What this does
Provides two AI-powered capabilities:
- Web search - Google-like search for real-time or external information
- Image understanding - Analyze, describe, or extract information from images (local files or URLs)
Setup
mcpc connect <your mcpc config>:MiniMax @minimax
Tools
web_search
Search the web for real-time information. Works like Google Search.
Parameters:
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
query |
string | yes | Search query - aim for 3-5 keywords. For time-sensitive topics, include the date. |
Returns: JSON with organic results (title, link, snippet, date) and related_searches.
Example:
mcpc @minimax tools-call web_search query:="Go 1.24 generics improvements 2025"
Response structure:
{
"organic": [
{ "title": "...", "link": "https://...", "snippet": "...", "date": "..." }
],
"related_searches": [{ "query": "..." }]
}
understand_image
Analyze and interpret image content from local files or URLs.
Parameters:
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
prompt |
string | yes | What to analyze or extract from the image |
image_source |
string | yes | File path (relative or absolute) or HTTP/HTTPS URL |
Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP only.
Examples:
mcpc @minimax tools-call understand_image prompt:="Describe the UI layout and any issues" image_source:="/screenshots/page.png"
mcpc @minimax tools-call understand_image prompt:="Extract text from this screenshot" image_source:="https://example.com/image.jpg"
Important: Strip any @ prefix from file paths before passing as image_source.
When to use
- Need real-time information not in training data
- User asks about current events, recent releases, or time-sensitive topics
- Analyzing screenshots, UI mockups, diagrams, or photos
- Extracting text or data from images
- Verifying facts with current web sources
Workflow
Research a topic
1. mcpc @minimax tools-call web_search query:="topic keywords"
2. Review organic results for relevant links
3. Optionally use mcpc @searxng tools-call web_url_read to fetch full page content
Analyze a screenshot
1. Take or receive a screenshot (e.g., via mcpc @pw tools-call browser_take_screenshot)
2. mcpc @minimax tools-call understand_image prompt:="Analyze this: 1) UI layout 2) Errors visible 3) Suggestions" image_source:=<path>
3. Use analysis to inform next steps
Best practices
- Search queries: Use 3-5 specific keywords. Include dates for time-sensitive queries.
- Image prompts: Be specific about what to analyze - list numbered points for structured output.
- Rephrasing: If search returns no useful results, rephrase with different keywords.
- File paths: Always strip
@prefix from paths before passing asimage_source.