GLM Code: FASTEST & BEST AI Coder + Opensource! The End of ClaudeCode!

Key Concepts:

• GLM 4.5: An open-source Chinese language model known for its coding performance.
• Cloud Code: A coding environment (presumably within a terminal).
• Open Code: An open-source alternative to Cloud Code, featuring a terminal UI and LSP support.
• Coding Light Plan: A paid plan offering access to GLM 4.5 within Cloud Code.
• Rate Limits: Restrictions on the number of requests that can be made to an API within a certain timeframe.
• Reduced Context: Limitation on the amount of information the model can consider when generating code.
• LSP (Language Server Protocol): A protocol that enables code editors and IDEs to provide language-specific features like autocompletion, go-to-definition, and find-all-references.
• Open Router: A platform that provides access to various AI models, including a free API for GLM 4.5 Air.
• Agentic Tasks: Tasks that require an AI agent to perform multiple steps and make decisions to achieve a goal.

1. Introduction to GLM 4.5 and its Advantages

• The video addresses issues with cloud code, such as rate limits and reduced context, which negatively impact agentic performance.
• GLM 4.5, an open-source Chinese model released a month prior, is presented as a solution due to its strong coding performance in reasoning, code generation, debugging, and multi-step agentic tasks.
• It is compared favorably to models like Claude Sonnet, offering similar or better performance at a lower cost.
• The video highlights that GLM 4.5 can be used directly within cloud code.

2. Accessing GLM 4.5 through Cloud Code (Paid Method)

• Many developers are switching to GLM due to a new, discounted $3/month plan.
• This plan offers up to 120 prompts every 5 hours and direct access to GLM 4.5, addressing rate limits and reduced context issues.
• The setup involves installing Cloud Code using npm install in the command prompt.
• After installation, Cloud Code can be opened by navigating to the project directory and using the Claude command in the terminal.
• The "coding light model card" should be selected in the backend to use the paid plan.

3. Omas AI Advertisement

• Omas AI is introduced as a sponsor, described as a no-code platform for building voice-powered AI sales agents.
• Key features include customization, custom rules for agent behavior (e.g., upselling, capturing customer details), and Shopify integration for adding items directly to the customer's cart.
• Seamless handoff to human support is also available.
• A magic link feature allows sharing the AI agent on various platforms.
• Example conversation with an AI agent named JB is provided.

4. Open Code: An Open-Source Alternative

• Open Code is presented as an open-source alternative to Cloud Code, offering features not available in Cloud Code.
• Installation is done via a get started command pasted into the terminal.
• The open code command opens Open Code.
• The open code o login command allows selecting different model providers.
• GLM 4.5 can be used with Open Code by setting Enthropic as the base URL and using the GLM provider.
• Open Router is another option, providing a free API for GLM 4.5 Air (with potentially lower performance than the original).

5. Advantages of Open Code over Cloud Code

• Open-source nature.
• Responsive, themable terminal UI.
• LSP (Language Server Protocol) enabled, providing smarter language-aware code.
• Multi-session support, allowing multiple agents to run in parallel.

6. Demonstration of GLM 4.5 with Open Code

• A prompt to build a time management app is used to demonstrate GLM 4.5's capabilities within Open Code.
• The model generates the project structure, implements features, and builds the app.
• The generated UI is described as "pretty nice looking" and potentially better than what Claude Sonnet would produce.
• A comparison is made between a SAS landing page generated by Cloud Code (described as "dull") and one generated by Open Code with GLM 4.5 (described as having better styling and formatting).

7. Conclusion and Call to Action

• Switching to the GLM 4.5 model is recommended.
• Viewers are encouraged to support the channel through Super Thanks or by joining the private Discord.
• The GLM coder is accessible through Cloud Code or Open Code.
• The discounted plan is available for a limited time.
• Viewers are encouraged to check the links in the description, subscribe, turn on notifications, like the video, and watch previous videos.

8. Notable Quotes:

• "This looks a lot better. Styling, formatting, everything. a part of this is a lot cleaner and this is why I believe a switch over to the GLM 4.5 model is something that you should definitely consider at this point."

9. Technical Terms and Concepts:

• GLM 4.5: An open-source Chinese language model.
• Cloud Code: A coding environment.
• Open Code: An open-source alternative to Cloud Code.
• Coding Light Plan: A paid plan for accessing GLM 4.5 within Cloud Code.
• Rate Limits: Restrictions on API usage.
• Reduced Context: Limitation on the information a model can consider.
• LSP (Language Server Protocol): Enables language-specific features in code editors.
• Open Router: A platform providing access to various AI models.
• Agentic Tasks: Multi-step tasks requiring AI decision-making.

10. Synthesis/Conclusion:

The video advocates for using the GLM 4.5 language model for coding tasks, highlighting its superior performance and cost-effectiveness compared to alternatives like Claude Sonnet. It presents two methods for accessing GLM 4.5: a paid plan within Cloud Code and a free option through Open Code, an open-source alternative with enhanced features like LSP support and a themable UI. The video concludes with a strong recommendation to consider switching to GLM 4.5 and encourages viewers to explore the resources and links provided.