Cline is an open-source AI agent that lives in VS Code and can read files, run terminal commands, and edit code autonomously. Bring your own API key - works with Claude, GPT-4, and local models.
Cline is widely praised by developers for powerful code generation and agentic capabilities, with strong adoption in professional settings. However, recent acquisition concerns and competition from alternatives like Roo Code and Qwen-based tools are creating uncertainty about its future direction.
“VSCode + RooCode + LM Studio... A fast, cost-free, self-hosted AI coding assistant setup”
RedditAnalyzed from community discussions on reddit.com · May 2026
Anthropic's thoughtful AI for writing, analysis, and coding
