Cline is a powerful VS Code plugin that allows you to directly use AI models in the editor for tasks such as code generation and file operations.

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1. Installing the Cline Plugin

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1. Open the Extensions Marketplace

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Click the Extensions Marketplace icon on the left
  3. Enter cline in the search box
  4. Locate the Cline extension
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2. Install the Plugin

  1. Click the Install button to install
  2. After installation, choose to trust the developer
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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/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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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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