What is Coding Plan
Coding Plan refers to developer-focused tiers from major Chinese model vendors, typically offering higher API quotas and better pricing. For OpenClaw users who want to use regional models, it is often the most cost-effective entry point.
Major Chinese providers via OpenClaw
| Provider | Typical use |
|---|---|
| DeepSeek | Coding, reasoning, cost-effective |
| Zhipu GLM | Enterprise docs, team collaboration |
| Kimi | Long context, document processing |
| Tongyi Qianwen | Alibaba ecosystem, DingTalk integration |
| Volcengine Ark | ByteDance ecosystem, Feishu integration |
Configure DeepSeek in OpenClaw
After obtaining your API key from DeepSeek Platform:
openclaw config set model.provider deepseek
openclaw config set model.api_key sk-your-key-here
openclaw config set model.name deepseek-chat
Validate the setup:
openclaw config list
openclaw doctor
Run a quick test:
openclaw run --prompt "Introduce yourself in one sentence"
Choose by scenario, not ranking
| Your main scenario | Recommended first | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Feishu + Chinese docs | Volcengine Ark / Kimi | Feishu integration, strong Chinese |
| DingTalk + Alibaba Cloud | Tongyi Qianwen | Native DingTalk support |
| Code + technical tasks | DeepSeek | Strong coding and reasoning, low cost |
| Enterprise docs + teamwork | Zhipu GLM | Solid API docs, enterprise support |
| Just get it working | Any you can access easily | A working model matters more than the “best” one |
When to add international routes
If you already have a stable Chinese provider and start needing:
- Stronger cross-language handling (English, Japanese, etc.)
- Larger context windows
- More complex reasoning chains
- Fallback and multi-model routing
Consider adding OpenAI or Anthropic as complementary routes—you do not need them from day one.
Next steps
- Model overview
- Model router and fallback
- Cost control
- Official docs → docs.openclaw.ai
- Issues → GitHub Issues