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Cline

by Cline •Developer Agents

Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code and CLI with BYOK, MCP tools, client-side execution and enterprise governance.

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Overview

What is Cline?

Cline is an open-source AI coding agent available as a VS Code extension and CLI. It can inspect and edit files, run terminal commands, use browser and MCP tools, and connect to a wide range of model providers through BYOK or Cline-managed inference. The individual open-source product has no subscription fee beyond model inference, while Enterprise adds JetBrains support, SSO, centralized billing, RBAC, provider restrictions, team management, audit logging and private/VPC deployment options.
Best for
Code CompletionDebuggingSoftware Testing
Decision intelligence

AI Orbit decision brief

A compact reading of the recorded evidence, editorial review signals and comparison data for Cline.

Why it stands out

Recorded strengths

Self-hosting support

Verified deployment evidence records self-hosting support.

Source-backed capability Source
Enterprise access controls

Verified security evidence records SSO / SAML availability.

Source-backed capability Source
Capabilities0/5 verified
Use-case fit0/3 verified
Pricing evidence3/3 plans checked
Verified sources3
Benchmarks1 verified

Built from AI Orbit's recorded profile data. Unknown product facts are not inferred.

Capabilities

Features & use cases

Core capabilities listed for Cline.

Code Generation

Generates source code, functions, components or complete implementations.

Source review in progress Source

Agent Workflows

Plans and executes multi-step tasks with tools, state or autonomous actions.

Source review in progress Source

Code Execution

Runs code or uses an execution environment to calculate, test or transform data.

Source review in progress Source

Code Review & Debugging

Reviews code, identifies defects and recommends or applies fixes.

Source review in progress Source

Computer Use

Interacts with graphical computer interfaces to complete tasks.

Source review in progress Source
VS Code #Open Source#Developer Focused#Automation
Technical profile

Access, deployment & licensing

Structured product facts with evidence status. Unknown facts are never guessed.

API access

Source check pending

No public API

Open source & license

Verified

Open source · Apache-2.0

Deployment

Verified

Self-hosting supported

DesktopLocalSelf-hostedPrivate Cloud

Commercial use

Source check pending

Commercial use allowed

Trust intelligence

Privacy, security & compliance

Provider policies and certifications are shown only when recorded with evidence.

Data training policy

Not yet verified

Source review in progress Privacy source
Privacy: Cline emphasizes a secure client-side architecture and lets users bring their own provider keys. Enterprise can restrict inference providers and use private/VPC deployment options.
Security: Enterprise adds SSO/OIDC, SCIM, RBAC, authentication logs, centralized configuration, provider restrictions, SLA/support and VPC deployments.
Compatibility

Integrations

Structured integrations recorded for Cline. A check mark means the integration mapping is tied to a verified source.

Works with
Anthropic AWS Bedrock Cerebras Google Gemini Google Vertex AI Groq MCP OpenAI OpenRouter Vercel AI Gateway
Pricing

Pricing overview

Pricing stored in AI Orbit's pricing database. Always verify final rates on the provider website.

Cline

AI Inference

Usage-based

Usage-based at provider rates

Review · verified 1 month ago

  • BYOK/provider model usage.
Cline

Enterprise

Custom

Custom enterprise pricing.

Review · verified 2 weeks ago

  • JetBrains
  • SSO
  • SLA
  • centralized billing
  • RBAC
  • audit logs
  • VPC deployments and support.
  • Custom
Cline

Open Source

Usage-based

No subscription fee; AI inference is paid at cost or through BYOK/provider subscriptions.

Review · verified 2 weeks ago

  • VS Code extension
  • CLI
  • MCP Marketplace and secure client-side architecture.
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Evidence-separated performance

Verified benchmarks & scores

AI Orbit keeps technical tests, product-experience evidence and independent research in separate semantic classes. Only comparable results may contribute to the same composite.

Product Experience

User/reviewer product-experience evidence. This is not treated as a technical benchmark.

94.0/100 class composite
Product Experience Product Experience Verified Independent

Product Hunt Verified User Rating — Product Experience

Tested product / versionCline
94.0 / 100
#11 of 17
Same-benchmark rank#11 of 17 tools
Scoring directionHigher is better
Leader context 6.0 pts behind Scenario
TestedSep 7, 2026
Product Hunt AI Orbit verified Sep 7, 2026
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Common questions

Cline FAQ

Quick answers based on the information currently available in this AI Orbit profile.

What is Cline?

Cline is an open-source AI coding agent available as a VS Code extension and CLI. It can inspect and edit files, run terminal commands, use browser and MCP tools, and connect to a wide range of model providers through BYOK or Cline-managed inference. Cline is provided by Cline and AI Orbit categorizes it under Coding & Development. Its structured capability profile includes Code Generation, Agent Workflows, Code Execution and Code Review & Debugging; field-level verification may still be pending for some capability mappings.

Who makes Cline?

Cline is provided by Cline. Technology company developing Cline, with AI capabilities focused on coding & development workflows. Within AI Orbit, the product is cataloged in Coding & Development, which describes its primary product category rather than the provider itself.

What is Cline best for?

AI Orbit currently maps Cline to structured use cases including Code Completion, Debugging and Software Testing. These are reviewed taxonomy mappings used for discovery and fit; field-level evidence may still be pending, so they are not presented as independently verified claims. Supporting cataloged capabilities include Code Generation, Agent Workflows, Code Execution and Code Review & Debugging.

Can Cline be self-hosted?

Yes. Verified deployment evidence shows that Cline supports self-hosting. Documented deployment modes include Desktop, Local, Self-hosted and Private Cloud. Deployment rights, infrastructure requirements and enterprise restrictions should be checked against the provider documentation before production use.

Is Cline open source?

Yes. AI Orbit has verified Cline as open source from its official repository or license evidence. The recorded license information is Apache-2.0. An official repository is recorded on the profile, which should be used to review the exact license terms and current source availability.

What integrations does Cline support?

Verified integration evidence on AI Orbit currently includes Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, Cerebras, Google Gemini, Google Vertex AI and Groq. These are individually source-backed integration records, not a generic assumption based on the product simply advertising integrations. The provider may support additional integrations that have not yet been individually verified in this profile.

How does Cline handle privacy and security?

Cline emphasizes a secure client-side architecture and lets users bring their own provider keys. Enterprise can restrict inference providers and use private/VPC deployment options. Enterprise adds SSO/OIDC, SCIM, RBAC, authentication logs, centralized configuration, provider restrictions, SLA/support and VPC deployments. These statements reflect the verified provider evidence stored by AI Orbit; policies and certifications can change, so sensitive deployments should re-check the current official documentation.

How much does Cline cost?

AI Orbit currently has verified plan-level pricing data for Cline, including AI Inference, Enterprise and Open Source. Exact rates, billing units, limits and verification dates are shown in the pricing section of this profile rather than compressed into a single potentially misleading price. Because providers can change prices and plan limits, check the linked official pricing source before making a purchase or production decision.