Eigent - Overview - Z.AI DEVELOPER DOCUMENT

Eigent is an open-source cowork agent that runs on your desktop. It is built with a multi-agent workforce architecture, supported by general abilities such as browser automation, terminal automation and MCPs. This design enables agents in Eigent to perform tasks much like human workers operating in real desktop environments, without the need for deep API integrations or constant workflow reconfiguration. Eigent works seamlessly with the GLM Coding Plan, delivering high-performance AI capabilities at exceptional value.

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Using the GLM Coding Plan, you need to configure the dedicated Coding API https://api.z.ai/api/coding/paas/v4 instead of the General API https://api.z.ai/api/paas/v4

Step 1: Installing Eigent

Choose the installation method that best suits your needs:

Official Download (Recommended)
Run from Source

1. Download Eigent

Visit eigent.ai and download the latest version for your platform (macOS 11+ or Windows).

2. Install the Application

macOS: Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag Eigent into your Applications folder
Windows: Run the downloaded .exe installer and follow the on-screen instructions

3. Launch Eigent

Open the application and log in to get started.

For developers who want to run Eigent locally from source code.Prerequisites:

Node.js >= 18.0.0, < 23.0.0
Python >= 3.12, < 3.13
Docker (recommended) or PostgreSQL 15

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/eigent-ai/eigent.git
cd eigent

2. Start Backend Services

cd server
cp .env.example .env
docker compose up -d

3. Configure Frontend Environment

In the project root directory, modify .env.development:

VITE_BASE_URL=/api
VITE_USE_LOCAL_PROXY=true
VITE_PROXY_URL=http://localhost:3001

4. Start Frontend Service

npm install
npm run dev

Step 2: Configuring the GLM Model

1. Access Application Settings

Launch Eigent and navigate to the Home Page, then click on the Settings tab. Description

2. Locate Model Configuration

In the Settings menu, find and select the Models section, then scroll down to the Custom Model area and look for the Z.ai Config card. Description

3. Enter Configuration Details

Click on the Z.ai Config card and fill in the following information:

API Key: Enter your Z.AI API Key (obtain from Z.AI API Console)
API Host: Enter https://api.z.ai/api/coding/paas/v4/
Model Type: Enter the model name (e.g., glm-4.7, glm-4.7, or glm-4.5-air)

Click Save to apply your changes.

4. Set as Default

Once saved, click the “Set as Default” button on the Z.ai Config card to make GLM your default model.

Step 3: Getting Started

With the configuration complete, you can now use Eigent with GLM models for:

Autonomous code generation and refactoring
Complex debugging and problem-solving
Multi-file project management
Technical documentation generation
Code review and optimization

Your Eigent agents are now powered by Z.AI’s GLM models and ready to assist with your development tasks.

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​Step 1: Installing Eigent

​1. Download Eigent

​2. Install the Application

​3. Launch Eigent

​1. Clone the Repository

​2. Start Backend Services

​3. Configure Frontend Environment

​4. Start Frontend Service

​Step 2: Configuring the GLM Model

​1. Access Application Settings

​2. Locate Model Configuration

​3. Enter Configuration Details

​4. Set as Default

​Step 3: Getting Started

Step 1: Installing Eigent

1. Download Eigent

2. Install the Application

3. Launch Eigent

1. Clone the Repository

2. Start Backend Services

3. Configure Frontend Environment

4. Start Frontend Service

Step 2: Configuring the GLM Model

1. Access Application Settings

2. Locate Model Configuration

3. Enter Configuration Details

4. Set as Default

Step 3: Getting Started