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ZCode Launches as Chinese Rival to Claude Code

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

ZCode, a coding assistant from the makers of GLM, has launched as a competitor to Anthropic's Claude Code. The tool aims to provide AI-powered code generation and assistance for developers. It is currently available in Chinese and English, targeting both local and global markets.

Meridian48 take
ZCode enters a crowded market of AI coding assistants, but its Chinese origins and GLM pedigree may give it an edge in localizing for developers in China.
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