# Z AI (Zhipu AI)

> 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.

- 网址：https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/provider-config/zai/
- 来源：Cline 官方文档原文（英文），Apache-2.0 许可，同步于 2026-10-11
- 官方原文：https://docs.cline.bot/provider-config/zai

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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](https://z.ai/model-api) (International) | [https://open.bigmodel.cn/](https://open.bigmodel.cn/) (China)

### Getting an API Key

#### International Users
1.  **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to [https://z.ai/model-api](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.

#### China Mainland Users
1.  **Sign Up/Sign In:** Go to [https://open.bigmodel.cn/](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.

### Configuration in Cline

> See [Authorization & Model Selection](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline/#menu).

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.

### 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.

#### Setting up GLM Coding Plans

To use the GLM Coding Plans with Cline:

1. **Subscribe:** Go to [https://z.ai/subscribe](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.

<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" />

The setup connects your subscription directly to Cline, giving you access to GLM-4.5's tool-calling capabilities optimized for coding workflows.

### Regional Optimization

#### API Endpoints
- **International:** Uses `https://api.z.ai/api/paas/v4`
- **China:** Uses `https://open.bigmodel.cn/api/paas/v4`

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