Cline
Overview
Cline is an AI assistant that works in your editor and CLI with a human‑in‑the‑loop workflow. Powered by agentic coding, it tackles multi‑step development tasks by reading and writing files, searching large projects, using a browser for end‑to‑end checks, and running terminal commands after you approve each step. Through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), Cline can create custom tools to extend its capabilities on demand. Instead of unsafe automation, the extension provides reviewable diffs and command approvals, giving a safe way to explore agentic AI in real projects while tracking tokens and API cost across the loop.
Use Cases
Turn mockups into apps
Attach images and let Cline translate sketches into working UI or use screenshots to fix bugs.
Onboard to large repos
Analyze structure, ASTs, and patterns with targeted reads to build context without exceeding windows.
Automate terminal tasks
Install packages, run builds, tests, and deployments with shell integration and step approvals.
Browser‑driven debugging
Launch a site, click and type, capture screenshots and logs to resolve runtime and visual issues.
Augment context and checkpoints
Add URLs, problems, files, or folders, and use snapshot compare/restore to safely iterate.
Pricing
Individual Plans
For individual developers using the free, open‑source edition.
Includes:
- VS Code extension
- CLI
- Secure client‑side architecture
- Purchase model usage at cost or bring your own keys
- MCP marketplace
- Multi‑root workspaces
- Community support
Business Plans
All features of open source plus team capabilities and management.
Includes:
- JetBrains extension
- Centralized billing
- Simple configuration management
- Role‑based access control
- Limit inference providers
- Team management system & dashboard
- Priority support
SSO, SLAs, dedicated support, and advanced controls.
Includes:
- SSO
- SLA
- Dedicated support
- Authentication logs
- Advanced configuration management (coming soon)
- Fine‑grained permissioning (coming soon)
Core Features
Standard Features
Advanced Features
Human‑in‑the‑Loop Safety
Approve file changes and commands; review diffs before applying.
Native Terminal Integration
Shell integration lets Cline execute commands and react to live output.
MCP Tooling
Create and install custom tools—ask to "add a tool" and extend capabilities.
Diff View & Timeline
See editable diffs and a recorded timeline of changes for easy tracking and rollback.
Computer Use Browser
Drive a browser to click, type, scroll, and capture screenshots and console logs for E2E checks.
Context Mentions
Add @url, @problems, @file, or @folder to supply targeted context quickly.
Workspace Checkpoints
Snapshot the workspace and compare or restore to safely explore alternatives.
Token & Cost Tracking
Track total tokens and API spend for the whole loop and each request.
AI Models Support
Built-in Models
Anthropic
DeepSeek
API Integration
Custom API
System Requirements
Supported Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
API Support
MCP and provider APIs; local runtime via LM Studio/Ollama
Compatibility
VS Code extension with terminal and browser tools
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