Last updated March 25, 2026
Cline
Open SourceOpen-source VS Code extension that enables autonomous AI coding with terminal and browser access
Best for: VS Code users wanting open-source autonomous AI coding with terminal and browser access
Target Audience
VS Code developers, power users
Overview
Cline is an open-source VS Code extension that connects to Claude or other LLMs and enables autonomous coding with the ability to create files, run terminal commands, and even browse the web to complete development tasks.
Key Features
Integrations
Pros
- Free and open-source
- Truly autonomous capabilities
- Multi-model support
- Human approval for safety
Cons
- API costs can add up
- Requires trust in AI changes
- Quality depends on model
- Can make mistakes
Quick Facts
- Pricing
- Free (open-source)
- Starting Price
- Free (bring your own API key)
- Category
- Ai Code Assistants
Pricing Details
Free open-source extension. You pay for API calls to your chosen model.
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