Cline

An open-source VS Code extension that acts as an autonomous coding agent capable of executing commands, editing files, and using the browser. Supports MCP servers and any LLM provider via BYOK. Best for developers who want a free, OSS alternative to Cursor agent mode.

AI ToolFree Tier: Free extension; BYOK for any LLM providerCompany: Community OSSCategory: Developer ToolsOpen Source: YesQuick Start: Install Cline from the VS Code Marketplace → Configure an API provider (Anthropic, OpenRouter, or local) → Open the Cline panel and describe your task

Cline

Autonomous VS Code AI agent — plan & act mode, MCP support

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An open-source VS Code extension that acts as an autonomous coding agent capable of executing commands, editing files, and using the browser. Supports MCP servers and any LLM provider via BYOK. Best for developers who want a free, OSS alternative to Cursor agent mode.

FREE TIER
Free extension; BYOK for any LLM provider
COMPANY
Community OSS
CATEGORY
Developer Tools › Coding Assistants
OPEN SOURCE
Yes
PRIVACY
BYOK; no telemetry required
TAGS
codingagentopen-source

QUICK START

Install Cline from the VS Code Marketplace → Configure an API provider (Anthropic, OpenRouter, or local) → Open the Cline panel and describe your task

BEST FOR

  • ▸Free, open-source VS Code agent with full autonomy
  • ▸BYOK users who want to plug in any LLM provider
  • ▸Teams that want MCP server integration

NOT FOR

  • ✕Developers who want an all-in-one IDE experience
  • ✕Users without any LLM API credits

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