Cline - AI Coding Assistants Tool
Overview
Cline is an autonomous coding agent that integrates into your IDE and the command line. It can create and edit files, execute terminal commands, interact with the browser, and extend capabilities using the Model Context Protocol. The agent is designed to operate under human supervision; repository-based installation and configuration instructions are available in the project's GitHub repository.
Key Features
- Integrates into IDEs and the command-line interface
- Creates and edits files within projects
- Executes terminal commands under supervision
- Interacts with the browser for web tasks
- Extends capabilities via the Model Context Protocol
- Human-in-the-loop control for supervised automation
Ideal Use Cases
- Automate repetitive coding and file edits
- Scaffold project files and boilerplate
- Run and manage terminal-based workflows
- Fetch web resources or documentation via browser interaction
- Integrate autonomous tasks into local development workflows
Getting Started
- Open the project's GitHub repository to view install and usage instructions
- Install or clone the project into your development environment
- Grant required permissions for terminal and browser interactions
- Configure Model Context Protocol extensions as needed
- Run the agent and approve or supervise its actions
Pricing
Pricing not disclosed in the repository or provided tool context.
Limitations
- Operates under human supervision; user approval required for impactful actions
- Executes terminal commands and browser actions — requires careful permissioning and security review
- Integration requires IDE or CLI setup according to repository instructions
Key Information
- Category: Coding Assistants
- Type: AI Coding Assistants Tool