Cline is a powerful VS Code plugin that lets you use AI models directly in your editor for code generation, file operations, and more. It not only accelerates your workflow but also provides contextual understanding and intelligent suggestions for complex tasks. Cline is even more capable with the GLM Coding Plan, giving you more usage at a lower cost, so you can handle code generation, file management, and multimodal interactions with ease.

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Step 1: Installing the Cline Plugin

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1. Open the Extensions Marketplace

a. Open VS Code b. Click the Extensions Marketplace icon on the left c. Enter cline in the search box d. Locate the Cline extension Description

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2. Install the Plugin

a. Click the Install button to install b. After installation, choose to trust the developer Description

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Step 2: Configuring API Settings

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1. Select API Key Method

Choose Use your own API Key Description

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2. Enter Configuration Information

Fill in the relevant information according to the following settings:
  • ​​API Provider​​: Select OpenAI Compatible
  • ​​Base URL​​: Enter https://api.z.ai/api/coding/paas/v4
  • ​​API Key​​: Enter your Z.AI API Key
  • ​​Model​​: Select “Use custom” and enter the model name (e.g., glm-4.5)
  • ​​Other Configurations​​: Adjust according to your task requirements, such as temperature settings, unchecking browser use, etc.
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Step 3: Getting Started

Once configured, you can enter your requirements in the input box to let the model assist you with various tasks, such as:
  • Creating and editing files
  • Generating code
  • Refactoring code
  • Explaining code logic
  • Debugging issues
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