How to Use GLM 5.2 Inside Claude Code in 5 Minutes

Name: How to Use GLM 5.2 Inside Claude Code in 5 Minutes
Uploaded: 2026-06-24T00:28:18.000Z
Duration: 8 min 26 s

Installation and Setup of Visual Studio Code for Cloud Code

Installing Visual Studio Code

Begin by installing Visual Studio Code, an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that allows you to use Cloud Code in a unified workspace.

The installation is free, making it accessible for all users.

Setting Up Cloud Code Extension

After installation, navigate to the extensions section in VS Code to install the Cloud Code extension.

Create a new folder named .Claude and add a file called settings.json within this folder.

Configuring settings.json

Copy and paste the provided configuration into your settings.json. A link will be available in the video description for easy access.

Set the base URL for Anthropic to https://openrouter.ai/api, which is necessary for API key integration.

API Key Generation and Configuration

Creating an OpenRouter Account

Generating Your API Key

In your profile on OpenRouter, navigate to "API keys" and create a new key. Name it appropriately (e.g., "API key for Claude").

Leave rate limits and credit limits as default; set expiration date if desired but typically keep it without expiration.

Integrating API Key into Cloud Code

Copy your newly created API key back into your settings.json file, replacing any placeholder text.

Using GLM 5.2 Model with Cloud Code

Switching Models

After saving changes, open a new instance of Cloud Code to interact with the GLM 5.2 model seamlessly.

Testing Functionality

To verify functionality, type "hello" in the interface; you should receive a response confirming that everything is operational.

Video description

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