and run 24/7.
The M2.5 model is a 229B-parameter Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture with approximately 10B active parameters per token, excelling in coding, reasoning, agentic tool use, and office tasks. It features a context window of up to 200K tokens and state-of-the-art performance in benchmarks like 80.2% on SWE-Bench Verified.
Key Features
- Instant Deployment: Set up and deploy in under 10 seconds with fully managed cloud infrastructure.
- Persistent Memory: Agents remember conversations and adapt to user preferences over time.
- Customizable Personas: Define the agent's name, personality, and role for specific tasks.
- Multi-Platform Integration: Native support for Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and expanding to more messaging apps.
- Tool Ecosystem: Includes web browsing, code execution, file analysis, scheduling, and a library of pre-built skills and subagents.
- High Performance: Leverages M2.5 for efficient, cost-effective inference with frontier-level capabilities in complex workflows.
Use Cases
- Personal assistants for daily tasks, reminders, and research.
- Team automation in chat apps, such as generating reports or monitoring workflows.
- Development aids for coding, debugging, and system design.
- Business process orchestration, content creation, and data analysis.
- Custom agents for specialized roles like research support or creative ideation.
Getting Started
Visit https://agent.minimax.io/max-claw and click 'Start Now' or 'Get MaxClaw'. Customize your agent via natural language prompts, connect to preferred channels, and start interacting. No coding or DevOps skills required for basic use; advanced features support skill integration and subagents.
MaxClaw democratizes AI agent technology by combining OpenClaw's open-source flexibility with MiniMax's managed services and powerful M2.5 model.