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.
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1---2name: helixdevelopment-helixagent-zai-cli3description: Zai Cli4---56# Zai Cli78## Overview910ZAI 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.1112## Prerequisites1314- Node.js 18+ installed15- Z_AI_API_KEY environment variable set16- API key from https://z.ai/manage-apikey/apikey-list17- Network access to Z.AI API endpoints1819## Instructions20211. Obtain an API key from Z.AI platform222. Export your API key: `export Z_AI_API_KEY="your-key"`233. Run `npx zai-cli doctor` to verify setup244. Use `npx zai-cli --help` to see available commands255. Try basic commands like vision, search, read, or repo266. Use `--help` on any subcommand for detailed options2728Access Z.AI capabilities via `npx zai-cli`. The CLI is self-documenting - use `--help` at any level.2930## Output3132Default: **data-only** (raw output for token efficiency).33Use `--output-format json` for `{ success, data, timestamp }` wrapping.3435## Error Handling3637See `{baseDir}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.3839## Examples4041See `{baseDir}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.4243## Resources4445- [Z.AI Platform](https://z.ai/)46- [Z.AI API Key Management](https://z.ai/manage-apikey/apikey-list)47- [zai-cli npm Package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/zai-cli)48- [Z.AI Documentation](https://docs.z.ai/)49- [MCP Protocol Reference](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/)5051---52> Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/helixdevelopment) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.53<!-- tomevault:4.0:skill_md:2026-04-16 -->
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