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An open-source AI coding assistant with smart completion and development help
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Cline
Delegate multi-step coding tasks to an AI agent in your editor
Cline is an open-source AI coding agent for developers who need help beyond autocomplete. It can inspect codebases, edit files, run approved terminal commands, use browser tasks, and connect to preferred models or MCP tools through a task-focused workflow.
Updated
2026-08-26
Platforms
VS Code / Web
Free
Cline is open source; model and API-provider costs may apply.
* Pricing is for reference only; see the official site for current pricing.
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Cline Key Features
Agentic Coding
Inspect projects, make changes, and help carry implementation work through to review.
Controlled Automation
Run approved commands and browser actions while keeping consequential steps visible to the developer.
MCP Connections
Extend the agent with configured Model Context Protocol tools and services for broader workflows.
Task Collaboration
Discuss plans, answer agent questions, and direct work through a task-focused conversation.
Cline Best For
Developers
Inspect repositories, edit files, and implement multi-step coding tasks.
Software engineers
Run approved terminal and browser tasks while reviewing agent actions.
MCP tool users
Connect external tools and services to coding workflows.
Pros
- Open-source agent for editor-based coding tasks
- Supports multiple model providers and compatible endpoints
- Keeps terminal and browser actions reviewable
- Extensible through Model Context Protocol connections
Considerations
- API or model usage can create separate costs
- Agentic workflows need careful approval and review
- Setup and model selection can be technical
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