Z.AI GLM API key setup
GLM models via Z.ai. Fast coding plans from $18/month (Lite).
Get your key
- Open the Z.AI GLM API keys page: z.ai/subscribe?ic=FD6ODRFLIG partner link
- Create an account and generate an API key.
- Paste it into the Dracon key manager — stored encrypted (AES-256-GCM), used browser-direct, works in every Dracon tool.
Free tier
Yes. GLM family open model free in Z.ai chat consumer product; API is paid no credit card required
Rate limits: Varies by plan
Connection details
- Base URL
https://api.z.ai/api/paas/v4- API shape
- OpenAI-compatible
- Env var
ZAI_API_KEY- Models
- glm-4.6, glm-4.5-air
- Model lineup
- GLM-5.1, GLM-5, GLM-4.5 Air