Claude Code CLI with GLM-4.5 (www.nibzard.com)

Zhipu AI has launched GLM-4.5, a new model with native support for Claude’s API format, enabling seamless integration with existing Claude tools. This development allows developers to run the Claude Code CLI using Zhipu’s API in parallel with their current Anthropic-powered Claude Max CLI installation without conflicts. The new command, `claude-zhipu`, operates independently, letting users leverage Zhipu’s infrastructure alongside their original Anthropic setup. Technically, this is facilitated through a wrapper script and separate configuration, ensuring isolated environments and secure API key management. Installation requires Node.js and sets up the CLI with environment variables pointing to Zhipu’s API endpoint. Users benefit from flexibility, as they can update the adapter independently and maintain access to both APIs for experimentation or failover. This dual-CLI approach empowers the AI/ML community to compare and integrate different large language model backends efficiently, fostering innovation and resilience in AI tooling.