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GLM Models
GLM models from Z.ai are used for agentic engineering, tool use, coding, and reasoning workflows.
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Agents
Use this family hub to compare GLM variants for agents workflows, then open the detail page for deeper deployment notes.
Code
Use this family hub to compare GLM variants for code workflows, then open the detail page for deeper deployment notes.
Reasoning
Use this family hub to compare GLM variants for reasoning workflows, then open the detail page for deeper deployment notes.
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| Model | Type | Best for | Local runner notes | License | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLM-5.1 | Agents | Teams evaluating open-weight models for tool-calling, software engineering, and agent systems. | Full model is server-class; smaller Air or Flash style variants are usually better for local testing. | Check model card | Open |
| GLM-4.5 | Agents | Teams comparing prior GLM releases with current GLM-5.1 behavior. | Full model is server-class; Air or quantized builds are more practical. | Check model card | Open |