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Complete guide to integrating Z.AI GLM models with OpenCode CLI
OpenCode is a powerful AI coding agent that can be configured to use Z.AI’s GLM models. Description

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Step 1: Installing OpenCode

The easiest way to install OpenCode is through the install script. 
curl -fsSL https://opencode.ai/install | bash
You can also install it with npm: 
npm install -g opencode-ai

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Step 2: Getting Started

  1. Head over to the Z.AI API Console to get your API key.
  2. Run opencode auth login and select Z.AI. 
$ opencode auth login

┌  Add credential
│
◆  Select provider
│  ● Z.AI
│  ...
└
If you are subscribed to the GLM Coding Plan, select Z.AI Coding Plan. 
$ opencode auth login

┌  Add credential
│
◆  Select provider
│  ● Z.AI Coding Plan
│  ...
└
  1. Enter your Z.AI API key.
$ opencode auth login

┌  Add credential
│
◇  Select provider
│  Z.AI Coding Plan
│
◇  Enter your API key
│  _
└
  1. Run opencode to launch OpenCode.
$ opencode
Use the /models command to select a model like GLM-4.6. 
/models
  1. Vision and Search MCP
Refer to the Vision MCP Server and Search MCP Server documentation; once configured, you can use them in OpenCode.

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Share

OpenCode’s share feature allows you to create public links to your OpenCode conversations, so you can collaborate with teammates or get help from others.

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How it works

When you share a conversation, OpenCode:
  1. Creates a unique public URL for your session
  2. Syncs your conversation history to our servers
  3. Makes the conversation accessible via the shareable link — opencode.ai/s/<share-id>

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Share

By default, conversations are not shared automatically. You can manually share them using the /share command: 
/share

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Un-share

To stop sharing a conversation and remove it from public access: 
/unshare
This will remove the share link and delete the data related to the conversation. Learn more about sharing conversations.

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IDE Extensions

OpenCode integrates with VS Code, Cursor, or any IDE that supports a terminal.

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Installation

To install OpenCode on VS Code and popular forks like Cursor, Windsurf, VSCodium:
  1. Open VS Code
  2. Open the integrated terminal
  3. Run opencode - the extension installs automatically

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Usage

  • Quick Launch: Use Cmd+Esc (Mac) or Ctrl+Esc (Windows/Linux) to open OpenCode in a split terminal view, or focus an existing terminal session if one is already running.
  • New Session: Use Cmd+Shift+Esc (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+Esc (Windows/Linux) to start a new OpenCode terminal session, even if one is already open. You can also click the OpenCode button in the UI.
  • Context Awareness: Automatically share your current selection or tab with OpenCode.
  • File Reference Shortcuts: Use Cmd+Option+K (Mac) or Alt+Ctrl+K (Linux/Windows) to insert file references. For example, @File#L37-42.
Learn more about IDE integrations.

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GitHub Workflow

OpenCode integrates with your GitHub workflow. Mention /opencode or /oc in your comment, and OpenCode will execute tasks within your GitHub Actions runner.

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Features

  • Triage issues: Ask OpenCode to look into an issue and explain it to you.
  • Fix and implement: Ask OpenCode to fix an issue or implement a feature. And it will work in a new branch and submits a PR with all the changes.
  • Secure: OpenCode runs inside your GitHub’s runners.

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Installation

Run the following command in a project that is in a GitHub repo: 
opencode github install
This will walk you through installing the GitHub app, creating the workflow, and setting up secrets.

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Examples

Here are some examples of how you can use OpenCode in GitHub.
  • Explain an issue
Add this comment in a GitHub issue. 
/opencode explain this issue
OpenCode will read the entire thread, including all comments, and reply with a clear explanation.
  • Fix an issue
In a GitHub issue, say: 
/opencode fix this
And OpenCode will create a new branch, implement the changes, and open a PR with the changes.
  • Review PRs and make changes
Leave the following comment on a GitHub PR. 
Delete the attachment from S3 when the note is removed /oc
OpenCode will implement the requested change and commit it to the same PR. Learn more about GitHub workflow.

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