Quick Start

This guide will help you get started with GLM Coding Plan in minutes—from subscribing to using the GLM-4.6 model in coding tools.

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Getting Started

1. Register or Login

   • Access Z.AI Open Platform, Register or Login.
2. Subscribe to GLM Coding Plan

   After logging in, navigate to the GLM Coding Plan to select your preferred subscription plan.

   
3. Obtain API Key

   After subscribing, navigate to your account dashboard and click API Keys to generate a new API Key.

   

   Safeguard your API Key by keeping it confidential and avoiding hard-coding it in your code. We recommend storing it in environment variables or configuration files.

4. Select Coding Tool

   GLM Coding Plan supports multiple mainstream coding tools. Choose based on your preference:

   Claude Code

   Roo Code

   Kilo Code

   Cline

   OpenCode

   Crush

   Goose

   Other Tools
5. Configuring Coding Tools

   Using Claude Code as an example, configure the GLM-4.6 model:

   Claude Code

   1. Install Claude Code

   Prerequisite: You need to install Node.js 18 or latest version

   # Open your terminal and install Claude Code
   npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
   
   # Create your working directory (e.g., `your-project`) and navigate to it using `cd`
   cd your-project
   
   # After installation, run `claude` to enter the Claude Code interactive interface
   claude
   

   2. Configure Environment Variables

   After installing Claude Code, set up environment variables using one of the following two methods by enter the following commands in the Mac OS terminal or Windows cmd:

   Note: When setting environment variables, the terminal will not return any output. This is normal, as long as no error message appears, the configuration has been applied successfully.

   Method 1: Using a Script (Recommended for First-Time Users)

   curl -O "http://bigmodel-us3-prod-marketplace.cn-wlcb.ufileos.com/1753683755292-30b3431f487b4cc1863e57a81d78e289.sh?ufileattname=claude_code_prod_zai.sh"
   

   Method 2: Manual Configuration

   Mac OS

   export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api.z.ai/api/anthropic
   export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=YOUR_API_KEY
   

6. Start Coding

   Once configured, you can begin coding with GLM-4.6!

   Natural Language Programming

   # Using Natural Language Commands in Claude Code
   Please create a React component containing a user login form
   

   GLM-4.6 will automatically:

   • Analyze requirements and formulate an implementation plan
   • Generate complete React component code
   • Include form validation and styling
   • Ensure code runs directly

Feature Examples

Smart Code Completion

Generates real-time completion suggestions based on context, reducing manual input and significantly boosting development efficiency.

// Type function name, GLM-4.6 auto-completes implementation
function calculateTotal(items) {
    // GLM-4.6 automatically generates complete function implementation
}

Code Repository Q&A

Ask questions about your team’s codebase anytime to maintain a holistic understanding.

Q: How is user authentication implemented in this project?
A: GLM-4.6 analyzes your codebase and provides detailed explanations of the authentication process and related files.

Automated Task Management

One-click fixes for lint issues, merge conflicts, and release note generation.

# Auto-fix code style issues
Fix all ESLint errors

# Auto-generate documentation
Generate detailed documentation for this API

Advanced Features

Vision MCP Server (Coding Plan Exclusive)

All users can utilize the Vision MCP Server, which employs the flagship vision reasoning model GLM-4.5V to comprehend and analyze image content.

• Analyze UI design mockups and generate corresponding code
• Understand flowcharts and architecture diagrams
• Extract text and information from screenshots

For detailed usage instructions, refer to the Vision MCP Server documentation.

Web Search MCP Server (Coding Plan Exclusive)

All users can utilize the Web Search MCP Server to access the latest technical information.

• Search for the latest technical documentation and API changes
• Obtain the latest information on open-source projects
• Find solutions and best practices

For detailed usage instructions, refer to the Web Search MCP Server documentation.

Web Reader MCP Server (Coding Plan Exclusive)

All users can utilize the Web Reader MCP Server to fetch full webpage content and extract structured data.

• Fetch complete webpage content including text, and links
• Extract structured data such as title, body, and metadata
• Remote HTTP-based MCP service, no local installation required

For detailed usage instructions, refer to the Web Reader MCP Server documentation.