Cline

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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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

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2. Install the Plugin

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

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Step 2: Configuring API Settings

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1. Select API Key Method

Choose Use your own API Key

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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-4.6)
• Other Configurations:
  • Unchecking Support Images
  • Adjust Context Window Size to 204800
  • Adjust temperature and other params according to your task requirements.

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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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Step 4: Vision and Search MCP

Refer to the Vision MCP Server and Search MCP Server documentation; once configured, you can use them in Cline.