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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