Z.ai Builder Sprint · 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.

⚡ About GLM 5.1

Z.ai, founded in 2019, is a foundation model company behind the GLM series.

Its latest model, GLM 5.1, is a leading open-source model with strong performance on long-horizon tasks. Compared to GLM-5, it delivers around a 50% performance improvement, demonstrating solid capability on complex, multi-step workflows.

In many scenarios, GLM 5.1 achieves performance comparable to frontier models, while offering significantly improved efficiency.

🎁 Rewards

🏆 $5,000 Grand Prize

Projects are expected to reach a minimum level of community traction on X:

350+ reposts
3,000+ likes

If multiple projects meet this threshold, priority will be based on system complexity: effective tool use, context handoffs, running hours.

Authenticity of engagement will be taken into account.

All approved participants

GLM Pro (monthly plan): 15x usage of the Claude Pro

Upon submission (GitHub + X thread)

GLM Pro (1-month plan)
Additional credits

Selected projects

GLM Max (quarterly plan): high-usage tier (>$10K in API value)
⭐ Official feature by Z.ai (X + ecosystem visibility)

Top projects may receive additional visibility and follow-up opportunities with the Z.ai team.

🌊 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

💡 What you can build

AI agents for multi-step workflows
Coding copilots / debugging assistants
Automation systems
Data pipelines or tools

Or anything that pushes GLM 5.1 into real-world use.

🚀 What you’ll do

Build ANYTHING you want with GLM 5.1
Ship it publicly:
- GitHub repo
- X thread (required)
Show a clear, practical application

📅 Timeline

Mar 30 – Apr 5

Async build · Submit anytime

Final winners will be announced within 14 days after submission closes.

🧩 Format

1-week async sprint
Discord for discussion
No teams required

Just build and ship.

🔚

Build something real.

Ship it.

Make it visible.

Community Host

AI Valley is a community rooted in supporting exceptional first-generation builders, founders, and creators. We curate environments where ambitious people meet collaborators, mentors, and opportunities through hackathons, workshops, and intimate gatherings across AI, tech, and the arts. If you care about who you build with as much as what you build, this is your place.

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