Cline is an open-source AI coding agent that runs in VS Code, the terminal, and embedded applications, performing coordinated multi-file edits, running commands, and following a plan-and-act workflow with step approval. It works with multiple models including Claude, GPT, Gemini, and local models via Ollama.
✓ Best for
Developers who want an open-source agentic assistant with model choice and human-approved steps
Capabilities
Multi-file editingTerminal command executionPlan-and-act workflow with approvalsModel flexibility across providersMCP and plugin extensibility