Cline
Automates coding tasks directly within your IDE using AI, capable of creating/editing files, executing commands, and using the browser with user permission.
About
Cline is an AI assistant integrated directly into your IDE, enabling autonomous coding capabilities. It leverages the power of AI models to handle complex software development tasks step-by-step, with human-in-the-loop approval for every file change and terminal command. Cline can create and edit files, execute commands in the terminal, use the browser for web development tasks, and even extend its own capabilities through custom tools using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It supports various API providers and offers features like context addition, checkpoints, and restoration for a safe and efficient coding experience.
Key Features
- Uses a browser for interactive debugging and testing.
- Supports multiple API providers like OpenRouter, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
- Creates and edits files with linter/compiler error monitoring.
- 37,114 GitHub stars
- Extends capabilities through custom tools using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Executes commands in the terminal and monitors output.
Use Cases
- Converting mockups into functional applications.
- Performing end-to-end testing in a browser environment.
- Automating bug fixing using screenshots and error logs.