GLM MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install GLM in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add glm -e GLM_API_KEY=... -- npx -y glm-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "glm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "glm-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GLM_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the GLM MCP server do?

Run GLM (Zhipu/Z.ai) as a sub-agent in Claude Code or GitHub Copilot with its own read/write/edit/run loop, Opus-vs-GLM routing and diff/dry-run oversight.

Is the GLM MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does GLM run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add GLM to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add glm -e GLM_API_KEY=... -- npx -y glm-mcp

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