Code with GLM Models in Kilo Code
GLM-5 is faster on Kilo Code. The all-in-one agentic engineering platform with access to Z.ai's flagship models and 500+ other AI models.
Why developers choose GLM models with Kilo Code
Exceptional AI coding at an unbeatable price point
GLM-5 Is Faster on Kilo Code
GLM-5 runs faster on Kilo Code with optimized inference. Start coding with Z.ai's flagship model and experience the speed difference.
All-in-One Agentic Platform
Kilo Code is the all-in-one agentic engineering platform. Write code, debug, refactor, and ship faster with multiple AI modes designed for every workflow.
200K+ Context Windows
All GLM models support over 200K tokens context. Review entire codebases, understand complex architectures with ease.
GLM-5 Flagship Model
Z.ai's latest flagship model with enhanced programming capabilities and stable multi-step reasoning. Feels like Sonnet 4.5 for a fraction of the price.
Open Source Freedom
Kilo Code is completely open source. Audit the code, extend it, contribute. No vendor lock-in.
500+ Models Available
Not limited to just GLM. Switch to Claude, GPT-5.4, Gemini, or local models anytime. Maximum flexibility.
How to use GLM-5 — faster on 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
Sign up for free at app.kilo.ai - it takes less than a minute.
Get the GLM Coding Plan
GLM-5 is faster on Kilo Code — optimized for speed and performance.
Copy your Z.ai API key
Go to the API Management page and copy your GLM API key.
Add key to Kilo Code
Paste your API key in Kilo Settings → BYOK → Z.ai.
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Other affordable and free models available in Kilo Code
Not just GLM — explore 500+ models including free options and budget-friendly high-performers
Free Models for Everyday Coding
Start building without spending a cent
Nemotron 3 Super
NVIDIA's 120B-parameter open hybrid MoE model — only 12B active per token. Ranks in Kilo's top coding models this week, and it's free.
Ling-2.6-flash
inclusionAI's instant instruct model, 104B total / 7.4B active parameters. Fast, capable, and a regular fixture in the daily leaderboard's free tier.
MiniMax M2.5
SOTA large language model built for real-world productivity. The free variant gives you MiniMax M2.5 performance at zero cost.
Affordable High-Performers
Frontier-level quality at a fraction of the cost
Grok Code Fast 1
The model that powered the free frontier era. Kilo Coders have been using over 700B tokens per month. Now at a remarkably low price point.
MiniMax M2.1
Competitive performance on practical coding benchmarks. Reliable for production use cases at a fraction of frontier model costs.
GLM 4-7
Open-weight model with strong agentic coding capabilities. Handles multi-phase implementation tasks with excellent context understanding.
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Outperforms Gemini 3 Pro on many benchmarks at 1/4 the cost. Excellent for high-volume coding tasks.
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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