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Z AI (formerly Zhipu AI) offers the GLM model series, featuring hybrid reasoning capabilities and agentic AI design. These models excel in unified reasoning, coding, and intelligent agent applications while maintaining open-source accessibility under MIT license. Website: https://z.ai/model-api (International) | https://open.bigmodel.cn/ (China)

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Getting an API Key

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International Users

  1. Sign Up/Sign In: Go to https://z.ai/model-api. Create an account or sign in.
  2. Navigate to API Keys: Access your account dashboard and find the API keys section.
  3. Create a Key: Generate a new API key for your application.
  4. Copy the Key: Copy the API key immediately and store it securely.

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China Mainland Users

  1. Sign Up/Sign In: Go to https://open.bigmodel.cn/. Create an account or sign in.
  2. Navigate to API Keys: Access your account dashboard and find the API keys section.
  3. Create a Key: Generate a new API key for your application.
  4. Copy the Key: Copy the API key immediately and store it securely.
Note: Pricing differs between International and China regions. China region pricing is approximately 50% lower.

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Configuration in Cline

See Authorization & Model Selection.
  1. Open Cline Settings: Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
  2. Select Provider: Choose “Z AI” from the “API Provider” dropdown.
  3. Select Region: Choose your region:
    • “International” for global access
    • “China” for mainland China access
  4. Enter API Key: Paste your Z AI API key into the “Z AI API Key” field.
  5. Select Model: Choose your desired model from the “Model” dropdown.

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GLM Coding Plans

Z AI offers subscription plans specifically designed for coding applications. These plans provide cost-effective access to GLM series models through a prompt-based structure rather than traditional API usage billing.

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Setting up GLM Coding Plans

To use the GLM Coding Plans with Cline:
  1. Subscribe: Go to https://z.ai/subscribe and choose your plan.
  2. Create API Key: After subscribing, log into your zAI dashboard and create an API key for your coding plan.
  3. Configure in Cline: Open Cline settings, select “Z AI” as your provider, and paste your API key into the “Z AI API Key” field.
Cline settings with zAI provider selected and API key field highlighted
The setup connects your subscription directly to Cline, giving you access to GLM-4.5’s tool-calling capabilities optimized for coding workflows.

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Regional Optimization

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API Endpoints

  • International: Uses https://api.z.ai/api/paas/v4
  • China: Uses https://open.bigmodel.cn/api/paas/v4

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Model Availability

The region setting determines both API endpoint and available models, with automatic filtering to ensure compatibility with your selected region.