Autonomous AI coding agent for VS Code
Cline (formerly Claude Dev) is a powerful open-source VS Code extension that provides an autonomous AI coding agent directly in your editor. It can read and write files, execute terminal commands, browse the web, and complete complex multi-step coding tasks with human oversight.
Free extension. You pay for your own API keys (Claude, OpenAI, etc.).
Cline v3
Cline was released to the public, marking its official debut in the AI landscape.
Cline v3
Our team verified Cline's pricing, features, and capabilities to ensure accuracy.
Install Cline from VS Code marketplace
Add your preferred AI model API key
Open the Cline panel in VS Code
Describe your coding task
Review and approve each step
Best For
VS Code users wanting an autonomous AI coding agent
Free Trial
Free (BYOK)
Mobile App
No
API Access
Uses external APIs (Claude, GPT, etc.)
Team Features
No built-in team features
Last Updated
2026-02-25
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