Cline
NewFree💻 Code & Development
Open-source VS Code extension featuring distinct Plan and Act modes that let you review and approve AI-proposed changes before they are applied to your code. With 5M+ installs and support for multiple LLM providers, it has become the most popular open-source AI coding assistant for developers who want autonomous assistance with human oversight built into the workflow.
Getting Started with Cline
Step-by-step setup guide
- 1Search for 'Cline' in the VS Code extension marketplace and install it.
- 2Click the Cline icon in the sidebar to open its panel.
- 3Choose your LLM provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.) in settings and enter your API key.
- 4Describe your task in the input box — Cline analyzes requirements and creates/modifies files accordingly.
- 5Use Plan/Act mode switching: Plan mode designs an approach first, Act mode executes it — great for complex tasks.
Key Features
What Cline offers
Multi-LLM Support
Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, and more — freely switch models in the settings.
Plan/Act Modes
Plan mode designs an implementation strategy for your review; Act mode executes it. Safe and transparent.
Terminal Command Execution
AI can run terminal commands (with your confirmation) — install deps, run tests, and deploy automatically.
File Creation & Editing
Create, modify, and delete project files with large codebase context understanding and multi-file editing.