What is Cline?
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 you build features through natural conversation. Every action requires your explicit approval. You’re always in control.Model access
Choose the model access path that fits your workflow:Cline Provider
Fastest setup path with one sign-in, built-in billing, and free model options.
ClinePass (beta)
Flat $9.99/month subscription for selected open coding models with 2-5x API rate limits.
Bring Your Own Key
Use your own provider credentials for cloud providers or local runtimes.
Applications
These are end-user applications built on top of Cline’s agent core:CLI
Run Cline in your terminal with interactive chat or fully headless automation for CI/CD and scripting.
npm i -g clineKanban
Run many agents in parallel from a web-based task board with per-card worktrees, auto-commit, and dependency chains.
npx kanbanVS Code Extension
AI coding assistant in your editor. Create files, run commands, browse the web, and use tools with human-in-the-loop approval.
JetBrains Plugin
The same Cline experience in IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, and the rest of the JetBrains family.
Agent Core (SDK)
The SDK is Cline’s agent core—use it to build your own applications, automations, and integrations. See SDK section for detailed functionality and architectural design of the Cline Agent.SDK
Build AI agents and integrations powered by the same core engine behind the CLI, Kanban, VS Code extension, and JetBrains plugin.
npm install @cline/sdkOther IDE Supports
Cline works across all major editors: VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, JetBrains (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm), Antigravity, and Zed, Neovim via ACP mode.Enterprise Solutions
Security & Governance
SSO, role-based access control, model and tool controls per team, and remote configuration.
Observability
OpenTelemetry, Datadog, Grafana, Splunk integrations with real-time analytics.
Team Management
Manage members, roles, and permissions across your organization.
API Reference
Programmatic access to Cline’s enterprise features.