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Faster Inference
GLM 5 delivers improved inference speeds compared to previous versions, getting you answers and code faster than ever.
Enhanced Reasoning
Improved reasoning capabilities make GLM 5 better at understanding complex problems and generating accurate solutions.
Coding Excellence
Strong performance on coding benchmarks with excellent code generation and understanding capabilities.
Bilingual Support
Excellent support for both Chinese and English, making it perfect for international development teams.
Long Context Window
Handle large codebases with extended context windows, allowing you to work with entire projects at once.
About Z AI (Zhipu AI)
Z AI, also known as Zhipu AI, is a leading Chinese artificial intelligence startup that has emerged as a major player in the global AI landscape. Founded by researchers from Tsinghua University, the company has quickly gained recognition for its powerful language models.
In February 2026, Z AI released GLM 5, their new flagship model that represents a significant leap forward in AI capabilities. According to Reuters, this release marks a major milestone in China's AI development efforts.
Key Facts about Z AI:
- Backed by major investors including Alibaba and other leading Chinese tech companies
- Founded by Tsinghua University researchers with deep expertise in natural language processing
- Open-source commitment with several models released under permissive licenses
- Focus on practical applications including coding, reasoning, and enterprise use cases
The GLM series has gained significant traction among developers worldwide, particularly for its strong performance on coding tasks and excellent Chinese language support. With GLM 5, Z AI continues to push the boundaries of what's possible with large language models.
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Popular GLM models in Kilo Code
Choose from multiple GLM models to fit your needs and budget
GLM 5
The latest flagship model from Z AI with enhanced reasoning and coding capabilities. Faster inference and improved performance across benchmarks.
- Enhanced reasoning
- Faster inference
- Improved coding
- Multilingual
GLM 4-7
Open-weight model with strong agentic coding capabilities. Handles multi-phase implementation tasks with excellent context understanding.
- Open source
- Agentic coding
- Multi-phase tasks
- 128K context
GLM 4.6
Balanced model offering excellent performance at an affordable price point. Great for everyday coding tasks and general development work.
- Cost-effective
- Reliable performance
- Fast responses
- Production-ready
Use your GLM Coding Plan in Kilo Code
The GLM Coding Plan is a structured approach to maximizing the effectiveness of GLM models for software development. It leverages GLM's unique strengths in reasoning and multi-phase task handling.
Best Practices
- Break complex tasks into smaller, manageable phases
- Provide clear context and requirements upfront
- Leverage GLM's reasoning capabilities for architecture
- Use iterative refinement for complex implementations
Key Strategies
- Start with high-level design before implementation
- Use GLM for code review and optimization suggestions
- Combine with other models for specialized tasks
- Take advantage of bilingual capabilities
Learn more about the GLM Coding Plan:
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