ZCode
ZCode is Z.ai's open-source AI coding workspace and official harness for GLM-5.3, with a desktop app, web interface and terminal agent that run multiple agents on long goals, plus control from WeChat, Feishu or Telegram.
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About ZCode
ZCode is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. ZCode is Z.ai's open-source AI coding workspace and official harness for GLM-5.3, with a desktop app, web interface and terminal agent that run multiple agents on long goals, plus control from WeChat, Feishu or Telegram. Pricing, as the maker states it: Free, open-source app (Apache-2.0); Z.ai's GLM Coding Plan subscriptions (Lite, Pro, Max) are sold separately on z.ai. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-20.
ZCode at a glance
- Category: Coding
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Free, open-source app (Apache-2.0); Z.ai's GLM Coding Plan subscriptions (Lite, Pro, Max) are sold separately on z.ai (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: zai-org/ZCode · 8,014 stars (as of Oct 20, 2026)
- Official site: zcode.z.ai/en
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 20, 2026
ZCode FAQ
What is ZCode?
ZCode is Z.ai's open-source AI coding workspace and official harness for GLM-5.3, with a desktop app, web interface and terminal agent that run multiple agents on long goals, plus control from WeChat, Feishu or Telegram.
How much does ZCode cost?
ZCode's pricing, as the maker states it: Free, open-source app (Apache-2.0); Z.ai's GLM Coding Plan subscriptions (Lite, Pro, Max) are sold separately on z.ai. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Where can I find ZCode's source code?
On GitHub at zai-org/ZCode, which had 8,014 stars as of Oct 20, 2026.
What are alternatives to ZCode?
Similar tools include OpenAI Codex CLI, opencode, Crush, Coddo, Pi and gptme.
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