coding-helper - Z.AI & MiniMax API Manager for Claude Code


A powerful CLI tool and Claude Code plugin for seamless management of Z.AI (GLM) and MiniMax API providers. Switch between providers, manage multiple accounts, track usage, rotate API keys, and monitor quotas directly from your terminal.

What is coding-helper?

coding-helper is a developer utility that enables Claude Code users to switch between Z.AI (GLM) and MiniMax API providers without code changes. It provides a unified CLI interface for:

- Provider switching - Toggle between Z.AI and MiniMax instantly
- Multi-account management - Configure and switch between multiple API accounts
- API key rotation - Automatic rotation with configurable strategies
- Usage tracking - Monitor quotas, costs, and consumption in real-time
- Web dashboard - Visual interface for monitoring (v2.0+)

Features

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| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Unified CLI | Configure and switch providers with simple commands |
| Interactive Setup | Guided configuration wizard |
| Multi-Account Support | Manage multiple accounts per provider |
| API Key Rotation | Round-robin, least-used, or priority strategies |

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| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Real-time Usage | Monitor API consumption instantly |
| Usage History | Visualize patterns over last 30 days |
| Cost Estimation | Calculate costs for different models |
| Alert System | Get notified when approaching limits |

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| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Shell Completion | Full tab completion for bash, zsh, fish |
| Claude Code Plugin | Native /imbios: slash commands |
| Configuration Profiles | Switch between configurations |
| Web Dashboard | Visual monitoring on port 3456 |

Quick Start

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``bash


Install via npm

npm install -g @imbios/coding-helper

Or via bun (recommended)

bun install -g @imbios/coding-helper

Run directly with npx

npx @imbios/coding-helper config
`

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`bash


Configure API providers

imbios config

Switch between providers

imbios switch zai # Use Z.AI (GLM)
imbios switch minimax # Use MiniMax

Check status

imbios status

View usage

imbios usage
`

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After installation, use slash commands in Claude Code:

`
/imbios:status - Show current provider and API status
/imbios:usage - Query usage for active provider
/imbios:switch - Switch between providers
/imbios:models - List available models
/imbios:test - Test API connection
`

Supported Models

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| Model | Tier | Use Case |
|-------|------|----------|
| GLM-4.7 | Opus | Most capable, complex tasks |
| GLM-4.5-Air | Haiku | Fast, efficient responses |

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| Model | Tier | Use Case |
|-------|------|----------|
| MiniMax-M2.1 | Opus/Sonnet | Latest flagship model |
| MiniMax-M2 | Haiku | Efficient, cost-effective |

Commands Reference

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| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| imbios config | Interactive provider configuration |
| imbios switch | Switch active provider (zai/minimax) |
| imbios status | Show current provider and status |
| imbios usage | Query usage statistics |
| imbios history | Show usage history (30 days) |
| imbios cost [model] | Estimate costs for models |
| imbios test | Test API connection |
| imbios doctor | Diagnose configuration issues |

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| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| imbios account list | List all configured accounts |
| imbios account add | Add new API account |
| imbios account switch | Switch to specific account |
| imbios account remove | Remove an account |

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`bash


Rotate to next available key


imbios rotate zai
imbios rotate minimax
`

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`bash


Start dashboard (default port 3456)

imbios dashboard start

Custom port

imbios dashboard start 8080

Check status

imbios dashboard status
`

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`bash


List alerts

imbios alert list

Add new alert

imbios alert add

Enable/disable alerts

imbios alert enable
imbios alert disable
`

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`bash


Generate completion for your shell


imbios completion bash >> ~/.bashrc
imbios completion zsh >> ~/.zshrc
imbios completion fish > ~/.config/fish/completions/imbios.fish
`

Environment Variables

When active, coding-helper sets:

`bash
ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=
ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=
ANTHROPIC_MODEL=
API_TIMEOUT_MS=3000000
`

Export for shell integration:

`bash
eval "$(imbios env export)"
`

Configuration Files

- Primary: ~/.claude/imbios.json
- Profiles: ~/.claude/imbios-profiles.json
- v2.0 Config: ~/.claude/imbios-v2.json

Installation from Source

`bash
git clone https://github.com/ImBIOS/coding-helper.git
cd coding-helper
bun install
bun run build
./bin/imbios.js config
`

Requirements

- Runtime: Bun 1.2.0+ or Node.js 18+
- Shell: Bash, Zsh, or Fish
- OS: Linux, macOS, Windows (WSL)

Technology Stack

- Language: TypeScript (ES2022)
- Runtime: Bun (primary), Node.js (fallback)
- CLI Framework: Inquirer.js
- Code Quality: Biome with Ultracite preset

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

- NPM Package: @imbios/coding-helper
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Author: ImBIOS

Keywords

anthropic-api, claude-code, glm, minimax, api-client, cli-tool, provider-management, api-key-rotation, usage-tracking, shell-completion, multi-account, developer-tools, ai-assistant, terminal-tool, zai-api, glmmodel, bun, typescript