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66 lines
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title: "Z AI (Zhipu AI)"
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description: "Learn how to configure and use Z AI's GLM models with Cline. Experience advanced hybrid reasoning, agentic capabilities, and open-source excellence with regional optimization."
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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.
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**Website:** [https://z.ai/model-api](https://z.ai/model-api) (International) | [https://open.bigmodel.cn/](https://open.bigmodel.cn/) (China)
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### Getting an API Key
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#### International Users
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1. **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to [https://z.ai/model-api](https://z.ai/model-api). Create an account or sign in.
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2. **Navigate to API Keys:** Access your account dashboard and find the API keys section.
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3. **Create a Key:** Generate a new API key for your application.
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4. **Copy the Key:** Copy the API key immediately and store it securely.
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#### China Mainland Users
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1. **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to [https://open.bigmodel.cn/](https://open.bigmodel.cn/). Create an account or sign in.
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2. **Navigate to API Keys:** Access your account dashboard and find the API keys section.
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3. **Create a Key:** Generate a new API key for your application.
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4. **Copy the Key:** Copy the API key immediately and store it securely.
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**Note:** Pricing differs between International and China regions. China region pricing is approximately 50% lower.
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### Configuration in Cline
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> See [Authorization & Model Selection](/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline#menu).
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1. **Open Cline Settings:** Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
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2. **Select Provider:** Choose "Z AI" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
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3. **Select Region:** Choose your region:
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- "International" for global access
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- "China" for mainland China access
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4. **Enter API Key:** Paste your Z AI API key into the "Z AI API Key" field.
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5. **Select Model:** Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.
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### GLM Coding Plans
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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
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To use the GLM Coding Plans with Cline:
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1. **Subscribe:** Go to [https://z.ai/subscribe](https://z.ai/subscribe) and choose your plan.
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2. **Create API Key:** After subscribing, log into your zAI dashboard and create an API key for your coding plan.
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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.
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<Frame>
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<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/zAI-provider.png" alt="Cline settings with zAI provider selected and API key field highlighted" />
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</Frame>
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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
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- **International:** Uses `https://api.z.ai/api/paas/v4`
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- **China:** Uses `https://open.bigmodel.cn/api/paas/v4`
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#### Model Availability
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The region setting determines both API endpoint and available models, with automatic filtering to ensure compatibility with your selected region.
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