Cline
Overview
Section titled “Overview”| Company | Community (Open Source) |
| Type | VS Code extension |
| Pricing | Free (OSS) — bring your own API key |
| Protocol | MCP |
| Config Formats | AGENTS.md |
| GitHub | cline/cline |
What It Does
Section titled “What It Does”Cline is an open-source VS Code extension that provides autonomous AI coding capabilities. It can create/edit files, run terminal commands, use the browser, and integrates with MCP.
Key Strengths
Section titled “Key Strengths”- Open source: Fully transparent, community-driven
- VS Code native: Integrates directly into your editor
- MCP support: Extensible via MCP tool servers
- Multi-model: Works with any LLM provider
- Free: No subscription — just your API key
Best For
Section titled “Best For”- Developers who prefer open-source tools
- VS Code power users
- Budget-conscious teams