Cline

What it does

Writes code

YesAuthors coordinated multi-file changes from a natural-language task, with diffs and checkpoints.Coordinated multi-file changes with linter-aware fixes, diffs, checkpoints, and one-click undo on every step.cline.bot ↗

Debugs and fixes

YesVendor names incident resolution from stack traces and error logs as a supported job.Incident Resolution — Analyze stack traces and fix bugs from error logs instantly.cline.bot/enterprise ↗

Writes tests

YesTest generation is an enumerated use case, unit and integration, at enterprise codebase size.Test Generation — Generate comprehensive unit and integration tests for large enterprise codebases.cline.bot/enterprise ↗

Reviews code

YesReviews diffs against rules, and the docs ship a GitHub Actions workflow that comments on PRs.Automate code review for every Pull Request. Detailed analysis, security checks, and code suggestions provided by Cline running autonomously in…docs.cline.bot/cli/samples/github-pr-re… ↗

Whole-codebase work

YesPositioned for repository-wide refactors and legacy migration, keeping imports and types consistent.Make coordinated changes across large codebases while Cline keeps imports, types, and behavior consistent.cline.bot ↗

Ships it

PartlyKanban commits or opens a PR from each worktree; deployment itself is only a bash command you approve, not a product surface.Open PR — creates a new branch and opens a pull requestdocs.cline.bot/kanban/core-workflow ↗

Done-for-you service

NoYou install and run the software; Enterprise adds support and governance, not a delivery team.Cline is an AI coding agent that lives in your editor and your terminal. It can read and write files, run terminal commands, use a browser, and help…docs.cline.bot/cline-overview ↗

How much it does unattended

Runs autonomously

PartlyApproval-gated by default; fully unattended runs require auto-approve or YOLO mode, which the vendor calls dangerous.Every action requires your explicit approval. You're always in control.docs.cline.bot/cline-overview ↗

Multi-agent

PartlyCoordinator delegates to teammate agents over a shared task board, but only in the SDK, CLI and Kanban.This feature currently only applies to Cline SDK, CLI, and Kanban. This feature is not applicable on VSCode and JetBrains Extension for now.docs.cline.bot/cli/agent-teams ↗

Agent permissions

YesPer-category auto-approve toggles for reads, edits, safe versus all commands, browser and MCP.Execute safe commands | Run terminal commands marked safe. Execute all commands | Run commands requiring approval (requires base toggle)docs.cline.bot/features/auto-approve ↗

Which models it runs on

Claude

YesClaude via Anthropic direct, Bedrock, Vertex or the Cline API.Claude, GPT, Gemini, local Ollama / LM Studio, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Bring your own key or your own weights.cline.bot ↗

GPT

YesOpenAI direct, Azure OpenAI and OpenAI Codex OAuth are documented providers.Claude, GPT, Gemini, local Ollama / LM Studio, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Bring your own key or your own weights.cline.bot ↗

Open models

YesOpen-weight models run locally through Ollama, LM Studio or Atomic Chat, or hosted via ClinePass.Run Cline with local models using Ollama, LM Studio or Atomic Chat.docs.cline.bot/running-models-locally/o… ↗

Model choice

YesYou pick the provider and model per run; the vendor sells the agent loop, not the inference.Switch models instantly as new ones release. Use Claude Sonnet 4.5 as your daily driver, GPT-5 for complex refactoring, open-source models for simple…docs.cline.bot/enterprise-solutions/ove… ↗

Where you use it

In your editor

YesVS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VSCodium and JetBrains extensions, plus ACP clients such as Zed and Neovim.Cline works across all major editors: VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, JetBrains (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm), Antigravity, and Zed, Neovim via ACP mode.docs.cline.bot/cline-overview ↗

On the command line

Yesnpm-installed CLI with interactive TUI and headless JSON output.Use Cline CLI for interactive terminal sessions and automated headless workflows.docs.cline.bot/usage/cli-overview ↗

In your pipeline

YesHeadless CLI runs in GitHub Actions and any pipeline; docs supply a PR-review workflow.Chat with the agent from Slack, Discord, Telegram, or Linear. Run it headlessly inside GitHub Actions, GitLab, or any pipeline.cline.bot ↗

