Cline
An autonomous AI software engineer that operates directly within VS Code.
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Problem
Developers want autonomous agent capabilities (like Devin) but prefer them deeply integrated into their existing VS Code environment.
Solution
A VS Code extension that gives an LLM the ability to read files, write code, run terminal commands, and use the browser, all under user supervision.
Challenge
Ensuring the AI agent doesn't execute destructive commands while allowing it enough freedom to actually complete complex tasks.
Key Features
- Terminal execution
- File editing
- MCP Tool integration
- Human-in-the-loop approval
Tech Choices
Target User
Full Stack Developers and Open Source Contributors.
Impact
"Brought autonomous coding directly to the world's most popular editor, accelerating the adoption of agentic workflows."
How to Use
Install Cline
Search for 'Cline' in the VS Code marketplace.
Configure Provider
Open the extension settings and input your Anthropic or OpenAI API key.
Assign Task
Open the Cline chat and instruct it to 'Setup a new Postgres database connection and write the CRUD endpoints'.
Quick Details
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- VS Code
- Updated
- 8/19/2026