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Cline

Read, change, and run code through plan and act phases inside the editor

An open-source coding agent with multi-model support, BYOK, local models, MCP, command execution, and checkpoints.

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01 / Overview

About

Cline is an open-source coding agent that reads project files, plans work, edits across files, and runs terminal commands from the editor. Users can confirm a direction in Plan mode before execution in Act mode. Models can come from Cline Provider, a personal API key, or a local runtime.

02 / Core features

Core features

Plan and Act

Discuss a plan before authorizing file changes and command execution.

Multi-file and terminal work

Read the repository, edit across files, and run build or test commands.

Model choice

Use Cline Provider, BYOK, cloud providers, or local models.

Checkpoints and extensions

Roll back with checkpoints and extend workflows with Rules, Skills, MCP, and plugins.

03 / Use cases

Use cases

Learn a codebase

Ask the agent to search code, explain structure, and locate change points.

Controlled feature work

Approve a plan before executing and reviewing each step.

Bring-your-own-model workflows

Choose cloud or local models based on privacy, cost, and capability.

04 / Platforms and languages

Platforms and languages

Platforms and devices

VS Code-compatible editorsTerminalSDK

Languages

Multiple programming languages and natural-language instructions

The runtime and model provider are configured separately; available models depend on the selected provider.

05 / Similar products

Frequently asked questions

01Does Cline itself cost money?

The client is open source; cloud models are typically billed through provider APIs, Cline credits, or related plans.

02Can it use local models?

Yes. The authorization guide includes local-model and BYOK paths.

03Can commands be reviewed before execution?

Yes. Plan/Act workflows and permission settings define execution boundaries.

07 / Sources

Sources

SourceCline official product page

Open-source positioning, agent workflows, models, and extensions.

2026-08-08 SourceCline official authorization guide

Cline Provider, BYOK, and local-model access paths.

2026-08-08 SourceCline official open-source repository

Source code, license, installation paths, and releases.

2026-08-08