Cline
TrendingAutonomous AI coding agent that runs in your VS Code terminal
👥 1M+ users💰 Open source
✓ Last verified: April 2026
Cline is an open-source VS Code extension that acts as an autonomous coding agent. It can create files, run commands, and browse the web to complete complex coding tasks.
Our Ratings
6
Ease of Use
8
Output Quality
9
Value
4
Support
8
Versatility
Key Features
- ✓Autonomous multi-step coding agent
- ✓File creation and modification
- ✓Terminal command execution
- ✓Web browsing for documentation
- ✓Multi-model support (Claude, GPT, etc.)
Best For
- 👍 Developers wanting an autonomous AI coding agent
- 👍 Open-source enthusiasts
- 👍 Engineers building complex features with AI
Limitations
- ⚠️ Requires API key (pay-per-use)
- ⚠️ Can make mistakes that need correction
- ⚠️ Resource intensive for complex tasks
Integrations
VS CodeClaude APIOpenAI APIOllama
Quick Facts
DifficultyAdvanced
Team sizesolo
API accessNo
Mobile appNo
Data privacyhigh