Use GLM 4.7 and MiniMax M2.1 at no cost in Kilo Code.
Frontier-level coding intelligence in the all-in-one agentic engineering platform.
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Why GLM 4.7 and MiniMax M2.1?
Frontier-level AI coding without the frontier-level price tag.
Completely Free
Access two powerful frontier models at zero cost in Kilo Code.
Frontier Quality
GLM 4.7 is Z.ai's flagship model. MiniMax M2.1 competes with top-tier models.
200K+ Context
GLM 4.7 offers 202K tokens—handle massive codebases with ease.
All-in-One Platform
One extension, 500+ AI models. Use these free models alongside Claude, GPT, Gemini.
Open Source
Kilo Code is free and open source. Inspect the code, contribute, or fork.
No Lock-In
Switch models anytime. Bring your own API keys for even more options.
Choose Your Free Model
Both models are free in Kilo Code. Switch between them anytime.
GLM 4.7
MiniMax M2.1
How to use free models in Kilo Code
Set up in minutes without ever leaving your browser
Install Kilo Code
Add Kilo Code extension to VS Code, JetBrains IDE, or use the CLI.
Create a Kilo Cloud account
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Select a free model
Choose GLM 4.7 or MiniMax M2.1 from the model picker.
Start coding
Use free AI assistance for coding, debugging, and refactoring.
Switch anytime
Change models in settings whenever you want — no commitment.
Agentic Engineering
Glide through your workflow with a mode for every step
Ask mode
A knowledgeable technical assistant focused on answering questions without changing your codebase
Use Kilo Everywhere
Kilo works where you work. Build alone or with your team.
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GLM 4.7 and MiniMax M2.1 at no cost. Install Kilo Code and get started in seconds.