Cline

Cline

Cline AI Coding Agent
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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.

About

Discover the AI Pair Programming extension for VSCode, Create your own AI Copilots with the Playground and Unleash new AI Apps with the API. Unlock the Power of Your Own AI Agents: Integrate Personalized Context and Knowledge Across all Coding Languages. Easily Train Your AI Copilot with Your Own Files on the Playground. Create and Share a Copilot in Just 5 Minutes, or Achieve Custom AI Copilot Solutions Seamlessly Through the API A always free extension for VS Code that boost coding abilities using chat assistant and code completion. Simply download the extension, add your own API key and start AI-coding for free. Enhanced solution that allows AI agents creation with specific context information, so you can design your own AI copilots and integrate it wherever you want! API connection to develop AI-powered apps effortlessly handling all the complexities of fine-tuning LLMs so you can focus on creating without the technical issues.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

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

Audience

Developers and anyone in need of an AI solution to create, generate, and modify code and query patterns

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

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.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Easy multi AI provider, you can use OpenAI, Ollama and others, With Plus you can use Azure GPT 4 and it works fine! You can use Agents AI to interact into the IDE, great job!!!
  • Enhances Productivity: CodeGPT in VSCode can auto-generate code, reducing development time. Intelligent Assistance: Provides relevant and accurate code suggestions based on context, helping developers avoid errors. Continuous Learning: By interacting with CodeGPT, developers can learn new coding practices and improve their skills.

Cons

  • I need it in Sublime text and it would be incredible in XCode!!!
  • CodeGPT might generate responses that are sometimes too detailed or complex, which can be overwhelming for some users. However, this also showcases the API's ability to generate rich and detailed responses, which is a great benefit for many use cases.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Cline AI Coding Agent
United States
cline.bot/

Company Information

CodeGPT
Founded: 2023
United States
www.codegpt.co

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Categories

Categories

Integrations

OpenAI
Requesty
Visual Studio Code
Agentforce Vibes
Claude
Claude Sonnet 3.5
ClinePass
Dash0
DeepSeek-V4
DeepSeek-V4-Flash
Devstral 2
GLM Coding Plan
GLM-4.6
Gemini Pro
Kimi K2.6
Laguna XS 2.1
MiniMax M2
MiniMax M2.7
MiniMax-M2.1
Ruby

Integrations

OpenAI
Requesty
Visual Studio Code
Agentforce Vibes
Claude
Claude Sonnet 3.5
ClinePass
Dash0
DeepSeek-V4
DeepSeek-V4-Flash
Devstral 2
GLM Coding Plan
GLM-4.6
Gemini Pro
Kimi K2.6
Laguna XS 2.1
MiniMax M2
MiniMax M2.7
MiniMax-M2.1
Ruby
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