> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.z.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Qoder

> Methods for using the GLM Coding Plan in Qoder

Qoder ( /ˈkoʊdər/ ) is an agentic coding platform designed for real software development. It seamlessly integrates enhanced context engineering with intelligent agents to gain a comprehensive understanding of your codebase and systematically tackles software development tasks.

Qoder is available in three forms — the **Qoder IDE**, the **Qoder JetBrains plugin**, and the **Qoder CLI**, all of which support the GLM Coding Plan. This guide uses the **Qoder IDE** as an example. For setup in the JetBrains plugin or CLI, see the official docs linked under "Resources".

<Note>
  Custom models in Qoder support the **Coding Plan** only — the general API billing mode is not supported. This feature is available for **Pro Trial**, **Pro**, **Pro+**, and **Ultra** users; Free and Teams plans are not supported.
</Note>

## Step 1: Install Qoder

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download and Install">
    * Go to the [Qoder website](https://qoder.com/download?utm_source=content\&utm_medium=doc\&utm_campaign=glm) and download the form that fits your workflow: **Qoder IDE**, **Qoder JetBrains plugin**, or **Qoder CLI**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="First Launch and Sign In">
    * In the top-right corner of the Qoder IDE, click the user icon — or use the keyboard shortcut `⌘ ⇧ ,` (macOS) / `Ctrl Shift ,` (Windows) — and choose **Sign In**.

    ![Qoder sign-in entry point](https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i3/O1CN01D9xH0z27ScrUgebgn_!!6000000007796-2-tps-2820-1836.png)

    * In the page that opens, click **Sign Up** at the bottom and complete registration, or sign up directly with your Google or GitHub account.
    * Return to the Qoder IDE. You can now use all features.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 2: Configure GLM in Qoder

Use your **Z.AI API Key** to add the GLM Coding Plan model in Qoder IDE.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Models Settings">
    * Click the **Qoder Settings** icon at the top-right of the Qoder window, then choose **Models** from the sidebar.

    ![Qoder IDE Settings → Models](https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i4/O1CN01Ouhmfz28cX2nGchJb_!!6000000007953-0-tps-2820-1836.jpg)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Custom Model">
    * Click **+ Add** to open the model creation dialog.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Configuration Details">
    * **Provider**: Select **Z.ai - International** or **Z.ai - China**
    * **Type**: Select **Coding plan**
    * **Model**: Choose the model you want to use from the dropdown
    * **API Key**: Enter your **Z.AI API Key**

    <Tip>
      Click **Get API Key** to open the Z.AI API Key management page in your browser.
    </Tip>

    ![Add Model dialog](https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i4/O1CN01o6WUmC1yQUTPDWH7P_!!6000000006573-0-tps-1130-916.jpg)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Validate and Save">
    * Click **Add**. Qoder will automatically verify the API key and connection.
    * On success, the GLM model appears in your custom models list and is ready to use in chat.
    * On failure, Qoder shows the error returned by Z.AI for troubleshooting.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 3: Get Started with Qoder + GLM

Once configured, switch to your newly added **GLM** model from the model selector at the bottom of the Chat panel — or in Quest mode — in Qoder IDE, and start chatting. You can then use GLM for feature implementation, code generation, refactoring, debugging, and multi-step agentic coding tasks.

![Using GLM-5 in Quest mode](https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i4/O1CN01pmhAbq1xQf0L5j2zh_!!6000000006438-0-tps-2042-1150.jpg)

## FAQ

### Connection Fails When Adding Model

* Verify that your **Z.AI API Key** is correct and active.
* Confirm that you have subscribed to the **GLM Coding Plan**.
* Check network connectivity and try again. If errors persist, review the error message shown in the **Add Model** dialog.

### Coding Plan worked in Qoder before, but after a while I can no longer switch to a Coding Plan model and the configuration is not editable. Why?

* **Cause**: New Qoder users get a free two-week **Qoder Pro Trial**. After it expires, the account automatically reverts to the free version, which no longer supports Coding Plan.
* **Solution**: Upgrade to **Qoder Pro Trial**, **Pro**, **Pro+**, or **Ultra**.

## Resources

* **Qoder Website**: [qoder.com](https://qoder.com/?utm_source=content\&utm_medium=doc\&utm_campaign=glm)
* **Using GLM in Qoder JetBrains plugin and Qoder CLI**: [Doc](https://help.aliyun.com/zh/model-studio/qoder-coding-plan)