Give Cline a task and watch it autonomously read files, write code, run tests, and fix errors — all within VS Code.
Open Source
MIT licensed
Value Proposition
A fully autonomous open-source VS Code agent that handles end-to-end coding tasks with any LLM — the most starred AI coding extension on VS Code marketplace.
Problem Solved
AI tools that require constant handholding. Cline works autonomously through multi-step tasks with human approval checkpoints.
Target Audience
Developers who want a powerful, autonomous, open-source AI coding agent in VS Code with full control over their LLM choice.
Business Details
Pricing
Free (Open Source)
$0
Free to install — bring your own API keys for any supported LLM.
Life Without vs. With Cline
Without
With Cline
Questions & Answers
Yes — Cline shows you each action before executing and requires your approval for sensitive operations.