Overview
Cline — Open-source VS Code AI agent
Cline (formerly Claude Dev) is the most starred open-source VS Code extension for AI-assisted development. It gives Claude and other LLMs the ability to autonomously create/edit files, execute terminal commands, browse the web and use browser tools to complete complex tasks.
Autonomous file editing
Terminal command execution
Browser control and web search
Bring your own API key
Features & capabilities
Everything it does, in plain English.
FeatureAutonomous file editingIncluded
FeatureTerminal command executionIncluded
FeatureBrowser control and web searchIncluded
FeatureBring your own API keyIncluded
FeatureMultiple model supportIncluded
PlatformsVS Code
The honest take
Where it shines, where it stumbles.
✓ Pros
- ✓Open source
- ✓Bring your own API key
- ✓Very powerful agent capabilities
! Watch-outs
- !API costs can add up
- !Requires careful supervision
Who it's for
Where Cline pays for itself fast.
— Use case
Autonomous feature development
— Use case
Web scraping tasks
— Use case
Full-stack app building
Community reviews
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A
★★★★★
22 days ago
Decent but has room to grow
Does the job, nothing more. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human.
P
★★★★★
23 days ago
Strong product overall
Pleasantly surprised by the quality. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. I'd love to see better export options.
C
★★★★★
2 months ago
Needs a lot of improvement
Disappointed with the experience. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human.
S
★★★★★
3 months ago
Incredible — highly recommend
Worth every penny. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. Will continue using this long-term.
C
★★★★★
4 months ago
Solid product, recommended
Good value for the price. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. Will continue using this long-term.
V
★★★★★
5 months ago
Useful and reliable
Good value for the price. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. Looking forward to seeing how it improves.
J
★★★★★
7 months ago
Impressed with the results
Works really well for my use case. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. The UI takes some getting used to. Best tool in this category, hands down.
H
★★★★★
7 months ago
The best AI tool I've used
Blown away by the quality. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. Keep up the great work, team.
W
★★★★★
8 months ago
Decent but has room to grow
Has potential, but needs polish. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one.
P
★★★★★
8 months ago
Strong product overall
Good value for the price. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. The recent updates have addressed most of my initial concerns. I'd love to see better export options. Five stars — no hesitation.
P
★★★★★
9 months ago
Decent but has room to grow
Decent tool, not without issues. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. The free tier is genuinely generous compared to competitors. Customer support response times could be faster.
S
★★★★★
1 years ago
Exactly what I needed
One of the best investments I've made. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. I've recommended this to at least 10 colleagues already. Pricing is fair for the value you get. Would recommend to anyone in my industry.
L
★★★★★
1 years ago
Great tool, minor quibbles
Pleasantly surprised by the quality. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. Definitely worth trying.
W
★★★★★
1 years ago
Exactly what I needed
Can't imagine working without it now. The AI suggestions are incredibly accurate and save me hours every week. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. Works consistently across all my devices and browsers.
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