Cline is an open-source coding agent that runs inside Visual Studio Code. You describe a task, and it plans the work, edits files and runs commands, asking for your approval at each step so you stay in control of what changes.
You bring your own AI model and API key, which lets you choose between providers or use a local model. That flexibility is its main draw, and the cost is that you pay your model provider directly for what you use.
- Category
- Coding
- Platforms
- VS Code
- Best for
- VS Code users who want an open-source agent and the freedom to pick any model
Key features
- Plan and act modes
- Any model
- MCP support
Pros
- Open source
- Works with many AI models
- Approval step for each change
Cons
- You pay the model provider directly
- Large tasks can use a lot of tokens
Pricing
Frequently asked questions
Does Cline cost money?
The extension is free and open source. You pay the AI provider for the model usage you choose.
Which models can Cline use?
It supports many providers, including Anthropic and OpenAI, and can also use local models.
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