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Code Generator · Freemium
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Cline

Cline is an open-source (Apache 2.0) AI coding agent for VS Code, the terminal, desktop and SDK that edits files with diffs and checkpoints, runs commands, uses Plan and Act modes, and works with any model, including local ones.

  • code generator
  • cline
  • open source
  • coding agent
  • vs code
  • plan and act
  • mcp
  • byok
  • local models
  • cli
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Updated Oct 12, 2026

Pricing Freemium

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Standout Features

What makes Cline stand out

  • Open source under Apache 2.0
  • Any model, including local
  • Plan and Act modes
  • No subscription for individuals

Key Features

What’s in the toolkit?

  • 01

    Multi-file edits with diffs

  • 02

    Checkpoints and undo

  • 03

    Terminal command execution

  • 04

    Plan and Act modes

  • 05

    Auto-approve

  • 06

    .clinerules Rules and Skills

  • 07

    Claude, GPT, Gemini and local models

  • 08

    MCP Marketplace

  • 09

    SDK hooks

  • 10

    Multi-agent teams

  • 11

    Scheduled runs

  • 12

    Slack, Linear and GitHub Actions integrations

  • 13

    VS Code, CLI, Desktop and JetBrains (Enterprise)

What is Cline?

The open coding agent

Cline is an open-source coding agent with open choice of models: one runtime for your editor, terminal or your own products.

Key capabilities

  • Multi-file edits with diffs, checkpoints and undo.
  • Terminal commands with output awareness.
  • Plan and Act modes.
  • Rules and Skills via .clinerules.
  • MCP Marketplace and SDK hooks.

Who it's for

Cline is a transparent, open-source code generator for developers who want full control.

Pricing
Freemium
Company
Cline Bot Inc.
Platform Access
2 features

Use Cases

Where teams put it to work

  • 01

    Feature development

  • 02

    Refactoring

  • 03

    Automation

  • 04

    Building custom agents

Workflow

How to use Cline?

  1. 01

    Install Cline in VS Code or the CLI.

  2. 02

    Add a model provider or key.

  1. 03

    Plan the task, then switch to Act.

  2. 04

    Approve edits and commands.

Pros & Cons

Is Cline right for you?

Pros

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  • Fully open source
  • No vendor lock-in
  • Model freedom

Cons

2
  • Inference costs can add up
  • JetBrains extension on Enterprise

Pricing

Pricing for Cline

Freemium
  • Open Source – free: pay inference at cost or bring your own keys.
  • Enterprise – custom: JetBrains, SSO, RBAC, dashboard and audit logs.

Who is it for

Who is Cline for?

Developers.Open-source enthusiasts.Enterprises needing control.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Cline before you try it.

Only AI inference credits, based on usage; no subscriptions or seat fees.

Yes, from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.

When you need team collaboration and security like SSO, audit logs and centralized billing.

No. Cline is open source and you can switch providers or self-host.

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