Positioning
Cline brings agentic coding into VS Code with tool use, file edits, terminal access, and model flexibility.
Open-source agent
Cline
Open-source coding agent in VS Code
Last updated: 2026-07-08
Best fit
Developers who want an open, configurable VS Code agent.
What to evaluate
Pay attention to API cost, approval settings, and prompt discipline.
- Repository context quality and multi-file edit reliability.
- Permission model, privacy posture, and team governance controls.
- Model choices, pricing, latency, and fit with the existing development workflow.
Product website
Cline
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