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Prerequisites

Cline CLI requires Node.js version 20 or higher. We recommend using Node.js 22 for the best experience. To check your Node.js version: 
node --version

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Installation

npm install -g cline
After installation, authenticate with your Cline account: 
cline auth
This starts an authentication wizard to sign you in and configure your preferred AI model provider.

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Quick Start

Get started with Cline in seconds: 
cline
That’s it! Running cline in any directory starts an interactive session where you can chat with the AI agent. Type your task, review the plan, and type /act when ready to execute. For even faster execution without interaction: 
cline "Add unit tests to utils.js"
This runs Cline with a single command, perfect for quick tasks or automation.
New to Cline CLI? Start with interactive mode (cline) to see how it works. Once comfortable, explore the three core flows for advanced usage patterns.
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