Claude Bridge

An MCP server that enables collaboration between Claude Code and Z.ai's GLM models — use Claude Opus for planning while GLM handles implementation.

Combine the strengths of Claude Code and Z.ai's GLM in one workflow. This MCP server lets Opus handle high-level planning while GLM tackles implementation — coordinated through a shared task queue, running simultaneously in separate terminals. Run Claude Code with your Max subscription or API for architecture, and Claude Code with Z.ai (GLM) for execution — both working together at the same time.

Why This Exists

You have a Claude subscription but you're hitting limits. Getting a second Claude subscription is pricey — but a Z.ai subscription costs less and GLM codes just as well as Sonnet.

The question: How do you make Claude and GLM work together?

The answer: Claude Bridge. An MCP server that coordinates both through a shared task queue.

┌─────────────────────────┐                    ┌─────────────────────────┐
│   Terminal 1            │                    │   Terminal 2            │
│   Claude Opus           │                    │   Z.ai GLM              │
│   (Architect)           │                    │   (Executor)            │
│                         │    Claude Bridge   │                         │
│   • Plans features      │◄──────────────────►│   • Pulls tasks         │
│   • Designs architecture│    (Shared Queue)  │   • Writes code         │
│   • Makes decisions     │                    │   • Reports back        │
└─────────────────────────┘                    └─────────────────────────┘

Quick Example

Terminal 1 (Opus): "Push a task to implement JWT authentication"

Terminal 2 (GLM): "Pull the next task" → implements → "Complete the task"

Terminal 1: "What did the executor complete?" → reviews results

Features

Task Queue — Priority-based with dependencies and categories
Shared State — Project focus and decisions visible to both
Session Context — Resume where you left off
Clarifications — Executor asks questions, Architect responds
Token-Conscious — Designed to minimize Opus usage

Quick Start

# 1. Clone and build
git clone https://github.com/Joncik91/claude-bridge-server.git
cd claude-bridge-server
./setup.sh          # or setup.bat on Windows

# 2. See GUIDE.md for:
#    - Claude Code MCP configuration
#    - Terminal profile setup (use-max / use-glm functions)
#    - Project initialization

Requirements

Node.js 18+
Claude Code CLI
Z.ai account with GLM access
Two terminal windows

Documentation

GUIDE.md — Complete setup, terminal configuration, usage, and troubleshooting

Works with Other MCP Clients Too

While designed for Claude + GLM, the bridge is a standard MCP server — it works with any MCP-compatible CLI:

Two Claude Code instances (different subscriptions)
Gemini CLI
OpenCode
Qwen Code
Any other MCP client

License

MIT — see LICENSE

Acknowledgments

Built for Claude Code by Anthropic
Designed for Z.ai GLM integration

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