Cline

Cline

Cline AI Coding Agent
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About

Autopilot is an open-source terminal coding agent and SDK for developers working in Git repositories. It reads a repository, plans tasks, edits files and runs commands, with plan, edit and automatic-approval modes. It connects to 25+ hosted model providers using your own credentials, supports local models through Ollama and LM Studio, and works with OpenAI-compatible endpoints. Autopilot runs on macOS, Linux and Windows for interactive sessions and unattended server jobs with runtime, token and cost budgets, checkpoint recovery and email notifications. It supports MCP servers, language-server features, hooks and local memory. Its headless SDK and JSONL-over-stdio RPC enable integration into other applications. On OpenRouter, subagents can run in read-only Hotcell sandboxes with short-lived, spend-capped tokens instead of the provider key. Autopilot is free and MIT-licensed; model-provider usage may incur separate charges.

About

Cline is an open-source AI coding agent that helps developers understand, modify, and automate software development tasks directly from their IDE, terminal, or embedded applications. The platform supports coordinated code editing, bash command execution, planning, and autonomous workflows while giving developers control over every step of the process. Cline works with major AI models including Claude, GPT, Gemini, Mistral, DeepSeek, Ollama, and any OpenAI-compatible API without locking users into a single provider. Developers can use Cline to refactor large codebases, automate repetitive engineering tasks, integrate with CI/CD pipelines, and extend functionality through plugins and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The platform also supports custom coding rules, reusable skills, multi-agent collaboration, and scheduled automations for complex software projects.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Software engineers who use coding agents.

Audience

Developers interested in an AI coding agent right inside their IDE.

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

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Pricing

$0
Autopilot is free under the MIT license. You pay your model provider directly for usage, with no markup; local models and OpenRouter's free models can be used at no model charge.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Cline is one of the most useful coding agents I have tried because it feels like it lives where I already work. I do not have to copy code back and forth into a chatbot. It can inspect the project, edit files, run commands, use the browser, and walk through tasks inside the IDE. I really like the human-in-the-loop approval model. Cline can take meaningful action, but I still get to review commands, file edits, and changes before they happen. That makes it feel powerful without feeling reckless. The model flexibility is another big win. Cline is not locked to one provider, so I can bring my own key, use different models for different jobs, and experiment with cost, speed, and quality. The .clinerules support is also great for real projects. Being able to define coding standards, architecture conventions, deployment steps, and testing requirements helps Cline behave more like a teammate who understands the repo.

Cons

  • Cline can be very token-hungry if you let it roam through a big codebase without clear instructions. You need to scope tasks well, set project rules, and review what it is doing, especially on larger repos. It also still needs developer judgment. Cline can write code, run commands, and debug issues, but it can also make assumptions or take a path that is technically valid but not what you wanted. I would be careful with unknown repos, secrets, shell commands, and anything production-related. AI coding agents are powerful, but giving any tool terminal access means you need good permissions, review habits, and common sense.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Directionally Local
Founded: 2026
Singapore
directionallylocal.com/autopilot/

Company Information

Cline AI Coding Agent
United States
cline.bot/

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Categories

AI Coding Agents Supported

Categories

Integrations

DeepSeek Supported
Gemini Supported
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Supported
Ollama Supported
OpenAI Supported
OpenRouter Supported
Bash Not Supported
Claude Not Supported
Claude Sonnet 3.5 Not Supported
Claude for Legal Not Supported
Dash0 Not Supported
DeepSeek-V4 Not Supported
GLM-4.6V Not Supported
Gemini 2.0 Not Supported
Google AI Plus Not Supported
Human Browser Not Supported
Laguna XS 2.1 Not Supported
MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed Not Supported
MiniMax M2.7 Not Supported
Step 5 Preview Not Supported

Integrations

DeepSeek Supported
Gemini Supported
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Supported
Ollama Supported
OpenAI Supported
OpenRouter Supported
Bash Supported
Claude Supported
Claude Sonnet 3.5 Supported
Claude for Legal Supported
Dash0 Supported
DeepSeek-V4 Supported
GLM-4.6V Supported
Gemini 2.0 Supported
Google AI Plus Supported
Human Browser Supported
Laguna XS 2.1 Supported
MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed Supported
MiniMax M2.7 Supported
Step 5 Preview Supported
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