Cline
Cline is an AI tool for development tasks. An open-source coding agent for editors and terminals that can plan changes, edit multiple files, run commands, use browser tools, and connect to multiple model providers.
- Free
- Custom pricing
Features
Cline combines reviewable planning and code changes with terminal, browser, MCP, and model-provider flexibility.
- Plan and Act modes
- Separates codebase exploration and planning from implementation, with files read and diffs visible before changes are applied.
- Editor and CLI access
- Runs through supported editor integrations or as a CLI for interactive, headless, CI/CD, and multi-instance workflows.
- Multi-file editing
- Can inspect project context and propose reviewable changes across multiple files for larger development tasks.
- Model provider choice
- Supports Cline Provider and bring-your-own-key access to multiple model providers without locking the developer to one model ecosystem.
- MCP integrations
- Includes access to an MCP marketplace for extending the agent with external tools and services.
- Client-side architecture
- The open-source plan includes a secure client-side architecture for individual developer use.
Pricing
Open Source
For individual developers using the Cline editor extension or CLI with usage-based inference or their own API keys.
- VS Code extension and CLI
- Bring your own API key
- MCP marketplace
- Community support
Enterprise
For organizations that need centralized administration, identity controls, support commitments, and deployment governance.
- SSO and role-based access control
- Centralized billing and team dashboard
- SLA and dedicated support
- Provider and configuration controls
FAQ
Is Cline free for individual developers?
The open-source plan includes a secure client-side architecture for individual developer use.
Can Cline plan before it edits code?
Separates codebase exploration and planning from implementation, with files read and diffs visible before changes are applied.
Can I run Cline outside VS Code?
Runs through supported editor integrations or as a CLI for interactive, headless, CI/CD, and multi-instance workflows.
Can Cline work across multiple files?
Can inspect project context and propose reviewable changes across multiple files for larger development tasks.
Can I bring my own model API key?
Supports Cline Provider and bring-your-own-key access to multiple model providers without locking the developer to one model ecosystem.
Does Cline support MCP tools?
Includes access to an MCP marketplace for extending the agent with external tools and services.
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