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Cline

Open-source AI coding agent offering direct access to frontier models with complete transparency. Features Plan Mode, MCP integration, and zero vendor lock-in.

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About

Cline is the open-source AI coding agent that provides developers with direct access to frontier AI models while maintaining complete transparency and control. With over 4 million installs across platforms, Cline has become a trusted tool for developers and engineering leaders worldwide. Key Features: Core Capabilities: Available as a VS Code extension, command-line interface for terminal-first developers, and JetBrains integration for professional IDE users. Cline combines the power of frontier AI models with the flexibility and transparency that open-source development demands, making it an ideal collaborative AI partner for engineering teams.

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Plan Mode

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MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration

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Zero vendor lock-in

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Multi-platform support

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