How to connect Zhipu AI to ONLYOFFICE AI plugin

Good news! With the latest update, Zhipu AI has been integrated into our AI plugin, allowing you to add it as a provider and use it alongside other AI models within a single interface. Here’s how to get started.

About Zhipu AI

Zhipu AI is an advanced Chinese artificial intelligence based on large language models such as the bilingual GLM-130B and the conversational ChatGLM. It can generate and rewrite text, summarize content, translate between languages, explain information, answer questions, and even create images from text prompts, making it a powerful tool for various tasks.

Previously available in ONLYOFFICE as a ZhiPu Copilot plugin, it is now listed among other providers within the AI assistant. This integration makes it easier to access Zhipu’s features without installing separate plugins and lets you combine it with other AI models for a smoother workflow. Let’s see how to set it up in the ONLYOFFICE suite.

Connecting Zhipu AI to ONLYOFFICE

Step 1: Install the AI plugin

You can skip this step if you already use the AI plugin in ONLYOFFICE. If you are new to working with AI in our editors, you need to install it first.

• Open ONLYOFFICE Editors.
• Go to Plugins → Plugin Manager → Install or update the AI plugin.
• Close the Plugin Manager and enable the AI plugin among Background Plugins.

Step 2: Connect Zhipu AI

To get started with Zhipu AI in ONLYOFFICE, you need to have a valid API key that you can generate in your Zhipu account.

• Open the AI tab and click Settings. This will bring up the AI configuration window, where you can manage different AI models and assign them to specific tasks.
• Click Edit AI models in the bottom-right corner.

• Press + to add a new model to the list.

• Choose ZhiPu from the list of AI providers.

• Enter your API key in the corresponding field and click Update models list. You can now pick from the available Zhipu models based on your subscription and the type of tasks you plan to carry out with the AI assistant.

• Choose the required model and click OK.

Step 3: Configure the use of the Zhipu models

Once you’ve connected Zhipu AI models, the next step is to assign them to specific tasks. Go back to the AI tab and open Settings. Here, you can choose which models will be used for various tasks. The current version of the AI plugin has seven options: chatbot, summarization, translation, text analysis, image generation, OCR, vision.

Using Zhipu AI features in ONLYOFFICE

Once Zhipu AI is connected, you can use it for a wide range of tasks directly in your documents. Access its features either from the AI tab on the toolbar or by selecting text and opening the context menu with a right-click.

Using Zhipu AI in ONLYOFFICE, you can do different things:

• Get answers to your questions via chat;
• Summarize long texts into short versions;
• Translate content between languages;
• Rewrite and expand text or fix grammar;
• Generate new text and relevant keywords;
• Analyze words and meanings;
• Get formula explanations and data summaries in spreadsheets;
• Generate content ideas and outlines for your presentations.

Using Zhipu AI via the ONLYOFFICE AI agent (beta)

Another way to work with Zhipu AI is through the ONLYOFFICE AI agent. This is a floating panel available inside the ONLYOFFICE editors.

With AI agent, you can type a natural-language request instead of searching through menus. For example:

• “Summarize the selected text into 3 sentences”
• “Format the first paragraph as Heading 1”
• “Create a bar chart from A2:D20”

The agent remembers your previous inputs, so you can refine the result step by step.

How to call the agent:

• Press Ctrl + / to open the AI panel, or ⌘ + / if you use macOS
• Use Ctrl + Alt + / or ⌘ + ⌥ + / for macOS to reset the conversation history.
• Press Esc to close the panel.

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FAQ: Zhipu AI + ONLYOFFICE

Q. Do I need a Zhipu AI account to use it in ONLYOFFICE?

Yes. To connect Zhipu AI, you need a valid API key that you can generate in your Zhipu account. Once added in the AI plugin settings, you can assign it to tasks like chat, summarization, translation, image generation, and more.

Q. Does Zhipu AI work offline in ONLYOFFICE?

No. Zhipu AI is a cloud-based service, so you need an active internet connection to send requests and get responses. If you are looking for offline usage, consider local providers like Ollama or LM Studio.

Q. Is my data secure when using Zhipu AI?

All requests are processed by Zhipu’s servers. ONLYOFFICE does not store or share your prompts or documents. For sensitive data, check Zhipu’s privacy policy and compliance documentation to ensure it meets your organization’s requirements.

Q. Can I use Zhipu AI alongside other AI providers in ONLYOFFICE?

Absolutely. The AI plugin supports multiple providers at once. You can combine Zhipu with other models (e.g., OpenAI, DeepSeek, Mistral AI) and assign each to specific tasks such as translation, OCR, or text analysis.

Q. Can I completely disable AI assistant in ONLYOFFICE if I don’t need it?

Yes. AI features in ONLYOFFICE are optional. You can remove the AI plugin in the Plugin Manager or disable it in the Background plugins menu at any time, and no AI requests will be processed. This way you can keep using ONLYOFFICE with its native editing and collaboration features, without any AI integration.