Z.ai Builder Series · Build with GLM 5.1

GLM 5.1 just dropped.

We're inviting developers to build real-world AI use cases using an agent-first model designed for long-horizon reasoning, coding, and multi-step workflows.

This is a 1-week async build event focused on shipping real projects.

build something real, and have it seen!

Selected projects will be featured by Z.ai and shared across the dev ecosystem.

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⚡ About GLM 5.1

Z.ai, founded in 2019, is a leading foundation model company behind the GLM series. Its latest model, GLM 5.1, is the undisputed leader in the open-source domain, excelling in long-horizon tasks. With a 50% performance boost over its predecessor GLM-5, it demonstrates engineer-level mastery, achieving results comparable to frontier models in complex, multi-step tasks at 1/7 the cost.

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🎁 Rewards

🏆 Grand Prize — $5,000

From Top 3

Awarded to the project with the strongest community engagement:
**≥150 reposts + ≥2,000 likes on X (**from @zai_org repost)
Authenticity of engagement will be considered.

🟡 Builder Award (Top 5)

GLM Max Quarterly Plan (>$15K API value)
- By panel of judges

🟠 Showcase Award (Top 3)

Featured on Z.ai X & website
- Selected from Top 5 by judges

📋 Full rewards & judging details

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🌊 Why join

• Build something you can actually show
• Get your project in front of real builders and the Z.ai team
• Be part of the first wave of GLM 5.1 use cases
• Turn your project into something visible across the X & dev ecosystem

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📅 Timeline

Mar 30 – Apr 6

Async build · Submit anytime

Final winners will be announced on April 9, 2026.

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🚀 How to Participate

👉 Full builder guide

👉 Join Discord for discussion, Q&A

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🔚

Build something real.

Ship it.

Make it visible.

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Community Host

​AI Valley is a community supporting exceptional first-generation builders, founders, and researchers through curated hackathons, workshops, and gatherings across AI and emerging technology.

​🌐 https://aivalley.io
📅 https://lu.ma/aivalley
👥 https://discord.gg/QESCnSUPC9
📰 https://aivalleyio.substack.com