7 AI Coding Tools Setup Guide: Use GLM Models with Claude Code, zcode, Copilot & More

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General Info

API Base URL: https://tinyapi.nykjsd.cn
Recommended Models: glm-5.2 (best quality), glm-5 (fast & lightweight)
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1. Claude Code (⭐ Recommended — Most Powerful AI Coding Assistant)

Claude Code by Anthropic understands your entire codebase, edits files across projects, and runs commands. Available as a terminal CLI, VS Code extension, JetBrains plugin, desktop app, and browser tool.

1.1 Installation

Official docs: https://code.claude.com/docs/zh-CN/overview

⚠️ Installation requires a VPN with a US region.

Recommended (requires Node.js 18+):

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npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

macOS / Linux / WSL:

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curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

Windows PowerShell:

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irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

Windows CMD:

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curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd

Homebrew (macOS):

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brew install --cask claude-code

After installation, restart your terminal and run claude to verify.

1.2 Configure Proxy API

Open or create the config file:

macOS / Linux: ~/.claude/settings.json
Windows: C:\Users\{YourUsername}\.claude\settings.json

⚠️ Use your actual username path, NOT Administrator.

Replace your_zhipu_api_key with your API key:

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{
  "env": {
    "ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN": "your_zhipu_api_key",
    "ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL": "https://tinyapi.nykjsd.cn",
    "ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_HAIKU_MODEL": "glm-5",
    "ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_OPUS_MODEL": "glm-5.2",
    "ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_SONNET_MODEL": "glm-5.2",
    "API_TIMEOUT_MS": "3000000",
    "CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC": 1
  },
  "model": "opus"
}

Also add to ~/.claude.json (Windows: UserDir/.claude.json):

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{
  "hasCompletedOnboarding": true
}

1.3 Verify

Restart terminal, navigate to your project, run claude. If prompted “Do you want to use this API key?”, select Yes.

1.4 VS Code / JetBrains Plugin

VS Code: Install “Claude Code” from the marketplace. Uses the same settings.json.
JetBrains IDE: Install from JetBrains Marketplace. Same config applies.

1.5 CCSwitch (Optional)

A visual config manager for Claude Code. Switch between multiple API providers easily.

📌 Optional — manual settings.json editing works fine.

Steps:

Open CCSwitch → Create Anthropic provider config
Paste the JSON above and save

2. zcode (Zhipu AI Coding Assistant)

zcode is Zhipu AI’s official coding assistant with native GLM model support. Available as a terminal tool and IDE plugin. Works with proxy API.

2.1 Installation

Option A: One-click helper (Recommended)

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npx @z_ai/coding-helper

Follow the prompts to auto-configure.

Option B: VS Code Plugin

Search “zcode” in the VS Code marketplace and install.

2.2 Configure Proxy API

zcode natively uses GLM models. With a proxy, configure a custom endpoint.

Create config file:

macOS / Linux: ~/.zcode/settings.json
Windows: C:\Users\{YourUsername}\.zcode\settings.json

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{
  "api_key": "***",
  "base_url": "https://tinyapi.nykjsd.cn/v1",
  "model": "glm-5.2",
  "timeout": 300
}

⚠️ Config path may vary by version. Use npx @z_ai/coding-helper for auto-setup.

2.3 Tips

Primary model: glm-5.2 (best quality)
Quick tasks: glm-5 (faster response)
Best GLM compatibility as an official Zhipu tool

3. GitHub Copilot

GitHub’s AI pair programmer, deeply integrated with VS Code, Visual Studio, and JetBrains IDEs.

3.1 Installation

VS Code: Search “GitHub Copilot” in extensions marketplace
JetBrains: Settings → Plugins → Search “GitHub Copilot”
Requires Copilot subscription ($10/month) or Copilot Free

3.2 Configure Proxy API

⚠️ Custom endpoint support is limited in Copilot. YMMV depending on version.

Add to VS Code settings.json:

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{
  "github.copilot.openai.endpoint": "https://tinyapi.nykjsd.cn/v1",
  "github.copilot.openai.key": "your-api-key",
  "github.copilot.model": "glm-5.2"
}

💡 If custom endpoints don’t work with Copilot, use Claude Code or Crush instead.

3.3 Verify

Open VS Code, trigger Copilot completion via right-click or keyboard shortcut.

4. opencode / Crush (Terminal AI Coding Assistant)

opencode (now renamed Crush) is a terminal-based AI coding assistant built with Go, maintained by the Charm team. Features a TUI, multi-model support, and custom API endpoints.

