How do I get a Z.AI GLM API key?

Create an account at https://z.ai, open the API keys page, and generate a key. Then paste it into the Dracon key manager, where it is stored encrypted and used browser-direct.

Z.AI GLM API key setup

GLM models via Z.ai. Fast coding plans from $18/month (Lite).

Disclosure: the sign-up link in step 1 is a partner link — Dracon may earn a commission when you create an account through it. It never changes the price you pay, and Z.AI GLM's own site is always reachable directly at z.ai.

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 BYOK provider keys — 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

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