ZCode Review: Claude Code from GLM Makers
- ZCode is a new coding tool from the makers of GLM
- Users have raised concerns about its closed-source nature and potential security risks
- The tool offers integrations with popular CLI-based agents and a desktop app
The Buzz Score
The Internet’s Verdict: 60% Skeptical, 40% Hyped
User Concerns
Some users have expressed concerns about the closed-source nature of ZCode, citing potential security risks and the obligation of Chinese companies to cooperate with state intelligence.
I don’t find a closed-source Chinese agent system trustworthy. It is essentially a black box with full user permissions, meaning you are just handing over your entire system to a Chinese-owned server.
Pricing Model
Others have criticized the pricing model, which includes a “base usage allowance” that is not clearly defined.
It’s impressive all these companies are getting away with ‘base usage allowance included’ or ‘standard limits’, layering the higher plans as a multiplier of that ‘base’ but never disclosing what it is.
Integrations and Features
ZCode offers integrations with nearly all popular CLI-based agents, making it a viable option for those who prefer a desktop app.
Z.ai documents integrations with nearly all the popular CLI-based agents: https://docs.z.ai/devpack/tool/others
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