GLM 5.2: Everything You Need to Know
Zhipu AI's flagship coding model. Benchmarks, pricing, comparisons, and how-to guides — all in one place.
Quick Facts
What is GLM 5.2?
GLM 5.2 is a large language model developed by Zhipu AI (智谱AI), released in June 2026. It is designed specifically to excel at coding tasks, including multi-file planning, code generation, debugging, and agentic coding workflows.
The model features a unique "Coding Plan" capability — before writing code, it creates a structured plan across multiple files, similar to how a senior engineer would approach a complex task. This has attracted significant attention from developers using tools like OpenCode and Ollama.
GLM 5.2 is available through the Z.ai API and OpenRouter, and model weights are published on HuggingFace for local deployment. It competes directly with Claude Fable and Kimi 2.7 in the coding model space.