Cline is an open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, engineered to deliver the most powerful and transparent agentic coding experience. Going far beyond simple code generation, Cline acts as a true collaborator: it reads your codebase for context, transparently accesses any AI model you choose (from Claude to GPT to local options), executes terminal commands, interacts with browsers, and utilizes a growing ecosystem of tools via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This empowers developers to tackle complex engineering challenges with an AI partner that reads files, explores code, asks clarifying questions, and provides radical visibility into every action—all while keeping you firmly in control. With over two million installs and a thriving open-source community, Cline is how the world's best developers ship faster, smarter, and with complete confidence in their AI tools.
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