> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.highlight.xyz/knowledge-base/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.highlight.xyz/knowledge-base/for-developers/minting-protocol/mint-managers.md). # Mint Managers Mint managers can be applied to your contracts to govern how your tokens can be minted. By default, Highlight’s mint manager is initially registered as a minter on all collections launched on Highlight. This [default MintManager](https://github.com/highlightxyz/hl-evm-contracts/blob/main/contracts/mint/MintManager.sol) applies a .0008 ETH fee to all mints, and enables the mint page on Highlight to function properly. It also processes all the logic required to successfully mint an NFT on Highlight, have the token previews rendered correctly, the data snapshotted properly, etc. In rare circumstances, you may want to set your own mint manager (to avoid the Highlight fee and write your own minting UI, for example), but note that if you set your own mint manager, this will disable the mint page functionality on Highlight, and essential features like preview snapshots and metadata rendering, so you’ll have to design your own mint system. More likely, you'll want to customize the format and nature of your own NFT sale, and the best way to do that is by writing a custom mint mechanic. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://support.highlight.xyz/knowledge-base/for-developers/minting-protocol/mint-managers.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.