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Cline

by Open Source

Open-source autonomous AI coding agent for VS Code. Full access to project files, terminal, and browser. BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) model - use any API provider. The most flexible option for developers who want full control and cost transparency.

8.6
1,876 reviews

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✨ Features

Autonomous coding agentFile system accessTerminal executionBrowser automationMCP supportOpen source

Pros

  • Open source & free
  • Any model/provider
  • Full control & transparency
  • Active community
  • No subscription needed
  • Works with local models

Cons

  • API costs can add up
  • Setup required
  • Can be aggressive with changes
  • Less polished UX
  • Requires API knowledge

💬 User Reviews

“Cline is one of the best autonomous coding agents available for VS Code users in 2026.”

VibeCoding2026-02-03

“VSCode + Cline + DeepSeek v3 is an impressive open-source alternative to Windsurf/Cursor. The ability to deploy locally makes it excellent.”

x/@harryjwang2024-12-30

“API costs add up, and the agent can occasionally be too aggressive with changes—but for developers who value speed, it's worth it.”

VibeCoding2026-02-03

💰 Pricing

FreeFree
  • 开源免费
  • 自带 API key
  • 无限使用

* Also available with API pricing (pay-as-you-go)

📋 Specs

Platform
macOS, Linux, Windows
Interface
VS Code Extension
Category
VS Code Extension
Released
2024-06-01
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