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A command-line assistant that helps GLM Coding Plan users centrally manage and configure CLI tools such as Claude Code.
NPM Package: @z_ai/coding-helper
Prerequisite: Node.js >= v18.0.0

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Tool Overview

Coding Tool Helper is a coding-tool companion that quickly loads GLM Coding Plan into your favorite Coding Tools. Install and run it, then follow the on-screen guidance to automatically install tools, configure plan, and manage MCP servers. The current coding tools supported are:
  • Claude Code

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Key Features

Interactive Wizard

Friendly setup guidance

Plan Integration

Connect GLM Plan to your preferred coding tools

Tool Management

Automatically detect, install, and configure coding tools

MCP Configuration

Easily manage MCP services

Local Storage

Secure local storage configuration

I18n Support

Interfaces support multiple languages

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Quick Start

1

Get Your API Key

Visit the Z.AI Open Platform to retrieve your API Key.
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Install & Launch

Prerequisite: You need Node.js 18+ or newer
Choose either installation method below.
Best for occasional users—no global install required. Run via npx to start instantly.
## Run Coding Tool Helper directly in the terminal
npx @z_ai/coding-helper
3

Complete the wizard

Inside the wizard, use the arrow keys to choose options and Enter to confirm. Follow the guide to:
Select UI language —> Choose a coding plan —> Enter API key —> Pick tools to manage
—> Auto-install tools (if needed) —> Open the tool management menu —> Load plan into tools
—> Manage MCP services (optional) —> Finish setup and launch your coding tools

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Additional Information

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Command List

Beyond the interactive wizard, Coding Tool Helper also supports running specific commands via coding-helper or chelper with arguments: 
# Launch the initialization wizard
coding-helper init

# Language management
coding-helper lang show              # Display the current language
coding-helper lang set en_US         # Switch to English
coding-helper lang --help            # View language command help

# API key management
coding-helper auth                   # Configure the key interactively
coding-helper auth glm_coding_plan_global <token>     # Select the Global plan and set the key directly
coding-helper auth revoke            # Remove the stored key
coding-helper auth reload claude     # Load the latest plan into Claude Code
coding-helper auth --help            # View auth command help

coding-helper doctor                 # Check system configuration and tool status
coding-helper --help                 # Show help information
coding-helper --version              # Show version

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Configuration File

The configuration file is stored at ~/.chelper/config.yaml.

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Troubleshooting

If issues arise, run coding-helper doctor first for a health check.
Issue: npm install -g throws EACCES: permission denied.Solution:
  1. Retry with sudo (macOS / Linux).
  2. Run the terminal as administrator (Windows).
  3. Start directly via npx @z_ai/coding-helper.
  4. Use nvm to manage Node.js versions and avoid global permission issues.
Issue: API Key reported as invalid.Solution:
  1. Confirm the API Key was copied correctly.
  2. Check that the associated account has sufficient balance.
Issue: Service connection timed out.Solution:
  1. Check network connectivity.
  2. Verify firewall settings.
  3. Ensure Node.js and the network environment are ready.