Accessing 100 Million Free GLM-5.3 Tokens via ZCode

The Free Token Grant

Z AI has launched a second round of its "ZCode Weekend Build" event, providing 50,000 new users with 100 million free GLM-5.3 tokens. This offer is strictly limited to new accounts and must be used within the ZCode desktop application. Unlike standard API-based access, these tokens are tied to the ZCode environment and expire immediately when the event concludes on August 23 at 6:00 p.m. Pacific time. The grant functions as a high-capacity daily allowance rather than a one-time lump sum, resetting at the end of each day during the event window.

Using the ZCode Environment

ZCode is a specialized agentic development environment designed specifically for the GLM model architecture. To maximize the token grant, users should utilize the built-in "Goal Mode," which manages task lists, progress tracking, and sub-agent exploration. The tool includes native project indexing, MCP server support, and browser automation. Users should avoid simple "toy" prompts and instead focus on complex tasks like codebase auditing for vulnerabilities, which is a primary specialization of the GLM-5.3 model.

Strategic Usage and Limitations

• Eligibility: The offer is restricted to new users without an active coding plan.
• Platform: Tokens are non-transferable and cannot be used with external tools like Claude Code, Cline, or custom API scripts.
• Off-Peak Optimization: ZCode offers a 50% discount on token costs for calls made outside of peak hours (2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. UTC+8 on weekdays), which effectively doubles the available quota.
• Security: Users should exercise caution and avoid uploading private company code, secrets, or sensitive customer data to the free promotional endpoint.
• Post-Event Access: After the event, new users retain access to a standard 5-day trial providing 3 million GLM-5.3 tokens and 2 million GLM-5 Turbo tokens daily.