openclaw/docs/providers/glm.md

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GLM model family overview + how to use it in OpenClaw	You want GLM models in OpenClaw You need the model naming convention and setup	GLM Models

GLM models

GLM is a model family (not a company) available through the Z.AI platform. In OpenClaw, GLM models are accessed via the zai provider and model IDs like zai/glm-5.

CLI setup

# Coding Plan Global, recommended for Coding Plan users
openclaw onboard --auth-choice zai-coding-global

# Coding Plan CN (China region), recommended for Coding Plan users
openclaw onboard --auth-choice zai-coding-cn

# General API
openclaw onboard --auth-choice zai-global

# General API CN (China region)
openclaw onboard --auth-choice zai-cn

Config snippet

{
  env: { ZAI_API_KEY: "sk-..." },
  agents: { defaults: { model: { primary: "zai/glm-5" } } },
}

Notes

• GLM versions and availability can change; check Z.AI's docs for the latest.
• Example model IDs include glm-5, glm-4.7, and glm-4.6.
• For provider details, see /providers/zai.