4.1 Installation

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# Homebrew
brew install charmbracelet/tap/crush

# NPM
npm install -g @charmland/crush

# Go
go install github.com/charmbracelet/crush@latest

# Windows (WinGet)
winget install charmbracelet.crush

# Windows (Scoop)
scoop bucket add charm https://github.com/charmbracelet/scoop-bucket.git
scoop install crush

4.2 Configure Proxy API

Create ~/.config/crush/crush.json (or .crush.json in your project):

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{
  "providers": {
    "openai": {
      "id": "openai",
      "name": "GLM Proxy",
      "base_url": "https://tinyapi.nykjsd.cn/v1",
      "type": "openai",
      "api_key": "***",
      "models": [
        { "id": "glm-5.2", "name": "GLM 5.2" },
        { "id": "glm-5", "name": "GLM 5" }
      ]
    }
  },
  "agents": {
    "coder": { "model": "glm-5.2" },
    "task": { "model": "glm-5.2" }
  }
}

Or use environment variables:

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export OPENAI_API_KEY="***"
export OPENAI_BASE_URL="https://tinyapi.nykjsd.cn/v1"

💡 Crush supports switching models mid-session — great for A/B testing.

4.3 Usage

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cd your-project
crush

5. CodeGPT (VS Code Plugin)

A VS Code plugin AI coding assistant with multi-model support and custom API endpoints.

5.1 Install

Search “CodeGPT” in the VS Code marketplace and install.

5.2 Configure API Key

Open %USERPROFILE%\.codex\ and edit auth.json:

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{
  "OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
}

5.3 Configure URL & Model

Edit config.toml in the same directory:

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model = "glm-5.2"
model_provider = "anyrouter"
preferred_auth_method = "apikey"
personality = "pragmatic"
model_reasoning_effort = "high"

[model_providers.anyrouter]
name = "Any Router"
base_url = "https://tinyapi.nykjsd.cn/v1"
wire_api = "responses"

5.4 Verify

Restart VS Code and test CodeGPT with a conversation.

6. Cursor

An AI-native code editor built on VS Code, with built-in AI coding features and custom model support.

⚠️ Requires Cursor Pro or higher. Free tier doesn’t support custom Base URL.

6.1 Install

Download from https://cursor.com

6.2 Configure Proxy API

Open Settings → File → Preferences → Open Cursor Settings

Find Models section → Override Model / Create New Model:

Setting	Value
Model Name	glm-5.2
Base URL	https://tinyapi.nykjsd.cn/v1
API Key	your-api-key
Model ID	glm-5.2

Or in settings JSON:

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{
  "cursor.customModels": [
    {
      "name": "GLM 5.2",
      "baseURL": "https://tinyapi.nykjsd.cn/v1",
      "apiKey": "***",
      "model": "glm-5.2"
    }
  ]
}

6.3 Verify

Open Cursor, press Ctrl+K / Cmd+K, select GLM 5.2 and test.

7. Trae (Pro Version)

An AI IDE by ByteDance, built on VS Code. Pro version supports custom models.

⚠️ Requires Pro version with custom model support.

7.1 Install

Download from https://www.trae.ai

7.2 Configure Proxy API

Edit config file: %APPDATA%\Trae\config.yaml

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model_settings:
  retries: 10
  timeout: 300

custom_models:
  - name: "GLM 5.2"
    provider: "openai"
    base_url: "https://tinyapi.nykjsd.cn/v1"
    api_key: "***"
    model: "glm-5.2"
    max_tokens: 32768

7.3 Verify

Restart Trae, open AI chat panel, select GLM 5.2 and test.

FAQ

Q: API timeout? A: Set timeout to 300+ seconds. Claude Code: API_TIMEOUT_MS. Other tools: adjust timeout in settings.

Q: Claude Code installation failed? A: Ensure VPN is on with US region. Run as admin in PowerShell/CMD. Or try npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code.

Q: Which model should I use? A: glm-5.2 for best quality. glm-5 for fast, lightweight tasks.

Q: Where to get an API Key? A: 👉 Purchase here — supports GLM, Claude, GPT, and more.

Q: Which tool do you recommend? A: Claude Code (⭐) is the most powerful. zcode has best GLM compatibility. Crush (opencode) is great for terminal lovers.

Q: What API protocol does the proxy support? A: Both OpenAI-compatible and Anthropic-compatible. Claude Code / zcode use Anthropic protocol. Cursor / CodeGPT / Crush use OpenAI protocol.

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