Using GLM-4.7 in OpenClaw
You ask for a plan. You get a one-liner. You ask for a summary. You get a rephrase. Your AI talks. It doesn't think.
That's the gap. GLM-4.7 closes it.
OpenClaw added GLM-4.7 in 2026—one of the most capable open models you can run. If you're using your assistant for real work, not novelty chats, this is the upgrade that actually matters.
The Problem: Chatty, Not Useful
Most models are trained to respond. Not to execute.
You want:
- A 5-step plan. You get: "You should do this."
- A summary of the thread. You get: A slightly shorter version of the last message.
- Help organizing your notes. You get: A suggestion. No action.
You're not getting a thinking partner. You're getting a smart reply generator. And you're the one doing the real work.
The Solution: GLM-4.7
GLM-4.7 (Z.ai) is built for outcomes, not just output:
- Understands long context — Real conversations. Real threads. Real documents.
- Multi-step reasoning — Breaks down your request. Plans. Executes. Follows through.
- Tool-driven workflows — Knows when to use tools. Coordinates steps. Doesn't just generate text.
- Stays coherent — Remembers what you meant. Doesn't forget midway.
It's the difference between "here's a reply" and "here's what I did."
What You Actually Get
Better Plans, Not Generic Advice
Instead of "do this," you get:
- "Here's a 5-step plan based on what you asked."
- "I checked these details. Here's the clear summary."
- "Best approach: X. Here's why."
Structure. Context. Follow-through. That's the bar.
Real Workflow Help
OpenClaw isn't a chat app. It manages files. Sends emails. Plans tasks. Reads documents. GLM-4.7 is built for that. It knows when to act and when to think. Summaries feel useful. Drafts feel usable. Calendars and reminders actually get handled.
Fewer Repeat Instructions
Simpler models: reply fast, miss the point. You re-explain. You clarify. You babysit. GLM-4.7 holds context. Understands intent. Sticks to the task. You ask once. You get closer to what you wanted.
Who This Is For
GLM-4.7 shines when you:
✔ Use OpenClaw for real work — planning, research, organizing, multi-step tasks ✔ Need outcomes, not just answers ✔ Want to avoid vendor lock-in — open model, open platform ✔ Run agent-style workflows — sequences of actions, not one-shot Q&A
If that's you, switching is a low-effort upgrade with a real payoff.
Why It Matters
No lock-in. GLM-4.7 is open. OpenClaw is open. You're not tied to a single AI vendor.
Built for agents. When your assistant needs to do things—not just talk—GLM-4.7's tool coordination and reasoning actually deliver.
Less chatty, more useful. Your assistant becomes a doing partner. Not a toy.
The Bottom Line
OpenClaw + GLM-4.7 = flexibility + real problem-solving. Same assistant. Smarter brain. Better results.
Your call.