zai-cli

# Zai Cli ## Overview ZAI CLI provides access to Z.AI capabilities including image/video analysis, real-time web search, web page extraction, and GitHub code exploration. It integrates with Claude Code via MCP protocol for seamless AI-powered content analysis. ## Prerequisites - Node.js 18+ installed - Z_AI_API_KEY environment variable set - API key from https://z.ai/manage-apikey/apikey-list - Network access to Z.AI API endpoints ## Instructions 1. Obtain an API key from Z.AI platform 2. Export your API key: `export Z_AI_API_KEY="your-key"` 3. Run `npx zai-cli doctor` to verify setup 4. Use `npx zai-cli --help` to see available commands 5. Try basic commands like vision, search, read, or repo 6. Use `--help` on any subcommand for detailed options Access Z.AI capabilities via `npx zai-cli`. The CLI is self-documenting - use `--help` at any level. ## Output Default: **data-only** (raw output for token efficiency). Use `--output-format json` for `{ success, data, timestamp }` wrapping. ## Error Handling See `${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling. ## Examples See `${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples. ## Resources - [Z.AI Platform](https://z.ai/) - [Z.AI API Key Management](https://z.ai/manage-apikey/apikey-list) - [zai-cli npm Package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/zai-cli) - [Z.AI Documentation](https://docs.z.ai/) - [MCP Protocol Reference](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/)