In a browser

PartlyThe Kanban board is a browser UI, but it is a local server you launch yourself and a research preview; app.cline.bot is billing and admin only.This starts a local server and opens the board in your browser.docs.cline.bot/usage/kanban ↗

Whose machine it runs on

Self-hosted

YesClient-side execution on your machine, and Enterprise deploys into your VPC, on-prem or air-gapped.VPC, on-prem, air-gapped. You control where it runs and how it's configured for maximum security and data sovereignty.cline.bot/enterprise ↗

Open source

YesApache 2.0, with the same harness in the extensions, the CLI and the published SDK.250+ contributors · Apache 2.0 open sourcecline.bot ↗

What it costs to run

How it meters

YesThree meters: pay-as-you-go inference credits, a flat $9.99/month ClinePass subscription, or per-seat Enterprise licensing.You only pay for AI inference credits when you use AI models. This is usage-based pricing - you pay for what you use, nothing more. There are no…cline.bot/pricing ↗

Free tier

YesThe extension and CLI are free with no call; you supply or buy inference, and some models are tagged FREE.Yes! The Cline open source extension is completely free for individual developers. You only pay for AI inference on a usage basis - no subscriptions,…cline.bot/pricing ↗

API access

YesOpenAI-compatible Chat Completions endpoint at api.cline.bot with its own API keys, plus an npm SDK.The Cline API is an OpenAI-compatible Chat Completions endpoint. You authenticate once with a Cline API key and get access to models from Anthropic,…docs.cline.bot/api/overview ↗

MCP server

PartlyCline is an MCP client that consumes local and remote MCP servers, and the vendor documents no MCP server exposing Cline to another agent.MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets Cline use external tools and data sources through MCP servers.docs.cline.bot/mcp/mcp-overview ↗

Bring your own key

YesYour keys, your cloud endpoint or your own weights; 30+ providers plus any OpenAI-compatible endpoint.Absolutely! You can bring your own API keys from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others. This gives you complete control over your…cline.bot/pricing ↗

Buying it for a team

A company can buy it

YesEnterprise is sold to organisations at a custom price with centralised billing and a team dashboard.Enterprise is for organizations that need team collaboration features and enterprise-grade security. This includes JetBrains extension, centralized…cline.bot/pricing ↗

Pooled budget

PartlyEnterprise members draw on shared org providers under centralised billing; the open-source path is each developer's own key and balance.Access Shared API Providers | Member ✅ | Admin ✅ | Owner ✅docs.cline.bot/enterprise-solutions/tea… ↗

Admin controls

PartlyEnterprise admins govern models, tools, MCP allowlists and YOLO mode from a remote config; two finer controls are still unshipped.Model and tool controls: Govern which models and tools each team accesses. Remote configuration: Manage settings for all developers from one dashboarddocs.cline.bot/enterprise-solutions/ove… ↗

Audit log

PartlyAuthentication logs plus selective audit logging of administrative operations; full conversation retention is a separate S3/R2 backup you configure.Usage tracking and observability: OpenTelemetry integration for monitoring usage, costs, and performance with selective audit logging for…docs.cline.bot/enterprise-solutions/ove… ↗

Single sign-on

PartlySAML or OIDC through WorkOS AuthKit, covering Okta, Entra ID, Google Workspace or generic SAML/OIDC.Select your identity provider (e.g., Okta, Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, Google Workspace, Generic SAML/OIDC)docs.cline.bot/enterprise-solutions/sso… ↗

Not established: Seat model

What happens to your code

Opt out of training

PartlyCline states it never trains on your code and never indexes repositories, but its terms say the model provider you choose may train unless you opted out with them.No model training — Your code and prompts aren't used for trainingdocs.cline.bot/enterprise-solutions/ove… ↗

Getting out

PartlyConversations are local files and can be synced to your own S3 or R2 bucket, but unused credits are refunded only at the vendor's discretion.you will not be entitled to receive any refund for any such cancellation, suspension, or termination, nor for any unused credits or unused time on…cline.bot/tos ↗

Not established: Data residency, Certifications