---
summary: "GLM model family overview + how to use it in OpenClaw"
read_when:
  - You want GLM models in OpenClaw
  - You need the model naming convention and setup
title: "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

```bash
# Generic API-key setup with endpoint auto-detection
openclaw onboard --auth-choice zai-api-key

# 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

```json5
{
  env: { ZAI_API_KEY: "sk-..." },
  agents: { defaults: { model: { primary: "zai/glm-5.1" } } },
}
```

`zai-api-key` lets OpenClaw detect the matching Z.AI endpoint from the key and
apply the correct base URL automatically. Use the explicit regional choices when
you want to force a specific Coding Plan or general API surface.

## Current bundled GLM models

OpenClaw currently seeds the bundled `zai` provider with these GLM refs:

- `glm-5.1`
- `glm-5`
- `glm-5-turbo`
- `glm-5v-turbo`
- `glm-4.7`
- `glm-4.7-flash`
- `glm-4.7-flashx`
- `glm-4.6`
- `glm-4.6v`
- `glm-4.5`
- `glm-4.5-air`
- `glm-4.5-flash`
- `glm-4.5v`

## Notes

- GLM versions and availability can change; check Z.AI's docs for the latest.
- Default bundled model ref is `zai/glm-5.1`.
- For provider details, see [/providers/zai](/providers/zai).
